HB220

AN ACT relating to pension spiking in the systems administered by the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority.

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Kentucky HB220 addresses pension spiking by limiting annual increases in creditable compensation for retirees.

Kentucky HB220 modifies pension spiking by restricting annual increases in creditable compensation for retirees. The bill applies to employees retiring on or after January 1, 2018, and retroactively to those retiring after July 1, 2022. It limits increases to 10% annually over the preceding year's compensation, excluding certain circumstances like bona fide promotions or career advancements. The bill also mandates refunds of employee contributions and interest for reduced compensation, while employer contributions will be used to reduce pension fund unfunded liabilities.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 18

11:00 AM

Senate Committee On State And Local Government

Feb 19

12:00 PM

House Committee On State Government

History

Apr 17

House

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 189)

Apr 15

Senate

posted for passage for receding from Senate Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

Apr 15

Senate

Senate receded from Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)