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HI HB1082

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nadine Nakamura

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the vesting requirement for "Tier 2" members of the Employees' Retirement System (those who joined after June 30, 2012) from ten years to five years of credited service, effective July 1, 2027
  • Aligns Tier 2 vesting requirements with "Tier 1" members (those who joined before July 1, 2012), who already qualify for vested benefit status after five years
  • Increases employer contribution rates starting fiscal year 2025-2026 to 41.19% for police officers, firefighters, and corrections officers (up from 41%) and 24.19% for all other employees (up from 24%)
  • Actuarial analysis estimates the change would extend the pension system's full funding period by approximately four months
  • Aims to improve recruitment and retention of state and county employees by providing earlier access to retirement benefits

Legislative Description

Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.

ERS

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Labor & Public Employment1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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