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AR SB144

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/28/2013

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Key

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 24-11-820(b)(5) to modify death benefits for surviving spouses of retired firefighters
  • Surviving spouse of a retired firefighter who marries after retirement may receive pension benefits if marriage lasted at least 5 years and occurred within 5 years of the firefighter's retirement date
  • Requires the fund's board of trustees to affirmatively decide to extend this benefit to its members
  • Requires the pension fund to remain actuarially sound as determined by the Arkansas Fire and Police Pension Review Board's actuary before benefit extension is granted

Legislative Description

To Resolve Issues And Requirements Of The Arkansas Fire And Police Pension Review Board.

Last Action

Notification that SB144 is now Act 520

3/28/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Retirement & Social Security Programs1/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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