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AR HB1315

Bill

Status

Failed

4/24/2019

Primary Sponsor

John Maddox

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 24-7-202(32)(C) to expand the definition of "salary" under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System to include unused, earned, and accrued sick leave paid to members in a lump sum or series of payments.

  • Declares an emergency clause citing the need to revise Arkansas Teacher Retirement System Act provisions to maintain compliance with sound public pension policy and for actuarial purposes.

  • Establishes July 1, 2019 as the effective date to align implementation with the start of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System's fiscal year (July 1 to June 30).

  • States the updates are necessary to protect member benefits and maintain an orderly system of benefits for Arkansas Teacher Retirement System members.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Definition Of "salary" Under The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment

4/24/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Retirement & Social Security Programs1/30/2019

Full Bill Text

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