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OH HCR19

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Kirk Schuring

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Origin

House of Representatives

130th General Assembly (2013-2014)

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to oppose any legislation requiring Ohio public employees in state retirement systems to participate in Social Security or other federal pension programs
  • Identifies five state retirement systems serving over 1.5 million members with combined assets exceeding $165 billion: Public Employees Retirement System, Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund, State Teachers Retirement System, School Employees Retirement System, and State Highway Patrol Retirement System
  • States these state retirement systems are offered as an alternative to Social Security and are required by Ohio law to maintain sufficient funds through employer and employee contributions
  • Directs the Ohio General Assembly to meet with the Ohio Congressional delegation to express opposition to federal mandates requiring Social Security participation
  • Requires the House Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to the President, Congress members, Ohio's Congressional delegation, and Ohio news media

Legislative Description

To memorialize the Congress of the United States to oppose any legislation that requires Social Security coverage for members of any of Ohio's state retirement systems.

Last Action

Concurrence

11/13/2013

Full Bill Text

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