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HB 1339

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AGE AND YEARS OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Dotson and 1 co-sponsor

HB 1339 sought to update retirement age and service requirements for Arkansas public employees, impacting their eligibility for state retirement benefits.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 1339

Summary of House Bill 1339

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: HB 1339
  • Title: To Amend the Law Concerning Age and Years of Service Requirements Under the Various State Retirement Systems and Arkansas Public Employee Retirement Plans
  • Status: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment
  • Introduced: January 30, 2025
  • Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 1339 aimed to amend existing laws related to the age and years of service requirements for various state retirement systems and Arkansas public employee retirement plans. The intent of the bill was to update and potentially reform the criteria that govern retirement eligibility for public employees in Arkansas.

Key Provisions

While the specific text of the amendments was not provided, the bill proposed to:
- Modify Age Requirements: Adjust the minimum age at which public employees can retire.
- Revise Years of Service Requirements: Change the number of years of service required for retirement eligibility.
- Impact on Retirement Plans: The amendments would apply to all state retirement systems and public employee retirement plans in Arkansas.

The bill included provisions for both the deletion of outdated language and the addition of new requirements, indicating a comprehensive review of the existing retirement laws.

Affected Parties

The primary stakeholders affected by HB 1339 would include:
- Public Employees: Individuals working in various state positions who are part of the Arkansas public employee retirement systems.
- State Retirement Systems: The various retirement plans that manage the pensions and benefits for public employees.
- State Government: The legislative and administrative bodies responsible for implementing and managing retirement policies.

Legislative Timeline

  • January 30, 2025: HB 1339 was filed and read for the first time. The rules were suspended, and it was read a second time before being referred to the Committee on House Journal; Engrossed and Enrolled Bills.
  • May 5, 2025: The bill died in the House Committee at Sine Die adjournment, meaning it did not progress further in the legislative process.

Conclusion

House Bill 1339 represented an effort to reform the retirement eligibility criteria for public employees in Arkansas. Although it did not advance beyond the committee stage, the proposed changes reflect ongoing discussions about the adequacy and fairness of retirement systems for state employees. The bill's failure to progress highlights the challenges of legislative reform in this area.

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

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