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GA SB285
GA SB285Emergency Communications Authority; increase in the percentage of all 9-1-1 charges to be remitted to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; increase
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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
03/18/2026
03/18/2026
Crossed Over
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Code Section 33-8-8.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the funding of services, or reduction of ad valorem taxes, in unincorporated areas of counties and powers and duties of governing authority, so as to require counties and municipal corporations to remit a portion of premium taxes to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; to amend Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to provide for certain premium taxes to be paid to the fund; to provide the board with the authority to increase the monthly benefit multiplier; to provide for limitations and restrictions; to provide for legislative intent to appropriate certain funds; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that counties and municipal corporations in Georgia must remit 1.5 percent of specific funds they receive to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, which is a retirement system for law enforcement officers. Additionally, the bill expresses the General Assembly's intent to appropriate an amount equal to one-half of 1 percent of state insurance premium taxes collected annually to this fund, subject to the state's budget process. Furthermore, the bill grants the board of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund the authority to increase the monthly retirement benefit multiplier for officers, from $30 per month to up to $35 per month for each year of service, but only if certain conditions are met, including maintaining a strong financial standing for the fund (a "funded ratio" of at least 90 percent) and ensuring any increase is at least $1.00. This change aims to enhance retirement benefits for peace officers while ensuring the financial stability of their pension fund.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub (on 03/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70897 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/248137 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/246293 |
| Auditor's Certification | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/246303 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/245104 |
| Floor Amend 1 AM 44 0246 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/245006 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/243951 |
| Auditors Certification | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/243949 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/234747 |
| LC 56 0343S Auditors Certification | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/234749 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/234143 |
| Auditors Certification | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/234146 |
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