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NC H790

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/16/2019

Primary Sponsor

Julie von Haefen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals subsections (c) and (d) of Section 35.21 of S.L. 2017-57, which would have eliminated retiree medical benefits for teachers and state employees who begin service after January 1, 2021
  • Restores medical benefits eligibility for members first earning service under the Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System, Consolidated Judicial Retirement System, Legislative Retirement System, or Optional Retirement Programs on or after January 1, 2021
  • Cites North Carolina's growing student population (estimated 20,000 students annually) and the need for competitive benefits to recruit and retain teachers
  • Becomes effective upon enactment

Legislative Description

Restore State Emp/Teacher Retiree Med Benefit

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Pensions and Retirement, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/18/2019

Committee Referrals

Pensions and Retirement4/18/2019

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