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AR SB155
Bill
Status
4/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Joyce Elliott
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 24-11-422 to extend longevity benefit increases to the surviving spouse of a police officer who dies from any cause on or after July 1, 2011.
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Longevity benefits previously available only to retiring officers with more than 20 years of service are now made available to their surviving spouses after the officer's death.
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Declares an emergency clause citing police officers' sacrifice, increased cost of living, the need for fiscal year clarity beginning July 1, and existing discrepancies regarding surviving spouse benefits.
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Effective date is July 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
An Act To Ensure That The Longevity Benefits Provided To Retirees Under The Local Police And Fire Pension And Relief Funds Extend To The Surviving Spouse After The Retiree's Death.
Last Action
Senate Sine Die adjournment
4/27/2011