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S2835Introduced in the Senate

Changes the teacher and state employees' retirement benefit calculations' cutoff date from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2012, for all retirement members eligible to and who retire on or after the new July 1, 2012, cutoff date.

IntroducedSenate Finance

Introduced by Brian Thompson, District 20

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PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- ADMINISTRATION - Changes the teacher and state employees' retirement benefit calculations' cutoff date from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2012, for all retirement members eligible to and who retire on or after the new July 1, 2012, cutoff date.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 14, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study · May 14, 2026

8

Yes

0

No

2

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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