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ME LD1218

Bill

Status

Failed

4/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Timberlake

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • County commissioners who are members of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), have previously served in the Legislature, and are eligible for the Legislative Retirement Program may elect to switch retirement plans

  • Eligible commissioners must submit a written election to MainePERS within 90 days of the law's effective date or assuming office as commissioner, whichever is later

  • All previously accrued MainePERS contributions as a county commissioner transfer to the Legislative Retirement Program, and all future contributions are directed to that program

  • Service as a county commissioner counts as creditable service under the Legislative Retirement Program for those who make the election

  • Board of Trustees of MainePERS must adopt rules establishing the election process, transfer procedures, county coordination, and guidance on financial and legal implications for commissioners

Legislative Description

An Act to Allow Certain County Commissioners Who Are Maine Public Employees Retirement System Members to Switch to the Legislative Retirement Program

State Retirement System

Last Action

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Labor3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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