PUBLIC RETIREMENT & SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS-JOINT
Referred Bills
Bill No.
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Friday, April 3, 2009
TO AMEND THE EARLY RETIREMENT PROVISIONS UNDER THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO CLARIFY THE RESCISSION OF TERMINATION PROVISIONS IN THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO BENEFIT MEMBERS WHO CHOOSE TO RETURN TO WORK.
TO AMEND THE LUMP-SUM DEATH BENEFIT UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO CLARIFY AND MAKE CONSISTENT THE SURVIVOR BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF SALARY AND INTEREST IN THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM ACT TO EXCLUDE NONRECURRING PAYMENTS FROM THE CALCULATION OF FINAL AVERAGE SALARY.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING MEMBERS BENEFITS UNDER THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AUTHORIZE A ONE-TIME AD HOC BENEFIT INCREASE FOR RETIRANTS, SURVIVORS, AND BENEFICIARIES OF RETIRANTS IN THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYTEM.
TO INCLUDE THE NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION BONUSES AS SALARY FOR THE PURPOSES OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING MEMBERS BENEFITS UNDER THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING MEMBERS BENEFITS UNDER THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF SALARY AND INTEREST IN THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM ACT TO EXCLUDE NONRECURRING PAYMENTS FROM THE CALCULATION OF FINAL AVERAGE SALARY.
TO AUTHORIZE A ONE-TIME AD HOC BENEFIT INCREASE FOR RETIRANTS, SURVIVORS, AND BENEFICIARIES OF RETIRANTS IN THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYTEM.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 24-7-733 TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 415 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS.
TO AMEND THE CALCULATIONS FOR BENEFITS AND FOR STRAIGHT LIFE ANNUITY UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING MEMBERS BENEFITS UNDER THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
TO COMBINE THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM WITH THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
TO ENCOURAGE JUDICIAL SERVICE AND RETENTION OF JUDGES THROUGH RETIREMENT INCENTIVES.
TO INCREASE THE MULTIPLIER USED BY THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND TO FUND THE INCREASED MULTIPLIER BY AN INCREASE IN THE MEMBER'S CONTRIBUTION.
TO AMEND THE CALCULATION OF DEFERRED ANNUITIES, ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR MEMBERS TO SELECT CONTRIBUTORY SERVICE, INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF REDUCED ANNUITY, AND AMEND THE RETIREMENT MEMBERSHIP OF DISTRICT COURT CLERKS.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO ADOPT RULES TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW.
TO ADJUST THE AMOUNT OF TIME A RETIRED MEMBER OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM SHALL REMAIN RETIRED BEFORE RETURNING TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT.
TO COMBINE THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM WITH THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE CALCULATION OF DEFERRED ANNUITIES, ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR MEMBERS TO SELECT CONTRIBUTORY SERVICE, INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF REDUCED ANNUITY, AND AMEND THE RETIREMENT MEMBERSHIP OF DISTRICT COURT CLERKS.
TO INCREASE THE MULTIPLIER USED BY THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND TO FUND THE INCREASED MULTIPLIER BY AN INCREASE IN THE MEMBER'S CONTRIBUTION.
TO ENCOURAGE JUDICIAL SERVICE AND RETENTION OF JUDGES THROUGH RETIREMENT INCENTIVES.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
TO AMEND TITLE 24, CHAPTER 10 CONCERNING THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
TO AMEND THE CALCULATION OF DEFERRED ANNUITIES, ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR MEMBERS TO SELECT CONTRIBUTORY SERVICE, INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF REDUCED ANNUITY, AND AMEND THE RETIREMENT MEMBERSHIP OF DISTRICT COURT CLERKS.
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF TIME A MEMBER OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM MUST TERMINATE EMPLOYMENT IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 24 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO ADOPT RULES TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW.
TO AMEND THE CALCULATIONS FOR BENEFITS AND FOR STRAIGHT LIFE ANNUITY UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 24 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 24, CHAPTER 7.
TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO CORRECT CALCULATION ERRORS THAT CAUSE MANIFEST INJUSTICE TO SYSTEM MEMBERS.
