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FL S0198

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Carey Baker

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum retirement credit for past service that Special Risk Class members may purchase from 2 percent to 3 percent of average monthly compensation
  • For the first 2 percent of average monthly compensation, contributions equal the difference in prior payments plus special risk percentage rate with interest at 4 percent annually until July 1, 1975, then 6.5 percent annually thereafter
  • For credit upgrades between 2 percent and 3 percent, contributions are calculated by a department-designated actuary using Florida Retirement System actuarial assumptions and discount rates
  • Employers must pay $400 per calculation or all costs of an actuarial study to determine contributions, whichever is higher, regardless of whether the credit is ultimately purchased
  • Extends Special Risk Class past service credit eligibility to emergency medical technicians and paramedics employed by licensed advanced life support or basic life support providers
  • Contributions for all past service credit must be paid immediately upon notification by the Division of Retirement, by either the member or employer on behalf of the member
  • Effective July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Retirement/Special Risk Class [WPSC]

Last Action

In Messages; Died in Messages

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means4/21/2010
Governmental Oversight and Accountability4/7/2010
Community Affairs12/9/2009

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