Bill > HF3269

This bill updates and clarifies the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) correctional employees retirement plan by establishing comprehensive new procedures for determining which state employees qualify for the specialized retirement plan. The bill creates a detailed "correctional plan membership committee" composed of representatives from various state agencies and employee organizations that will be responsible for evaluating and making decisions about which employment positions and specific employees are eligible for the correctional retirement plan. The bill introduces precise definitions for terms like "direct contact," "custody," and "rehabilitation" and provides a comprehensive list of specific job positions that may qualify for the plan, with the requirement that employees in these positions typically spend at least 75 percent of their working time in direct, substantive interaction with incarcerated persons, patients, or clients. The legislation also establishes a formal process for adding or removing employment positions from the plan, including requirements for notification and a right to appeal committee decisions. Additionally, the bill updates terminology, clarifies the roles of various state officials, and ensures that employees who were previously covered under the plan remain eligible under certain transition circumstances. The changes are designed to provide more clarity and consistency in determining retirement plan coverage for state employees in correctional and treatment facilities, with an effective date of January 1, 2026.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3269&ssn=0&y=2025