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MN HF4796

MN HF4796
Public employees local government correctional service retirement plan; eligibility to add public safety telecommunicators modified, employee contribution rate for public safety telecommunicators provided, vesting requirements for public safety telecommunicators modified, and 911 telecommunicator definition modified.


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Introduced
03/11/2024
In Committee
03/11/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to retirement; public employees local government correctional service retirement plan; modifying eligibility to add public safety telecommunicators; providing for an employee contribution rate for public safety telecommunicators; modifying the vesting requirements for public safety telecommunicators; modifying the definition of 911 telecommunicator; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 353E.02, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 353E.03, subdivision 1; 403.02, subdivision 17c; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 353.01, subdivision 47.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the eligibility, employee contribution rate, and vesting requirements for public safety telecommunicators in the Public Employees Local Government Correctional Service Retirement Plan. It also redefines "911 telecommunicator" as "public safety telecommunicator" and acknowledges the critical role these professionals play as the "first, first responders" in managing emergency response communications and providing lifesaving instructions. The bill aims to attract and retain highly qualified individuals in this profession by ensuring their retirement benefits are commensurate with their public safety role, and the provisions in the bill will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Author added Olson, L. (on 04/04/2024)

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