An Act relating to supplemental employee benefits; relating to retirement benefits of peace officers and firefighters hired after June 30, 2006; and providing for an effective date.
This bill establishes a supplemental retirement benefits program for Alaska employees hired after June 30, 2006, specifically targeting peace officers and firefighters. Under the new rules, employers must contribute a set percentage of wages into individual employee accounts, which can be used to purchase optional benefits such as health, death, disability, and dependent care coverage. The legislation also adjusts contribution rates for teachers and allows certain active employees to opt into the supplemental plan if their employer is not already participating. These changes are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2024
Last action May 11, 2024
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Committee
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May 11, 2024
Committee
(H) REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE
lower
May 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
(H) Moved CSHB 302(STA) Out of Committee -- Delayed to a Call of the Chair --
lower
Feb 2, 2024
Committee
(H) L&C REFERRAL MOVED AFTER STA
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ben Carpenter
RRepublican
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