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MT SB419

Bill

Status

Failed

5/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ellie Boldman

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 19-3-521, MCA to clarify that legislative members begin receiving membership service and service credit starting from the date they assume office
  • Service credit accrues for the portion of each year for which the member pays regular contributions
  • Retirement benefit calculations use plan provisions applicable to the earliest period for which the member paid required contributions or purchased service credit, but no earlier than the date the member assumed office
  • Exception applies for members with prior nonlegislative, covered employment, who may have different benefit calculation rules apply
  • Effective date: July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Revising pension laws related to service credit for legislative members

Legislature

Last Action

(S) Died in Process

5/23/2025

Committee Referrals

State Administration2/24/2025

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