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MN HF3920

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/14/2016

Primary Sponsor

Tim O'Driscoll

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

Bill Summary

  • Increases employee and employer contribution rates for Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) general state employees plan, effective July 1, 2017, with employees rising from 5.5% to 6% and employers rising from 5.5% to 6% of salary.

  • Reduces postretirement adjustment (PRA) increases from 2% to 1.75% for Minnesota State Retirement System plans and from 2.5% to 1.75% for Teachers Retirement Association after funding stability is restored.

  • Extends the Teachers Retirement Association funding stability target date from June 30, 2037 to June 30, 2046.

  • Increases St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Association employer contribution rates for coordinated members to 7.5% (after June 30, 2017) and basic members to 11.5% (after June 30, 2017).

  • Adds a temporary 1% additional employer contribution for MSRS general state employees effective July 1, 2017, expiring when plan assets equal or exceed actuarial accrued liability.

Legislative Description

Public retirement; contribution rates increased, postretirement adjustment increase rates reduced; postretirement adjustment provisions revised; and amortization target date for Teachers Retirement Association extended.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Government Operations and Elections Policy

4/14/2016

Committee Referrals

Government Operations and Elections Policy4/14/2016

Full Bill Text

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