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MO SB477

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2013

Primary Sponsor

John Lamping

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a defined contribution retirement plan for state employees hired on or after January 1, 2014, and judges beginning service on or after January 1, 2014
  • Employer contribution rate determined by the general assembly through appropriation process but minimum of 1 percent of annual pay for each participating employee
  • Provides for individual accounts with benefits based solely on account balance and immediate vesting of contributions
  • Permits existing employees in closed plan, year 2000 plan, or judicial retirement system to make one-time irrevocable election to switch to the defined contribution plan
  • Employees electing the defined contribution plan become ineligible for retirement benefits under year 2000 and judicial retirement plans but retain eligibility for life insurance and long-term disability benefits

Legislative Description

Requires the boards of MOSERS and MPERS to create a defined contribution retirement plan for new employees

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Seniors, Families and Pensions Committee

3/13/2013

Committee Referrals

Seniors, Families and Pensions3/13/2013

Full Bill Text

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