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HB 2006

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lori Dittman and 9 co-sponsors

House Bill 2006 enhances retirement benefits for 2,200 Kansas security officers by aligning them with the Kansas Police and Firemen's Retirement System starting July 2025.

On 2nd reading, House Calendar
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Bill Summary · HB 2006

Summary of House Bill 2006 (HB 2006)

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 2006 (HB 2006) aims to affiliate security officers employed by the Kansas Department of Corrections with the Kansas Police and Firemen's Retirement System (KP&F). This change is intended to enhance retirement benefits for these officers, aligning their retirement plan with those of other law enforcement and fire service personnel.

Key Provisions

  • Affiliation with KP&F:

    • Effective July 1, 2025, the Department of Corrections will become an eligible employer under the KP&F system for its security officers.
    • The Department must apply for this affiliation, which will take effect on July 1 of the year following the application.

  • Employee Contributions:

    • Security officers will contribute 7.15% of their compensation to the KP&F system starting from their first paycheck after the affiliation.

  • Service Credit Purchases:

    • Security officers transitioning from the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) to KP&F will have the option to purchase their previous service credit at an additional contribution rate.
    • This allows for the recrediting of service time to the KP&F system, enhancing their retirement benefits.

  • Budgetary Implications:

    • The bill is projected to incur additional costs of approximately $19 million in FY 2026 due to the transition of about 2,200 security officers from KPERS to KP&F.
    • Total employer contributions for this group are estimated to rise to about $40.1 million in FY 2026.

Affected Parties

  • Security Officers: Approximately 2,200 security officers currently under the KPERS system will be directly impacted by this bill, benefiting from improved retirement options.
  • Department of Corrections: The department will need to adjust its budget to accommodate the increased employer contributions to the KP&F system.
  • Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS): The transition will affect the overall payroll and contribution rates within the KPERS system.

Fiscal Impact

  • The transition to KP&F is expected to slightly decrease future employer contribution rates for KP&F due to a larger payroll base, while simultaneously increasing the contribution rates for the KPERS system as liabilities are spread over a smaller payroll.
  • An additional full-time employee (FTE) position will be required at KPERS to manage the transition, with estimated costs of $89,851 in FY 2026.

Legislative Timeline

  • Introduced: January 13, 2025
  • Referred to Committee: January 14, 2025
  • Prefiled: November 17, 2025

Conclusion

HB 2006 represents a significant shift in retirement benefits for security officers in the Kansas Department of Corrections, aligning their retirement system with those of other public safety personnel. The bill's passage will require careful budgetary planning and adjustments within the Department of Corrections and the KPERS system.

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

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