Florida 2026 Session Status: To Executive 1 D cosponsors

HB 4065 — West Palm Beach Firefighters Pension Fund, Palm Beach County

Last action — Chapter No. 2026-214

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This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 06, 2026. It awaits signature.

Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican) on May 27, 2026.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

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Likely to advance 64% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 6 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill updates various aspects of the West Palm Beach Firefighters Pension Fund.

This bill revises definitions and procedures related to the West Palm Beach Firefighters Pension Fund, including member contributions and benefits. It addresses aspects such as service credits, investments, and disability pensions.

What this means for you
  • Workers: For firefighters, this means potentially improved clarity and changes in pension benefits and contributions.
  • Families: Families of firefighters may see revised benefits and protections linked to their loved ones' service and retirement.

Summary

West Palm Beach Firefighters Pension Fund, Palm Beach County; Revises definitions relating to West Palm Beach Firefighters Pension Fund; board members' credits for service; revenue; member contributions; custodian of funds; investments; service benefits; supplemental pension distribution; optional forms of benefits; share accounts; deferred retirement option plan (DROP); backwards deferred retirement option plan (BackDROP); disability pensions, medical examinations, return to work; beneficiary benefits; review procedures; Internal Revenue Code limits; minimum distribution of benefits; rollovers from qualified plans; & prior firefighter service.

