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AR HB1268

Bill

Status

Passed

4/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steve Unger

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Public transit authorities formed under the Public Transit System Act (§ 14-334-101 et seq.) may now participate in the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System (APERS)

  • Participation requires approval by a majority vote of the public transit authority's board of directors

  • Employees of participating public transit authorities are added to the definition of "nonstate employees" eligible for APERS membership

  • Public transit authorities are added to the list of entities qualifying as "participating public employers" alongside counties, municipalities, regional airport authorities, and other public entities

  • Approved on April 3, 2025 as Act 450 of the Regular Session

Legislative Description

To Allow A Public Transit Authority To Become A Participating Public Employer And For Its Employees To Become Members Of The Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System.

Last Action

Notification that HB1268 is now Act 450

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Retirement & Social Security Programs1/27/2025

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