HB0535

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 25; Title 8, Chapter 34; Title 8, Chapter 35; Title 8, Chapter 36 and Title 8, Chapter 37, relative to retirement.

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Tennessee HB0535 amends retirement system laws, affecting eligibility, contributions, and benefits for various public employees.

Tennessee HB0535 amends several sections of Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the state's retirement system. It mandates that part-time state employees and teachers hired after July 1, 2025, must join the retirement system. Elected officials and certain employees must also join the system if their employers participate. The bill specifies conditions for membership, including irrevocable elections for certain employees. It outlines methods for recovering overpayments and details the responsibilities of employers and local governments regarding contributions and administrative costs.

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Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

23 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 12, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

Mar 5, 2025

10:30 AM

House Public Service Subcommittee Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 367

Apr 16, 2025

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 16, 2025

House

Comp. SB subst.