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SB 64

Adjusting certain internal KPERS act statutory references, extending the time for filing administrative appeals and updating provisions relating to compliance with the federal internal revenue code.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas law SB 64 updates KPERS pension system rules, extends administrative appeal filing deadlines, and ensures federal tax code compliance for retirement benefits.

Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 4, 2025
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Bill Summary · SB 64

Legislative bill overview

SB 64 makes technical corrections to Kansas's Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) statute, including updating internal statutory cross-references, extending the deadline for filing administrative appeals related to KPERS decisions, and modifying provisions to ensure compliance with federal Internal Revenue Code requirements. The bill has passed both chambers and been signed into law.

Why is this important

These changes affect how KPERS members can challenge benefit determinations and ensure Kansas's retirement system maintains federal tax-qualified status, which protects the tax-deductible nature of contributions and tax-deferred growth of retirement accounts. Extended filing deadlines provide additional time for members to pursue appeals, while IRC compliance updates prevent potential loss of federal tax advantages that benefit all plan participants.

Potential points of contention

  • Extended appeal deadlines: Longer filing windows could increase administrative burden on KPERS and delay final resolution of benefit disputes, though they may benefit members who miss original deadlines
  • IRC compliance modifications: Changes to meet federal code requirements may alter how benefits are calculated or distributed in ways not fully detailed in the bill summary, potentially affecting current or future retirees
  • Technical nature obscures details: The bill's focus on "statutory references" and compliance issues lacks transparency about specific substantive changes, making full impact assessment difficult without reviewing the full legislative text

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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