Connecticut 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 21 D · 13 R cosponsors

HB 6489 — AN ACT CONCERNING RETIREE MEMBERS OF THE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT BOARD.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Ned Lamont (Democratic) on June 26, 2023.

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Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

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High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 48 sponsors

    48 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (21 D · 13 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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57 line(s) added, 129 removed.

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House of Representatives File No.
House Bill No.
807 General Assembly January Session, 2023(Reprint of File No.
6489 Public Act No.
709) House Bill No.
23-63 AN ACT CONCERNING RETIREE MEMBERS OF THE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT BOARD.
6489 As Amended by House Amendment Schedule "A" Approved by the Legislative Commissioner May 19, 2023 AN ACT CONCERNING RETIREE MEMBERS OF THE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT BOARD.
Both of such persons shall be active teachers who shall be nominated by the members of the HB6489 / File No.
Both of such persons shall be active teachers who shall be nominated by the members of the systemwho are notretiredandelectedbyallthemembersofthesystem.
807 HB6489 File No.
807 systemwho are notretiredandelectedbyallthemembersofthesystem.
Two of such persons shall be retired teachers who shall be nominated by the retired members of the system and elected by all the members of the system and one shall be an active teacher who shall be nominated by the members of the systemwho are notretiredandelectedbyallthemembersofthesystem.
Two of such persons House Bill No.
6489 shall be retired teachers who shall be nominated by the retired members of the system and elected by all the members of the system and one shall be an active teacher who shall be nominated by the members of the systemwho are notretiredandelectedbyallthemembersofthesystem.
On and after October 31, 2017, the Governor shall fill the next vacant position on the board that is appointed by the Governor with a person who is the mayor, first selectman or chief HB6489 / File No.
On and after October 31, 2017, the Governor shall fill the next vacant position on the board that is appointed by the Governor with a person who is the mayor, first selectman or chief elected official of a municipality.
807 HB6489 File No.
807 elected official of a municipality.
A majority of themembership of the board shall constitute a quorumfor the transaction of any business.
Public Act No.
This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections:
23-63 2 of 3 House Bill No.
Section 1 from passage 10-183l(a) HB6489 / File No.
6489 A majority of themembership of the board shall constitute a quorumfor the transaction of any business.
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Approved June 26, 2023 Public Act No.
807 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.
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In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.
Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.
OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:
Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 24 $ FY 25 $ Teachers' Retirement Bd.
GF - Cost 51,000 None Note:
GF=General Fund Municipal Impact:
None Explanation The bill, which requires the election of two additional retiree membersoftheTeachers’ Retirement Board(TRB),will result inelection costs to the TRB of approximately $51,000 in FY 24.
House “A” changesthe monthsfromJuly to October asdoesnot have a fiscal impact.
The Out Years The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would continue quadrennially thereafter into the future subject to inflation.
The preceding Fiscal Impact statement is prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for the purposes of information, summarization and explanation and does not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.
In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.
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807 OFA Bill Analysis HB 6489 (as amended by House “A”)* AN ACT CONCERNING RETIREE MEMBERS OF THE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT BOARD.
SUMMARY:
The bill adds two persons to serve as members of the Teachers’ Retirement Board (TRB) for a four-year term.
Both the persons must be retired teachers who are receiving pensions from the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS).
They must also be nominated and elected only by members of the TRS who are also retired.
House Amendment “A” changes the months from July to October.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Upon Passage BACKGROUND Teachers’ Retirement Board Membership Current law provides for 14 members of the Teachers’ Retirement Board as follows:
(1) four active members (nominated by active members and voted on by all members), (2) two retired members (nominated by retired members and voted on by all members), (3) three ex officio members (State Treasurer, Secretary of theOffice of Policy and Management, and Commissioner of Education or their designees) and (4) five public members appointed by the Governor (one public member must be a mayor, first selectman or chief elected official of a municipality).
The elected and appointed members of the TRB serve a term of four years.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill updates the election process for the Teachers' Retirement Board by specifying new election provisions for retired members.

  • Section 10-183l

    On or before October 1, 2023, and quadrennially thereafter, the retired members of the system shall elect from their number, in a manner prescribed by said board, two persons to serve as members of said board for a term of four years beginning October first following such election. Both of such persons shall be (A) retired teachers who are receiving a pension benefit from the system, and (B) nominated and elected by the members of the system who are retired. → On or before October 1, 2023, and quadrennially thereafter, the retired members of the system shall elect from their number, in a manner prescribed by said board, two persons to serve as members of said board for a term of four years beginning October first following such election. Both of such persons shall be (A) retired teachers who are receiving a pension benefit from the system, and (B) nominated and elected by the members of the system who are retired.

    This change establishes specific election provisions for retired teachers as members of the Teachers' Retirement Board.

Action History

  1. SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

  2. TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNOR

  3. TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE

  4. PUBLIC ACT 23-63

  5. IN CONCURRENCE

  6. SEN. PASSED, HO. AMEND. SCH. A

  7. SEN. ADOPTED HO. AMEND. SCH. A

  8. FILE NO. 807

  9. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 536

  10. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  11. HOUSE PASSED, HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A

  12. HOUSE ADOPTED HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A

  13. FILE NO. 709

  14. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 468

  15. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

  16. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  17. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 05/03/23

  18. FILED WITH LCO

  19. Joint Favorable

  20. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Appropriations

  21. DRAFTED BY COMMITTEE

  22. Vote to Draft

  23. PUBLIC HEARING 0328

  24. Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing

  25. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Appropriations

Sponsors

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48 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on

Sponsors (48)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (139)

139 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 6489?
HB 6489 is sponsored by Jason Doucette (Democratic), Steven J. Stafstrom (Democratic), Hayes, Rick L., Eleni Kavros DeGraw (Democratic), Henry J. Genga (Democratic), Sampson, Rob, Juan R. Candelaria (Democratic), Aimee Berger-Girvalo (Democratic), Devin R. Carney (Republican), Kate Farrar (Democratic), William Pizzuto (Republican), Figueroa, Anabel D., Anthony L. Nolan (Democratic), Hochadel, Jan, Derek Slap (Democratic), Cooley, Francis, Greg S. Howard (Republican), Kathy Kennedy (Republican), Mike Demicco (Democratic), Dancho, Laura, John-Michael Parker (Democratic), Josh Elliott (Democratic), Tammy Nuccio (Republican), Robin E. Comey (Democratic), Patricia Billie Miller (Democratic), David Rutigliano (Republican), Ben McGorty (Republican), Dave W. Yaccarino (Republican), Nicole Klarides-Ditria (Republican), Anne M. Hughes (Democratic), James Sanchez (Democratic), Amy Morrin Bello (Democratic), Melissa Osborne (Democratic), Gary A. Turco (Democratic), Palm, Christine, Tony Hwang (Republican), Porter, Robyn A., Michel, David, Tami Zawistowski (Republican), D'agostino, Michael, Ferraro, Charles J., Tom Delnicki (Republican), Harrison, Cindy, Frank Smith (Democratic), Cheeseman, Holly H., Aundre Bumgardner (Democratic), Steve Weir (Republican), and Marilyn Moore.
What is the current status of HB 6489?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2023. Enacted.
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