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F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 A bill to be entitled An act relating to the West Palm Beach Firefighters Pension Fund, Palm Beach County;
F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature 2 An act relating to the West Palm Beach Firefighters Pension Fund, Palm Beach County;
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 Section 1.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature Section 1.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 or "single sum value" means the stated determination using an interest rate and mortality table (50% Male/50% Female for both member and joint annuitant) in the most recently approved valuation.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature or "single sum value" means the stated determination using an interest rate and mortality table (50% Male/50% Female for both member and joint annuitant) in the most recently approved valuation.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 b.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature b.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 whole or in part, the supervision, training, guidance, and management responsibilities of full-time firefighters, part-time firefighters, or auxiliary firefighters but does not include part-time firefighters or auxiliary firefighters whose duty it is to extinguish fires and protect life and property.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature whole or in part, the supervision, training, guidance, and management responsibilities of full-time firefighters, part-time firefighters, or auxiliary firefighters but does not include part-time firefighters or auxiliary firefighters whose duty it is to extinguish fires and protect life and property.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 laws of the United States that has its principal place of business in Florida, or has a branch office which is authorized under the laws of Florida or the United States to receive deposits in Florida, that meets all of the requirements of chapter 280, Florida Statutes, and that has been designated by the Treasurer of the State of Florida as a qualified public depository.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature laws of the United States that has its principal place of business in Florida, or has a branch office which is authorized under the laws of Florida or the United States to receive deposits in Florida, that meets all of the requirements of chapter 280, Florida Statutes, and that has been designated by the Treasurer of the State of Florida as a qualified public depository.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 paid after December 31, 2008, and pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 414(u)(7), the definition of salary includes amounts paid by the City as differential wages to members who are absent from employment while in qualified military service.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature paid after December 31, 2008, and pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 414(u)(7), the definition of salary includes amounts paid by the City as differential wages to members who are absent from employment while in qualified military service.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 spent in the military service of the United States or United States Merchant Marine by the member on leave of absence from the Department for such reason shall be added to the years of service, provided such time shall not exceed 5 years.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature spent in the military service of the United States or United States Merchant Marine by the member on leave of absence from the Department for such reason shall be added to the years of service, provided such time shall not exceed 5 years.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 participate, or not, in this Plan.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature participate, or not, in this Plan.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 4.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature 4.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 (3) Sources of revenue.—The financing of the Fund shall consist of the following sources of revenue:
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature (3) Sources of revenue.—The financing of the Fund shall consist of the following sources of revenue:
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 provided for in paragraph (5)(i).
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature provided for in paragraph (5)(i).
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 the following schedule:
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature the following schedule:
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 contribution amount over 11.1 percent is to be used to purchase eligibility in the postretirement health insurance, excluding the amounts of chapter 175 funds used to offset the member contribution rate.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature contribution amount over 11.1 percent is to be used to purchase eligibility in the postretirement health insurance, excluding the amounts of chapter 175 funds used to offset the member contribution rate.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 drafts upon the Fund pursuant to this act and rules and regulations prescribed by the Board, provided that such drafts shall be issued in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants guidelines, and rules of the State of Florida Auditor General.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature drafts upon the Fund pursuant to this act and rules and regulations prescribed by the Board, provided that such drafts shall be issued in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants guidelines, and rules of the State of Florida Auditor General.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 1.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature 1.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 investments shall not aggregate more than 15 percent of the market value of the total Fund principal in the pension or retirement system.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature investments shall not aggregate more than 15 percent of the market value of the total Fund principal in the pension or retirement system.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 be considered common stocks and the purchase of same shall be limited by the provisions of subparagraph 5.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature be considered common stocks and the purchase of same shall be limited by the provisions of subparagraph 5.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 prudence, and sole and exclusive benefit to the participants of the Fund and their beneficiaries if the actions it takes are consistent with the duties imposed by section 215.473 or section 215.4725, Florida Statutes, as provided for in section 175.071(8), Florida Statutes, and the manner of the disposition, if any, is reasonable as to the means chosen.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature prudence, and sole and exclusive benefit to the participants of the Fund and their beneficiaries if the actions it takes are consistent with the duties imposed by section 215.473 or section 215.4725, Florida Statutes, as provided for in section 175.071(8), Florida Statutes, and the manner of the disposition, if any, is reasonable as to the means chosen.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 after October 1, 2003, excluding members in the DROP, who has attained age 50 years and who has acquired 15 or more years of service credit;
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature after October 1, 2003, excluding members in the DROP, who has attained age 50 years and who has acquired 15 or more years of service credit;
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 retirements before May 13, 2012, or for members who are eligible for normal retirement as of May 13, 2012, the benefit is equal to 4 percent of final average salary times credited service.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature retirements before May 13, 2012, or for members who are eligible for normal retirement as of May 13, 2012, the benefit is equal to 4 percent of final average salary times credited service.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 percent benefit accrual factor, then the accumulated amount over 2.5 percent for each year of service divided by .5 percent divided by 16 subtracted from 1 multiplied by 1.25 percent is the reduction from 8.25 percent.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature percent benefit accrual factor, then the accumulated amount over 2.5 percent for each year of service divided by .5 percent divided by 16 subtracted from 1 multiplied by 1.25 percent is the reduction from 8.25 percent.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 1.a.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature 1.a.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 applicable member multiplied by the sum of factor (ii) and the positive difference, if any, between factor (iii) and 7 percent.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature applicable member multiplied by the sum of factor (ii) and the positive difference, if any, between factor (iii) and 7 percent.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 and the City.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature and the City.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 escalator clause are not eligible for the supplemental pension distribution.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature escalator clause are not eligible for the supplemental pension distribution.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 c.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature c.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 b.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature b.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 actuarial equivalent of the present value of the member's current benefit and there is no impact to the plan.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature actuarial equivalent of the present value of the member's current benefit and there is no impact to the plan.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 pensioner dies before the member's retirement, the option elected shall be canceled automatically and a retirement income of the normal form and amount shall be payable to the member upon the member's retirement as if the election had not been made, unless a new election is made in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph or a new beneficiary is designated by the member prior to retirement.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature pensioner dies before the member's retirement, the option elected shall be canceled automatically and a retirement income of the normal form and amount shall be payable to the member upon the member's retirement as if the election had not been made, unless a new election is made in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph or a new beneficiary is designated by the member prior to retirement.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 beginning date, as provided under subsection (18).