TO INCLUDE THE NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION BONUSES AS SALARY FOR THE PURPOSES OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO ADOPT RULES TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF SALARY AND INTEREST IN THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM ACT TO EXCLUDE NONRECURRING PAYMENTS FROM THE CALCULATION OF FINAL AVERAGE SALARY.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 24, CHAPTER 7.
TO INCREASE THE MULTIPLIER USED BY THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND TO FUND THE INCREASED MULTIPLIER BY AN INCREASE IN THE MEMBER'S CONTRIBUTION.
Monday, March 2, 2009
TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS.
TO AMEND TITLE 24, CHAPTER 4 CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF TIME A MEMBER OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM MUST TERMINATE EMPLOYMENT IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
TO ALLOW FEDERAL MILITARY RETIREMENT MEMBERS TO PURCHASE CREDITED SERVICE, ENHANCE THE PURCHASE OF COMPENSATED SERVICES BY ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD AND ARMED FORCES RESERVE MEMBERS, AND PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 24, CHAPTER 7.
TO ADJUST THE AMOUNT OF TIME A RETIRED MEMBER OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM SHALL REMAIN RETIRED BEFORE RETURNING TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT.
Monday, February 23, 2009
TO CLARIFY THAT LUMP-SUM BENEFITS PAID TO A MEMBER UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIRMENT SYSTEM ARE INTENDED TO BE TREATED FOR TAX PURPOSES AS PROCEEDS FROM A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
TO PROVIDE THAT POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS WITH CERTAIN DISEASES WILL BE PRESUMED TO HAVE BEEN INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF SALARY AND INTEREST IN THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM ACT TO EXCLUDE NONRECURRING PAYMENTS FROM THE CALCULATION OF FINAL AVERAGE SALARY.
TO INCREASE THE MULTIPLIER USED BY THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND TO FUND THE INCREASED MULTIPLIER BY AN INCREASE IN THE MEMBER'S CONTRIBUTION.
TO ADJUST THE AMOUNT OF TIME A RETIRED MEMBER OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM SHALL REMAIN RETIRED BEFORE RETURNING TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT.
TO AMEND THE CALCULATION OF DEFERRED ANNUITIES, ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR MEMBERS TO SELECT CONTRIBUTORY SERVICE, INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF REDUCED ANNUITY, AND AMEND THE RETIREMENT MEMBERSHIP OF DISTRICT COURT CLERKS.
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF TIME A MEMBER OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM MUST TERMINATE EMPLOYMENT IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
TO AUTHORIZE A ONE-TIME AD HOC BENEFIT INCREASE FOR RETIRANTS, SURVIVORS, AND BENEFICIARIES OF RETIRANTS IN THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYTEM.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
TO ALLOW CONCURRENT SERVICE UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE EARLY RETIREMENT PROVISIONS UNDER THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
TO CREATE A DEFERRED OPTION PLAN FOR MEMBERS OF THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM'S TIER TWO BENEFIT PLAN.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF SALARY AND INTEREST IN THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM ACT TO EXCLUDE NONRECURRING PAYMENTS FROM THE CALCULATION OF FINAL AVERAGE SALARY.
TO CLARIFY AND MAKE CONSISTENT THE SURVIVOR BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO ADJUST THE AMOUNT OF TIME A RETIRED MEMBER OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM SHALL REMAIN RETIRED BEFORE RETURNING TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT.
TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO CORRECT CALCULATION ERRORS THAT CAUSE MANIFEST INJUSTICE TO SYSTEM MEMBERS.
Monday, February 9, 2009
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 24-7-733 TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 415 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
TO CLARIFY THE RESCISSION OF TERMINATION PROVISIONS IN THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO BENEFIT MEMBERS WHO CHOOSE TO RETURN TO WORK.
TO ADJUST THE AMOUNT OF TIME A RETIRED MEMBER OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM SHALL REMAIN RETIRED BEFORE RETURNING TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT.
