AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 54-52-01, 54-52-02.15, 54-52-06.4, and 54-52-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to membership of the public employees retirement system public safety retirement plan.
What changed between versions
Updated the definition of 'correctional officer' to include individuals employed by correctional facilities who are enrolled in but have not yet completed a correctional officer course approved by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Added a new definition for 'retirement' to clarify it means accepting a retirement allowance upon termination of employment or participation in the retirement plan.
Revised the definition of 'permanent employee' to specify that services must not be limited in duration and the employee must fill an approved and regularly funded position.
Clarified that correctional officers and firefighters must be employed at least 32 hours per week and at least 20 weeks each year to qualify for the public safety retirement plan.
Changed the bill's title from 'FIRST ENGROSSMENT' to 'HOUSE BILL NO. 1274' and updated the legislative session date to January 7, 2025.
