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HB 1345

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CREDITED SERVICE UNDER THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

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

HB 1345 aimed to amend credited service rules for Arkansas State Police Retirement, impacting officers' retirement benefits, but it died in committee without further progress.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 1345

Summary of House Bill 1345

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: HB 1345
  • Title: To Amend the Law Concerning Credited Service Under the State Police Retirement System
  • Status: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment
  • Introduced: January 30, 2025
  • Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 1345 aimed to amend existing laws regarding credited service within the State Police Retirement System in Arkansas. The bill sought to clarify or modify how credited service is calculated or recognized for members of the retirement system, although specific changes were not detailed in the provided text.

Key Provisions

  • Amendment Focus: The bill proposed to make changes to the language concerning credited service, indicating that certain provisions would be stricken and others added. However, the exact nature of these changes was not specified in the summary provided.

Affected Parties

  • State Police Officers: The primary group affected by this bill would be current and future members of the State Police Retirement System. Changes to credited service could impact their retirement benefits and eligibility.

Legislative Timeline

  • January 30, 2025: HB 1345 was filed.
  • February 3, 2025: The bill was read for the first time and 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

While HB 1345 was intended to amend the laws governing credited service for the State Police Retirement System, it ultimately did not advance beyond the committee stage. The lack of detailed provisions in the summary limits the ability to assess the specific impacts of the proposed changes.

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

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