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KS HB2194

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cyndi Howerton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts KPERS retirants employed as certified teachers by Kansas school districts from the 30% employer contribution rate that typically applies to compensation exceeding $40,000 annually
  • Adds certified teachers to the existing list of exempted retirant categories, which includes nurses at state institutions, law enforcement training center officers, substitute teachers, poll workers, and elected officials
  • School districts hiring retired certified teachers would not be required to pay the additional employer contributions to KPERS beyond standard rates
  • Amends K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 74-4914 governing Kansas Public Employees Retirement System working-after-retirement provisions
  • Takes effect upon publication in the statute book

Legislative Description

Providing a KPERS working after retirement exemption from the employer contribution rate for retirants who are employed as teachers by a school district in a position for which a certificate to teach is required.

Last Action

House Hearing: Friday, February 14, 2025, 9:00 AM Room 218-N

2/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Financial Institutions and Pensions1/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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