SB978Introduced in the Senate
Authorizing certain municipalities to become members of Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System
Introduced by Eric Tarr, District 4
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to allow municipalities with police officers or firefighters currently participating in the Emergency Medical Services Retirement Plan to elect to become members of the Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System.
Where it stands
To House Finance
February 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passed Senate (Roll No. 244) · February 26, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Pensions then Finance
Introduced in Senate
To Pensions
Committee substitute reported, but first to Finance
To Finance
Reported do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 244)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Finance
To House Finance
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