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GA SB26

Bill

Status

Passed

6/29/2020

Primary Sponsor

William Ligon

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia who previously participated in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan may purchase creditable service in the retirement system for their prior Defined Contribution Plan service
  • Eligible members must have at least 5 years of membership in the retirement system, authorize the transfer of all funds from their Defined Contribution Plan account, and pay the full actuarial cost of the creditable service after accounting for the transferred funds
  • Members may pay the full amount as a lump sum within 90 days or elect equal monthly payroll deductions over 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, or 120 months; once a payment period is elected, it cannot be changed
  • Members who leave employment or default on payments have 30 days to pay the remaining balance or forfeit the creditable service and receive a refund, though vested members retain pro rata credit for months fully paid
  • Effective date is July 1, 2020, contingent on concurrent funding as required by the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law; the Act is automatically repealed if not funded

Legislative Description

Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; prior service as a member of Georgia Defined Contribution Plan; creditable service; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2020

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