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature beginning date, as provided under subsection (18).
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 shall be used to reduce the employee contributions to 13.1 percent as provided for in subsection (3)(a).
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature shall be used to reduce the employee contributions to 13.1 percent as provided for in subsection (3)(a).
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 accounts in accordance with the formula set forth in subparagraph 3.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature accounts in accordance with the formula set forth in subparagraph 3.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 the Fund as a whole, unless the Board dedicates a separate investment portfolio for chapter 175, Florida Statutes, share accounts, in which case the investment earnings or losses shall be measured by the investment earnings or losses of the separate investment portfolio;
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature the Fund as a whole, unless the Board dedicates a separate investment portfolio for chapter 175, Florida Statutes, share accounts, in which case the investment earnings or losses shall be measured by the investment earnings or losses of the separate investment portfolio;
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 the Fund as a whole, unless the Board dedicates a separate investment portfolio for chapter 175, Florida Statutes, share accounts, in which case the investment earnings or losses shall be measured by the investment earnings or losses of the separate investment portfolio;
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature the Fund as a whole, unless the Board dedicates a separate investment portfolio for chapter 175, Florida Statutes, share accounts, in which case the investment earnings or losses shall be measured by the investment earnings or losses of the separate investment portfolio;
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 whole.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature whole.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 credited service and who is not eligible for payment of benefits after termination of employment with the City shall forfeit his or her individual member account.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature credited service and who is not eligible for payment of benefits after termination of employment with the City shall forfeit his or her individual member account.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 selections made by the member in a form provided by the Board.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature selections made by the member in a form provided by the Board.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 normal retirement pension may participate in the DROP.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature normal retirement pension may participate in the DROP.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 Statutes, share accounts.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature Statutes, share accounts.
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hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 account assets credited in accordance with sub-sub-subparagraph (II).
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature account assets credited in accordance with sub-sub-subparagraph (II).
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 (D) Periodic partial lump sums.—The member may make periodic partial lump sum withdrawals.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature (D) Periodic partial lump sums.—The member may make periodic partial lump sum withdrawals.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 (II) The maximum dollar amount of a loan is $50,000, reduced by the highest outstanding loan balance during the last 12 months.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature (II) The maximum dollar amount of a loan is $50,000, reduced by the highest outstanding loan balance during the last 12 months.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 (IV) Upon default of a loan, a member shall not be eligible for additional loans.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature (IV) Upon default of a loan, a member shall not be eligible for additional loans.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 contributions.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature contributions.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 e.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature e.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 between 1 month and 60 months.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature between 1 month and 60 months.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 (7).
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature (7).
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 (II).
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature (II).
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 d.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature d.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 d.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature d.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 loan.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature loan.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 or mentally totally and permanently disabled to perform the duties of a firefighter by reason of an injury or disease arising out of and in the course of the performance of his or her duties as a firefighter in the employ of the City, shall, upon his or her application to the Board, be retired with a disability pension provided for in this paragraph, provided that after a medical examination of the member made by or under the direction of the medical committee, the medical committee reports to the Board in writing, whether:
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature or mentally totally and permanently disabled to perform the duties of a firefighter by reason of an injury or disease arising out of and in the course of the performance of his or her duties as a firefighter in the employ of the City, shall, upon his or her application to the Board, be retired with a disability pension provided for in this paragraph, provided that after a medical examination of the member made by or under the direction of the medical committee, the medical committee reports to the Board in writing, whether:
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 the member must meet the requirements of section 112.181, Florida Statutes.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature the member must meet the requirements of section 112.181, Florida Statutes.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 member must meet the requirements of section 112.181, Florida Statutes.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature member must meet the requirements of section 112.181, Florida Statutes.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 payment shall be the payment due next preceding the date of such recovery or, if the member dies without recovering from his or her disability, then the following shall apply:
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature payment shall be the payment due next preceding the date of such recovery or, if the member dies without recovering from his or her disability, then the following shall apply:
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 lost the firefighter certification, as required by Florida Statutes, then the reexamination is discretionary.
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hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 if the surviving spouse shall die, and the member leaves an unmarried child or children under age 18, each such child shall receive a pension of an equal share of the pension to which the member's surviving spouse was or would have been entitled.
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hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 (8) Acceptance of pension no bar to subsequent work.—The acceptance of a pension by a member upon retirement shall not bar the member from engaging in any other business thereafter, except that a disability retiree cannot perform the functions of a firefighter.
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hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 within 20 days after being informed of the denial of his or her request for pension benefits, appeal the denial by filing a reply to the proposed order with the pension's plan administrator secretary.
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hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 proceedings, irrelevant and unduly repetitious evidence may be excluded.
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hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 (e) Findings of fact by the Board shall be based on competent, substantial evidence on the record.
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hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 determined by treating all such contributions as annual additions for purposes of Code Section 415(c).
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hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 Regulations Section 1.401(a)(9)-1, Q&A-4.
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hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 paid directly to the member.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature paid directly to the member.
hb4065-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 4065 2026 of the United States shall be added to the years of credited service, provided that the member contributes to the fund the sum that would have been contributed, based on the member's salary and the employee contribution rate in effect at the time that the credited service is requested, had the member been a member of this system for the years, or fractional parts of years, for which the credit is requested, plus the amount actuarially determined, such that the crediting of service does not result in any cost to the fund, plus payment of costs for all professional services rendered to the board in connection with the purchase of years of credited service.
hb4065 -00-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED HB 4065 2026 Legislature of the United States shall be added to the years of credited service, provided that the member contributes to the fund the sum that would have been contributed, based on the member's salary and the employee contribution rate in effect at the time that the credited service is requested, had the member been a member of this system for the years, or fractional parts of years, for which the credit is requested, plus the amount actuarially determined, such that the crediting of service does not result in any cost to the fund, plus payment of costs for all professional services rendered to the board in connection with the purchase of years of credited service.
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The bill revises various provisions of the West Palm Beach Firefighters Pension Fund, impacting definitions, member contributions, benefits, and administrative duties of the board.

