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AR SB117

Bill

Status

Passed

3/14/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kim Hammer

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Changes the effective date for Arkansas Teacher Retirement System termination rules from September 1, 2021 to July 1, 2023.

  • Reduces the separation period required before a retired teacher can return to work from six (6) calendar months to the fourth full calendar month of the member's effective date of retirement.

  • Allows retired teachers who have not reached normal retirement age to return to employment with covered employers sooner, intended to address teacher shortages in Arkansas.

  • Declares an emergency clause to make the act effective July 1, 2023, aligning with the fiscal year beginning date for structured administration and actuarial purposes.

  • Bill was approved on March 2, 2023.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Termination Separation Period Under The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Notification that SB117 is now Act 183

3/14/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Retirement & Social Security Programs1/25/2023

Full Bill Text

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