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SC S1088

SC S1088
SC Work and Save Retirement Savings Plan


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Introduced
02/06/2020
In Committee
02/06/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
09/24/2020

Introduced Session

123rd General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amend Chapter 5, Title 11 Of The 1976 Code, Relating To The State Treasurer, By Adding Article 5, To Establish The "south Carolina Work And Save Retirement Savings Plan", To Establish The "south Carolina Retirement Savings Plan Trust", To Provide That The State Shall Adopt And Implement The South Carolina Work And Save Retirement Savings Plan, To Provide Duties For The State Treasurer, To Provide Certain Exemptions From Liability, To Provide That Certain Guarantees May Not Be Made, To Provide For The Confidentiality Of Certain Information, To Provide For An Intergovernmental Agreement Or A Memorandum Of Understanding With Certain Agencies, To Provide That The State Treasurer May Use Program Managers, To Establish The "south Carolina Work And Save Administrative Fund", To Provide That The State Treasurer Shall Maintain An Accurate Account Of Certain Activity, To Provide For Severability, And To Define Necessary Terms.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the "South Carolina Work and Save Retirement Savings Plan," a voluntary multiple-employer retirement savings plan managed by the State Treasurer's Office. The plan allows eligible employees and self-employed individuals to contribute to retirement accounts through payroll deductions, with automatic enrollment unless the employee opts out. The bill outlines the plan's structure, investment options, and administrative details, including the creation of the "South Carolina Work and Save Administrative Fund" to cover the plan's expenses. The bill also provides liability protections for employers and the state, and requires regular audits and reporting on the plan's operations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Finance (on 02/06/2020)

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