HB 1008 — Concerning participating in insurance plans and contracts by separated plan 2 members of certain retirement systems.

What this bill does

Permits specified individuals who separate from service from positions covered by the Public Employees', School Employees', and Teachers' Retirement System Plans 2, but do not retire, the opportunity to participate in the retiree benefits of the Public Employees' Benefits Board. Limits participation to individuals who separate from service on or after January 1, 2024, and who are at least age 55 with 20 years of service in the included state pension plans.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 6, 2023
  93 yea · 0 nay · 5 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · April 12, 2023
  49 yea · 0 nay

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