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SB 908

Relating to: correcting terminology for making additional contributions to the Wisconsin Retirement System; eliminating a social security account maintained in the public employee trust fund and removing a provision regarding liability for state employer social security remittances; and clarifying who may participate in an income continuation insurance plan provided by the Group Insurance Board (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Employee Trust Funds).

2025-2026 Regular Session

SB 908 corrects Wisconsin retirement system terminology, eliminates an unused social security account, and clarifies income insurance plan eligibility for public employees.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 908

Legislative bill overview

SB 908 is remedial legislation that corrects terminology related to supplemental contributions to the Wisconsin Retirement System, eliminates an unused social security account within the public employee trust fund, removes outdated provisions about state employer social security obligations, and clarifies eligibility rules for income continuation insurance plans administered by the Group Insurance Board.

Why is this important

The bill addresses technical and administrative gaps in Wisconsin's public employee retirement and benefits system. These clarifications prevent confusion in how retirement contributions work and ensure insurance plan eligibility rules are clearly defined, which affects public employees' understanding of their benefits and the state's administrative efficiency.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "remedial" changes: Some may question whether clarifications to insurance plan participation constitute legitimate remedial legislation or represent substantive policy shifts requiring broader debate
  • Elimination of social security account: Removing this account account requires assurance that no outstanding obligations or historical records justify its retention, which may concern employee advocates
  • Insurance plan eligibility changes: Depending on how "clarified" eligibility is redefined, some public employees could potentially lose or gain access to income continuation insurance, raising fairness concerns

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

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