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IN SB0570

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2011

Primary Sponsor

Greg Walker

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Automatically enrolls state employees hired after June 30, 2007 in the state's deferred compensation plan on day 31 of employment unless they opt out

  • Sets the initial automatic contribution at the greater of the maximum state match to a defined contribution plan or 0.5% of the employee's base salary, effective July 1, 2011

  • Automatically increases the contribution percentage by 0.5% each year on the enrollment anniversary for five years, up to a maximum of 3% of base salary

  • Allows employees to affirmatively choose a different contribution amount, including zero, at any time to override the automatic deduction schedule

  • Requires the auditor of state to provide written notice with the first paycheck explaining the plan, opt-out procedures, tax consequences, and state matching details

Legislative Description

State deferred compensation plan.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Pensions and Labor

1/20/2011

Full Bill Text

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