TO AMEND THE LUMP-SUM DEATH BENEFIT UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO ALLOW FEDERAL MILITARY RETIREMENT MEMBERS TO PURCHASE CREDITED SERVICE, ENHANCE THE PURCHASE OF COMPENSATED SERVICES BY ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD AND ARMED FORCES RESERVE MEMBERS, AND PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
TO AMEND THE CALCULATION FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE PREMIUM TAX TO LOCAL JURISDICTIONS.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
TO AMEND THE CALCULATION FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE PREMIUM TAX TO LOCAL JURISDICTIONS.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF TIME A MEMBER OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM MUST TERMINATE EMPLOYMENT IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
Monday, January 26, 2009
TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO ADOPT RULES TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE PERTAINING TO ACQUIRING ADDITIONAL YEARS OF SERVICE FOR PARTICIPATION IN VARIOUS RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 24-2-502 TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF CREDITED SERVICE.
TO ADJUST OR TO INCREASE AS NECESSARY THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS ON THE BOARDS OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEMS.
TO ALLOW CONCURRENT SERVICE UNDER ALL OF THE ARKANSAS EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEMS.
TO ALLOW COUNTY QUORUM COURT MEMBERS TO PURCHASE SERVICE IN THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 24 TO COORDINATE THE STATE-SUPPORTED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS REGARDING CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT TO BENEFIT THE CONCURRENT EMPLOYEE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 24, CHAPTER 4, TO REPEAL THE 10-YEAR LIMITATION ON 2-FOR-1 RETIREMENT CREDIT FOR COUNTY OFFICIALS.
CONCERNING THE APPLICATION OF EARNINGS LIMITATION TO RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO ARE EMPLOYED IN A CRITICAL TEACHER SHORTAGE AREA BY A HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION.
TO ACHIEVE AN EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FEE AND INSURANCE PREMIUM TURNBACKS.
CONCERNING THE RETENTION OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL BY THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO INCLUDE THE NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION BONUSES AS SALARY FOR THE PURPOSES OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO PROVIDE THAT POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS WITH CERTAIN DISEASES WILL BE PRESUMED TO HAVE BEEN INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN.
TO ALLOW CONCURRENT SERVICE UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
CONCERNING THE APPLICATION OF EARNINGS LIMITATION TO RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO ARE EMPLOYED IN A CRITICAL TEACHER SHORTAGE AREA BY A HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION.
AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR UNREDUCED RETIREMENT WITH ANY STATE OR LOCAL PENSION AND RELIEF FUND.
TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF SERVICE IN THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
AN ACT TO EQUALIZE RETIREE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM COSTS AND TO PERMIT STATE CONTRIBUTIONS TO GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM COSTS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO ARE NOT STATE EMPLOYEES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO HEALTH BENEFITS FOR MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS WHO HAVE RETIRED.
TO ENHANCE BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES, ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD, AND ARMED FORCES RESERVE AND TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY WITH FEDERAL LAW.
TO ENHANCE BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES, ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD, AND ARMED FORCES RESERVE AND TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY WITH FEDERAL LAW.
TO ENHANCE BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES, ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD, AND ARMED FORCES RESERVE AND TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY WITH FEDERAL LAW.
TO ENHANCE BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES, ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD, AND ARMED FORCES RESERVE AND TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY WITH FEDERAL LAW.
TO ENHANCE BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLANS GENERALLY, WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES, ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD, AND ARMED FORCES RESERVE AND TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY WITH FEDERAL LAW.
TO ENHANCE BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES, ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD, AND ARMED FORCES RESERVE AND TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY WITH FEDERAL LAW.
TO ENHANCE BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES, ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD, AND ARMED FORCES RESERVE AND TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY WITH FEDERAL LAW.
AN ACT TO ALLOW A COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR ALL POLICE OFFICERS RETIRED UNDER THE OLD POLICE PENSION RETIREMENT PLANS THAT ARE MANAGED BY THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO CREDITED SERVICE FOR PAID AND VOLUNTEER HOURS UNDER THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO ALLOW FULL WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM IF INJURED ON THE JOB.
