Rounding of a payment or transfer of cash authorized, and provision changed in health insurance benefit plans offered in the nonrepresented employees compensation plan and the managerial plan in chapter 43A.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Patty Acomb and 6 co-sponsors

The bill standardizes cash payment rounding and updates health insurance benefits for nonrepresented and managerial state employees under Chapter 43A.

Joint rule 2.03, Deadlines, re-referred to Rules and Legislative Administration

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Intent and Purpose

HF 4821 proposes changes related to rounding of a payment or transfer of cash and modifications to health insurance benefit plan provisions within two retirement/employee compensation frameworks: the Nonrepresented Employees Compensation Plan and the Managers Plan, both under Chapter 43A. The primary aim appears to be standardizing or adjusting the rounding of cash payments/transfers and updating health insurance benefit terms for certain employee groups.

Key Provisions

Rounding of payments or transfers of cash: The bill authorizes or sets parameters for rounding cash payments or cash transfers. While the exact rounding method (e.g., to the nearest dollar, nickel, or other unit) is not specified in the summary, the provision indicates a standardized approach to rounding in transactions involving cash payments or transfers.

Health insurance benefit plan modifications: The bill makes changes to health insurance benefit plan provisions for:

Nonrepresented Employees Compensation Plan (employees not represented by a union in the state-wide system)
Managers Plan (salaried management-level employees) These changes pertain to how health benefits are provided, administered, or calculated under these plans.

Context under Chapter 43A: Chapter 43A governs compensation and benefits for state employees who are not covered by the collective bargaining agreements. The bill’s changes affect the nonrepresented and managerial employee benefit structures within this framework.

Who/What is Affected

Affects state employees in two groups:

Nonrepresented Employees (those not covered by a labor agreement)
Managers (administrative/supervisory personnel within the state workforce)

Impacts:

Payroll processing and settlements involving cash payments or transfers
Eligibility, structure, and administration of health insurance benefits for the specified employee groups

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduction and first reading: The bill was introduced and referred to the State Government Finance and Policy committee.

Committee action: On April 13, 2026, the committee reported a recommendation to adopt.

Re-referral: Following committee action, the bill was re-referred to Rules and Legislative Administration under Joint Rule 2.03 (Deadlines), indicating further procedural steps before potential floor consideration.

Sponsors: The bill has multiple co-sponsors, including Brad Tabke, Ginny Klevorn, John Huot, Sandra Feist, Patty Acomb, Liz Reyer, and Pete Johnson, suggesting bipartisan interest.

Potential Impact

Administrative efficiency: Rounding provisions could simplify payroll processes and reduce minor discrepancies in cash transactions.

Benefit plan outcomes: Changes to health insurance benefits may affect premium structures, coverage details, or cost-sharing for nonrepresented and managerial employees, though the specific nature of changes is not detailed here.

Equity and alignment: Aligns health benefit provisions with updated compensation policies under Chapter 43A for nonrepresented and managerial staff.

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