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GA SB336

Bill

Status

Passed

4/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ellis Black

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Governing bodies of municipal corporations may establish or join Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System retirement plans or master plans by resolution in addition to ordinance
  • Employee contributions to purchase additional service credit under a defined benefit plan are exempted from the existing cap of 50% of the value of the employee's benefit upon commencement of benefits
  • Valuation of benefits under a defined benefit plan must be made using the actuarial assumptions used to determine employer contributions in effect at the time of determination
  • Eligibility to join master plans is expanded to all employers by removing the prior restriction limiting participation to employers with fewer than 16 eligible employees
  • Municipal corporations' authority to designate a separate board of trustees for a master plan is eliminated

Legislative Description

Retirement; permit governing bodies of municipal corporations to enact plans by resolution in addition to ordinance

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2016

Full Bill Text

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