TO MANDATE THE PARTICIPATION IN THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM BY MUNICIPALITIES WITH MORE THAN 100,000 IN POPULATION.
TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR BENEFITS RELATING TO THE HEALTH CARE OFFSET FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
CONCERNING RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN OFFICIALS IN CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS.
TO CLARIFY THE BENEFITS FOR PILOT COURT DISTRICT JUDGES ELECTED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 1999.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF SALARY AND INTEREST IN THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM ACT TO EXCLUDE NONRECURRING PAYMENTS FROM THE CALCULATION OF FINAL AVERAGE SALARY.
TO CLARIFY THAT LUMP-SUM BENEFITS PAID TO A MEMBER UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIRMENT SYSTEM ARE INTENDED TO BE TREATED FOR TAX PURPOSES AS PROCEEDS FROM A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY.
TO CLARIFY AND MAKE CONSISTENT THE SURVIVOR BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO RECOUP BENEFITS, INCLUDING INTEREST, PAID TO A MEMBER UNDER T-DROP WHO DOES NOT MEET THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
TO AMEND THE TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONCERNING BENEFITS, CREDITED SERVICE, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND CONTRIBUTION RATES.
TO AMEND THE LUMP-SUM DEATH BENEFIT UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING FUNDING LOCAL RETIREMENT LIABILITIES FOR LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PERSONNEL.
TO PLACE RESTRICTIONS ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF BENEFIT INCREASES AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES FOR THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT PLANS.
TO AMEND THE BENEFITS, CREDITED SERVICE, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND CONTRIBUTION RATES OF THE TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONCERNING BENEFITS, CREDITED SERVICE, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND CONTRIBUTION RATES.
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONCERNING BENEFITS, CREDITED SERVICE, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND CONTRIBUTION RATES.
TO AMEND THE BENEFITS, CREDITED SERVICE, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND CONTRIBUTION RATES OF THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO CLARIFY THE RESCISSION OF TERMINATION PROVISIONS IN THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO BENEFIT MEMBERS WHO CHOOSE TO RETURN TO WORK.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 24-7-733 TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 415 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 24, CHAPTER 7.
TO ENCOURAGE JUDICIAL SERVICE AND RETENTION OF JUDGES THROUGH RETIREMENT INCENTIVES.
TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM BENEFIT PAYABLE TO CERTAIN JUDGES AND JUSTICES PARTICIPATING IN THE ARKANSAS JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO CLARIFY WHEN A FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS NEEDED UNDER THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS FIRE AND POLICE PENSION GUARANTEE FUND TO INCLUDE PLANS ADMINISTERED BY THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM WITH A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT.
TO AMEND THE PREMIUM TAX ALLOCATIONS SO THAT A LOCAL PLAN THAT CONSOLIDATES WITH THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONTINUES TO RECEIVE THE SAME AMOUNT IN ADDITION TO OTHER INCOME.
TO AMEND THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS.
TO AMEND THE PREMIUM TAX PROVISIONS UNDER THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND PORTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE PERTAINING TO THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE EARLY RETIREMENT PROVISIONS UNDER THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO INCREASE THE MULTIPLIER USED BY THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND TO FUND THE INCREASED MULTIPLIER BY AN INCREASE IN THE MEMBER'S CONTRIBUTION.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING MEMBERS BENEFITS UNDER THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING MEMBERS BENEFITS UNDER THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND TITLE 24, CHAPTER 10 CONCERNING THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND TITLE 24, CHAPTER 6 CONCERNING THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 24, CHAPTER 5 CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND PORTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE PERTAINING TO THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 24, CHAPTER 8 CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO AMEND PORTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE PERTAINING TO THE ARKANSAS JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO ALLOW A WAIVER OF PENALTY FOR DELINQUENT EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 24, CHAPTER 7 CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND A PORTION OF ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 24 CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 24 PERTAINING TO RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS.
TO ADJUST THE AMOUNT OF TIME A RETIRED MEMBER OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM SHALL REMAIN RETIRED BEFORE RETURNING TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT.
