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AR SB9
Bill
Status
Failed
5/17/2013
Primary Sponsor
Joyce Elliott
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AI Summary
- Amends Arkansas Code § 24-7-202(9) to expand the definition of "child of a member" under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System
- Adds three new categories of children eligible for benefits: stepchildren (by marriage of the member), children in foster care or similar arrangements (who live with the member and receive primary support and care from the member), and children made members by applicable court action
- Specifies that stepchildren and foster children categories are "as defined and adopted by board rule"
- Maintains the existing definition of natural children as eligible beneficiaries
- Applies to benefits and protections available to teacher retirement system members' dependents
Legislative Description
To Clarify The Definition Of Child Under The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/17/2013
Committee Referrals
Public Retirement & Social Security Programs1/14/2013
Full Bill Text
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