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MI HB4190

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jeffry Farrington

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes a dual contribution rate structure for public local school districts beginning in the 2013-2014 fiscal year, applying unfunded actuarial accrued liability contributions to both payroll (capped at 20.96%) and current operating expenditures (capped at 11.9%).

  • Requires the actuary to assume an 8.00% annual rate of return on investments (or 7.00% for members joining after July 1, 2010) and a 4% base salary increase assumption plus age-related merit and longevity increases.

  • Defines "current operating expenditures" for school districts using Michigan Public School Accounting Manual codes, excluding capital outlay, debt service, community services, and transfers.

  • Beginning in the 2013-2014 fiscal year, applies a 3.5% annual increase assumption to current operating expenditure projections in actuarial valuations.

  • Maintains calculation methodology using individual projected benefit entry age normal cost method for contribution rates, with unfunded liabilities amortized over a period not exceeding 50 years.

Legislative Description

Retirement; public school employees; employer contributions; calculate unfunded actuarial accrued liability contribution rate based on current operating expenditures. Amends sec. 41 of 1980 PA 300 (MCL 38.1341).

Retirement, public school employees

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 02/06/2013

2/6/2013

Committee Referrals

Financial Liability Reform2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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