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FL H0973

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

John Temple

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eligible Florida Retirement System employees who were enrolled in the pension plan before 2002 and previously switched to the investment plan may make a second election to move back to the pension plan, effective July 1, 2024
  • The Division of Retirement must notify qualifying employees of their eligibility to make this election no later than July 30, 2024
  • Eligible employees must file their written election with the third-party administrator within 90 days of receiving notice, with the switch taking effect on the first day of the month after receipt
  • The cost of moving back to the pension plan is deferred until the member's retirement; if the member cannot pay or terminates employment before retiring, the cost is amortized over 10 years beginning at retirement, capped at 25% of retirement benefits
  • Renewed members (retirees reemployed in covered positions) remain ineligible to elect pension plan membership under the new provision

Legislative Description

Pension Plan Election under Florida Retirement System

Last Action

Died in Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee1/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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