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AR SB89

Bill

Status

Passed

4/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Harmon Jeffress

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 24-7-711 to clarify that members or surviving spouses who elect to receive a refund of member contributions automatically cancel all service credit, including noncontributory service credit, in the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System.

  • Declares an emergency to expedite implementation, citing the need to align Arkansas Teacher Retirement System statutes with sound public pension policy.

  • Establishes an effective date of July 1, 2011, to align with the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System's fiscal year beginning.

  • Justifies the emergency declaration by noting the system operates on a July 1 to June 30 fiscal year, making plan changes most effective at the fiscal year start.

Legislative Description

To Clarify That A Member Who Elects To Receive A Refund Of Member Contributions Also Elects To Cancel Any Service Credit For Noncontributory Years; To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Senate Notification that SB89 is now Act 976

4/1/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Retirement & Social Security Programs1/20/2011

Full Bill Text

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