  • Section 17(1)(a)

    "Actuarial equivalent value," "actuarial equivalence," or "single sum value" means the stated determination using an interest rate and mortality table (50% Male/50% Female for both member and joint annuitant) in the most recently approved valuation. → "Actuarial equivalent value," "actuarial equivalence," or "single sum value" means the stated determination using an interest rate and mortality table (50% Male/50% Female for both member and joint annuitant) in the most recently approved valuation. Any change in the factors will be used to determine actuarial equivalence beginning the July 1 following the adoption of the new rate and mortality table of 8.00 percent per year and the RP-2000 Mortality Table.

    The clarity regarding the determination of actuarial equivalence is enhanced, ensuring that any changes in computation factors will apply in a timely manner.

  • Section 17(1)(a)

    "Final average salary" means: → "Final average salary" means: 1. The average monthly salary paid to a member in the 3 best years of employment before retirement for all active members who retire on or after May 13, 2012, who are not eligible for normal retirement as of May 13, 2012, or do not have a calculated BackDROP date of October 1, 2011, or earlier.

    The definition of 'Final average salary' is revised to specify conditions for different retirement dates.

  • Section 17(1)(j)

    j. "Board of Trustees" or "Board" means the Board of Trustees provided for in this act.

    Definition for the Board of Trustees is added for clarity.

  • Section 17(5)(h)

    "Salary" means: On and after January 1, 2007, "salary," for the purpose of pension contributions and benefit calculations, shall mean total cash remuneration paid by the City to a firefighter for services rendered, excluding payments for overtime and any lump-sum payments for accumulated leave paid at retirement or entry into DROP/BackDROP such as accrued vacation leave, accrued sick leave, and accrued personal leave. Employees who are specifically excluded from bargaining unit recognition as set forth in Article 2, but who are members of the West Palm Beach Firefighters Pension Fund, shall continue to make contributions on management incentive benefits. → "Salary" means: On and after January 1, 2007, "salary," for the purpose of pension contributions and benefit calculations, shall mean total cash remuneration paid by the City to a firefighter for services rendered, excluding payments for overtime and any lump-sum payments for accumulated leave paid at retirement or entry into DROP/BackDROP such as accrued vacation leave, accrued sick leave, and accrued personal leave. This definition of compensation shall not include any duty employment that is performed for an employer other than the City of West Palm Beach per Article 31, Salary Plan.

    The definition of 'Salary' is clarified to exclude additional employment compensation outside the City.

  • Section 17(6)(g)

    g. New provisions regarding the additional benefits and calculations for members who participate in BackDROP.

    New provisions for BackDROP benefits are added, affecting member retirement options.

  • Section 17(17)(k)

    k. Provisions for disability pensions and related presumptions are specified.

    New specifications for disability pensions are introduced, enhancing the clarity and process for affected members.

