Change provisions of the Nebraska State Patrol Retirement Act

This bill amends Nebraska's State Patrol Retirement Act to change how death benefits are calculated for surviving spouses and children of retired officers, and modifies the formula used to determine retirement annuities. Specifically, it updates the percentage amounts paid to surviving spouses (e.g., 175% of annuity for sole surviving spouse without children) and revises how final average monthly compensation is calculated for members retiring after July 1, 2016, excluding certain unused leave payments. The changes directly affect Nebraska State Patrol officers who retire or pass away while retired, altering their benefit amounts and eligibility. The bill repeals the original sections it amends and declares an emergency.