TO AMEND THE CALCULATIONS FOR BENEFITS AND FOR STRAIGHT LIFE ANNUITY UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE CALCULATION OF DEFERRED ANNUITIES, ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR MEMBERS TO SELECT CONTRIBUTORY SERVICE, INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF REDUCED ANNUITY, AND AMEND THE RETIREMENT MEMBERSHIP OF DISTRICT COURT CLERKS.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING MEMBERS BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND TITLE 24, CHAPTER 4 CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO PROVIDE THAT EMPLOYEES OF A RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO CORRECT CALCULATION ERRORS THAT CAUSE MANIFEST INJUSTICE TO SYSTEM MEMBERS.
TO REQUIRE PENSIONS PLANS UNDER THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS TO MERGE WITH THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHEN CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.
Friday, January 23, 2009
TO ALLOW TIPPED FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM TO BE CONSIDERED SUBSTANTIALLY GAINFULLY EMPLOYED FOR PURPOSES OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO EQUALIZE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM COSTS OF RETIRED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AND RETIRED STATE EMPLOYEES.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
TO MAKE THE RESUMPTION OF CREDITED SERVICE AS A PUBLIC SAFETY MEMBER IN THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM RETROACTIVE.
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF TIME A MEMBER OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM MUST TERMINATE EMPLOYMENT IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE FIDUCIARY DUTIES OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE STATE-SUPPORTED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS; TO REQUIRE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS TO APPEAR BEFORE THE LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.
TO COMBINE THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM WITH THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO INCREASE THE AD HOC BENEFITS TO RETIRANTS AND BENEFICIARIES OF RETIRANTS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY IN THE OPERATIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO BENEFIT MEMBERS.
TO MAKE CORRECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS TO THE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO REVISE THE APPROPRIATE RULES ON THE MULTIPLIER UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO ALLOW CONFISCATED GOODS TO BE SOLD OVER THE INTERNET FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CITY'S POLICEMEN'S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND.
TO PROVIDE THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BENEFITS BY SURVIVING SPOUSES OF A DECEASED MEMBER OF THE POLICEMEN'S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND.
TO EVALUATE THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND TO ADJUST THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS AS NECESSARY.
CONCERNING A RETIRING COUNTY OFFICIAL'S AND COUNTY EMPLOYEE'S PARTICIPATION IN HEALTH CARE PLANS.
TO MAKE CORRECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS TO THE T-DROP PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO REVISE THE APPROPRIATE RULES ON THE MULTIPLIER UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY IN THE OPERATIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO BENEFIT MEMBERS.
TO AUTHORIZE A ONE-TIME AD HOC BENEFIT INCREASE FOR RETIRANTS, SURVIVORS, AND BENEFICIARIES OF RETIRANTS IN THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYTEM.
TO ALLOW FEDERAL MILITARY RETIREMENT MEMBERS TO PURCHASE CREDITED SERVICE, ENHANCE THE PURCHASE OF COMPENSATED SERVICES BY ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD AND ARMED FORCES RESERVE MEMBERS, AND PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION.
TO CREATE A DEFERRED OPTION PLAN FOR MEMBERS OF THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM'S TIER TWO BENEFIT PLAN.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
TO INCLUDE DRUG ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN THE DEFINITION OF A POLICE OFFICER AS THAT TERM IS USED TO DEFINE "PUBLIC SAFETY MEMBER" IN THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO ALLOW THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO RECOVER OVERPAYMENTS THROUGH COURT ACTION.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FORMER MILITARY PERSONNEL TO OBTAIN SERVICE CREDIT IN THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FORMER MILITARY PERSONNEL TO OBTAIN SERVICE CREDIT IN LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS.
TO CORRECT THE LANGUAGE IN ARKANSAS CODE § 24-11-804 (a)(1).
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF A CITY OF THE SECOND CLASS MAY PRESCRIBE THE RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF A MAYOR OF THE CITY OF THE SECOND CLASS.
Friday, January 16, 2009
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEATH BENEFITS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF COMPENSATION UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO INCLUDE A BONUS PAID TO A COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 24 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.