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HB 1112

AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 8 of section 54-52-01, section 54-52-06.4, subsection 3 of section 54-52-17, and subsection 4 of section 54-52-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to membership of the public employees retirement system.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

North Dakota modifies public employee retirement system membership eligibility and rules through amendments to pension code provisions governing participation requirements.

Filed with Secretary Of State 03/24
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Bill Summary · HB 1112

Legislative bill overview

HB 1112 amends North Dakota's Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) membership rules by modifying several code sections governing who qualifies for and participates in the system. The bill adjusts eligibility requirements and membership provisions within the state pension framework, though the specific nature of these amendments requires review of the actual code language changes.

Why is this important

Public employees retirement systems affect thousands of state workers, retirees, and taxpayers funding the pension obligations. Changes to membership rules can alter who receives retirement benefits, impact system solvency, and influence long-term state budget commitments. These modifications also affect workforce planning and employee compensation strategies across state agencies.

Potential points of contention

  • Eligibility changes: Amendments may expand or restrict who qualifies for PERS membership, potentially affecting new hires, contract workers, or part-time employees with unclear fairness implications
  • Fiscal impact uncertainty: Membership rule changes directly affect future pension liabilities and state contribution requirements, with unclear cost projections in available summaries
  • Retroactive application questions: Unclear whether changes apply only to future members or affect existing participants' accrued benefits, creating potential inequity concerns

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

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