  • Section 175

    The chapter 175 share accounts will be revised to reflect changes in revenue sources and contributions.

    Updates to the chapter 175 share accounts facilitate adjustments in funding.

  • Section 18

    A new subsection outlines minimum distribution of benefits in accordance with IRS regulations.

    A new provision ensures compliance with minimum distribution rules for pension benefits.

  • Section 17(21)(b)

    Beneficiary benefits are revised to extend options for eligible dependents.

    Enhancements to beneficiary benefits improve the support for members' dependents.

Action History

  1. Chapter No. 2026-214

  2. Approved by Governor

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

  4. Ordered enrolled

  5. In Messages

  6. Passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 791

  7. Read 3rd time -SJ 791

  8. Read 2nd time -SJ 791

  9. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  10. Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 785

  11. Placed on Local Calendar, 03/11/26

  12. Received

  13. Referred to Rules

  14. In Messages

  15. Passed; YEAS 116, NAYS 0

  16. Read 3rd time

  17. Added to Third Reading Calendar

  18. Read 2nd time

  19. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/25/2026)

  20. Added to Second Reading Calendar

  21. Bill released to House Calendar

  22. Reported out of State Affairs Committee

  23. Favorable by State Affairs Committee

  24. Added to State Affairs Committee agenda

  25. Now in State Affairs Committee

  26. Reported out of Government Operations Subcommittee

  27. Favorable by Government Operations Subcommittee

  28. Added to Government Operations Subcommittee agenda

  29. Now in Government Operations Subcommittee

  30. Reported out of Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

  31. Favorable by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

  32. Added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda

  33. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  34. Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

