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SB 435

Providing procedures, standards and requirements for the deposit and investment of public moneys, creating the public moneys fee fund and authorizing the state treasurer to assess a fee to operate the public moneys pooled method, making and concerning appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for the office of the state treasurer, authorizing a certain transfer from the state general fund to the public moneys fee fund, modifying investment standards for the board of trustees of the Kansas public employees retirement system of moneys certified by the state treasurer as equivalent to the aggregate net amount received for unclaimed property and authorizing investments in certain foreign governments and the KPERS board of trustees to elect the vice chairperson of the board, requiring newly affiliated KP&F employers to contribute at the actuarial required rate for past and future service and repealing certain working after retirement statutes for state and local elected officials.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas bill grants KPERS self-governance over leadership selection, mandates full actuarial pension contributions for new KP&F employers, and bars elected officials from working while retired.

Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026
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Bill Summary · SB 435

Legislative bill overview

SB 435 makes three distinct changes to Kansas's public employee pension system (KPERS): it grants the KPERS board authority to elect its own vice chairperson rather than having this position appointed externally, requires newly affiliated Kansas Police and Firemen's (KP&F) employers to immediately pay the full actuarial contribution rate for both past and future service obligations, and eliminates provisions allowing state and local elected officials to work after retirement while still receiving benefits.

Why is this important

These changes affect the financial stability and governance of Kansas's public pension systems, which provide retirement security for teachers, firefighters, police, and other public employees. The new contribution requirements for KP&F employers could significantly increase costs for municipalities and counties joining the system, potentially deterring participation or straining local budgets. The elimination of post-retirement work options for elected officials closes a loophole that allowed dual compensation while shifting pension funding responsibility.

Potential points of contention

  • Employer cost burden: Smaller municipalities and counties may face substantial financial strain from immediate actuarial contribution rates, potentially making KP&F participation unaffordable for newly interested employers
  • Governance independence: Allowing KPERS to self-elect its vice chairperson removes external oversight and could concentrate board decision-making authority
  • Elected official restrictions: Eliminating post-retirement work for elected officials may affect recruitment and retention of experienced public servants, or could be viewed as unfairly limiting employment opportunities

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

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