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AR SB203

Bill

Status

Passed

3/16/2017

Primary Sponsor

Bill Sample

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds Arkansas Code 24-7-104 to prohibit employers from requiring employees to file a retirement application with the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System as a condition of employment termination incentive offers.

  • Establishes that early retirement incentive offers to terminate employment cannot include mandatory retirement filing requirements.

  • Declares an emergency due to the need for Arkansas Teacher Retirement System provisions to be revised and updated to conform with sound public pension policy and actuarial requirements.

  • Bill becomes effective upon Governor's approval, expiration of the veto period without action, or override of a gubernatorial veto.

  • Approved by the Governor on 03/15/2017.

Legislative Description

To Prohibit The Inclusion Of Terms Requiring A Member's Retirement From The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System In Contract Buyout Plans; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Notification that SB203 is now Act 503

3/16/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Retirement & Social Security Programs1/25/2017

Full Bill Text

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