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GA SB248

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2020

Primary Sponsor

John Albers

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Monthly dues for active members of the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund increased from $25.00 to $30.00 per month of service
  • Tax on premiums charged by fire insurance companies for fire, lightning, extended coverage, inland marine, allied lines, and windstorm insurance increased from 1% to 1.15%
  • Maximum monthly retirement benefit for persons retired prior to July 1, 2020, increased by $60.00 per month, with surviving spouses and selected beneficiaries receiving a proportional increase
  • Effective date of July 1, 2020, contingent on concurrent funding as required by the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law; automatically repealed in its entirety if not concurrently funded

Legislative Description

Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; monthly dues, tax on premiums and maximum monthly benefit amount payable; increase

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/10/2020

Full Bill Text

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