  35. Referred to State Affairs Committee

  36. Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee

  37. Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

  38. Filed

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Votes

Passage Third Reading

Passed 116 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 79000
Democrat 33001
Unaffiliated 4000
Total 116001
% of votes cast 99%0%0%1%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Gonzalez Pittman — Yea
Smith — Yea
Kincart Jonsson — Yea
Tomkow — Yea
Alvarez, Jose Democrat Yea
Antone, Bruce Hadley Democrat Yea
Aristide, Wallace Democrat Yea
Bartleman, Robin Democrat Yea
Campbell, Daryl Democrat Yea
Chambliss, Kevin D. Democrat Yea
Cross, Lindsay Democrat Yea
Daley, Dan Democrat Yea
Daniels, Kimberly Democrat Yea
Driskell, Fentrice Democrat Yea
Dunkley, Lisa Democrat Yea
Edmonds, Jervonte "Tae" Democrat Yea
Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. Democrat Yea
Franklin II, Gallop Democrat Yea
Gantt, Ashley Viola Democrat Yea
Gottlieb, Michael "Mike" Democrat Yea
Harris, Jennifer "Rita" Democrat Yea
Hart-Lowman, Dianne "Ms Dee" Democrat Yea
Hinson, Yvonne Hayes Democrat Yea
Hunschofsky, Christine Democrat Yea
Joseph, Dotie Democrat Not Voting
Long, Rob Democrat Yea
López, Johanna Democrat Yea
Nixon, Angela "Angie" Democrat Yea
Rayner, Michele K. Democrat Yea
Robinson, Felicia Simone Democrat Yea
Robinson, Felicia Simone Democrat Yea
Rosenwald, Mitch Democrat Yea
Skidmore, Kelly Democrat Yea
Spencer, Leonard Democrat Yea
Tant, Allison Democrat Yea
Tendrich, Debra Democrat Yea
Woodson, Marie Paule Democrat Yea
Young, RaShon Democrat Yea
Abbott, Shane G. Republican Yea
Albert, Jon Republican Yea
Alvarez, Daniel Antonio "Danny" Republican Yea
Anderson, Adam Republican Yea
Andrade, Robert Alexander "Alex" Republican Yea
Baker, Jessica Republican Yea
Bankson, Douglas Michael "Doug" Republican Yea
Barnaby, Webster Republican Yea
Basabe, Fabián Republican Yea
Benarroch, Yvette Republican Yea
Berfield, Kimberly Republican Yea
Black, Dean Republican Yea
Blanco, Omar Republican Yea
Booth, Erika Republican Yea
Borrero, David Republican Yea
Botana, Adam Republican Yea
Boyles, Nathan Republican Yea
Brackett, Robert A. "Robbie" Republican Yea
Brannan III, Robert Charles "Chuck" Republican Yea
Buchanan, James Republican Yea
Busatta, Demi Republican Yea
Canady, Jennifer Republican Yea
Cassel, Hillary Republican Yea
Chamberlin, Ryan Republican Yea
Chaney, Linda Republican Yea
Cobb, Nan Republican Yea
Conerly, William "Bill" Republican Yea
Duggan, Wyman Republican Yea
Esposito, Tiffany Republican Yea
Fabricio, Tom Republican Yea
Garrison, Sam Republican Yea
Gentry, Richard Republican Yea
Gerwig, Anne Republican Yea
Giallombardo, Mike Republican Yea
Gossett-Seidman, Peggy Republican Yea
Greco, Sam Republican Yea
Griffitts Jr., Philip Wayne "Griff" Republican Yea
Grow, J.J. Republican Yea
Hodgers, Brian Republican Yea
Holcomb, Jeff Republican Yea
Jacques, Berny Republican Yea
Johnson, Chad Republican Yea
Kendall, Kim Republican Yea
Koster, Traci Republican Yea
LaMarca, Chip Republican Yea
Maggard, Randall Scott "Randy" Republican Yea
Maney, Patt Republican Yea
McClure, Lawrence Republican Yea
McFarland, Fiona Republican Yea
Melo, Lauren Republican Yea
Michael, Kiyan Republican Yea
Miller, Monique Republican Yea
Mooney Jr., James Vernon "Jim" Republican Yea
Nix Jr., Danny Republican Yea
Oliver, Vanessa Republican Yea
Overdorf, Tobin Rogers "Toby" Republican Yea
Owen, Michael Republican Yea
Partington, Bill Republican Yea
Perez, Daniel Republican Yea
Persons-Mulicka, Jenna Republican Yea
Plakon, Rachel Saunders Republican Yea
Plasencia, Susan Republican Yea
Porras, Juan Carlos Republican Yea
Redondo, Mike Republican Yea
Rizo, Alex Republican Yea
Salzman, Michelle Republican Yea
Sapp, Judson Republican Yea
Shoaf, Jason Republican Yea
Sirois, Tyler I. Republican Yea
Snyder, John Republican Yea
Stark, Paula A. Republican Yea
Steele, Kevin M. Republican Yea
Trabulsy, Dana Republican Yea
Tramont, Chase Republican Yea
Tuck, Kaylee Republican Yea
Valdés, Susan L. Republican Yea
Weinberger, Meg Republican Yea
Yarkosky, Taylor Michael Republican Yea
Yeager, Bradford Troy "Brad" Republican Yea

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Local Bills, Third Reading

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 10000
Republican 26002
No Party Affiliation 0001
Total 36003
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Berman, Lori Democrat Yea
Bernard, Mack Democrat Yea
Bracy Davis, LaVon Democrat Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Yea
Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" Democrat Yea
Osgood, Rosalind Democrat Yea
Polsky, Tina Scott Democrat Yea
Rouson, Darryl Ervin Democrat Yea
Sharief, Barbara Democrat Yea
Pizzo, Jason W. B. No Party Affiliation Not Voting
Albritton, Ben Republican Yea
Boyd, Jim Republican Yea
Bradley, Jennifer Republican Yea
Brodeur, Jason Republican Yea
Burgess, Danny Republican Yea
Burton, Colleen Republican Yea
Calatayud, Alexis Republican Yea
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Not Voting
Gaetz, Don Republican Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Grall, Erin Republican Yea
Gruters, Joe Republican Yea
Harrell, Gayle Republican Yea
Hooper, Ed Republican Yea
Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" Republican Yea
Martin, Jonathan Republican Yea
Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
Passidomo, Kathleen Republican Yea
Rodriguez, Ana Maria Republican Yea
Simon, Corey Republican Yea
Smith, David Republican Yea
Truenow, Keith L. Republican Yea
Trumbull, Jay Republican Not Voting
Vacant Republican Yea
Wright, Tom A. Republican Yea
Yarborough, Clay Republican Yea

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Passage, Third Reading

Passed 116 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 83000
Democrat 32001
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 116001
% of votes cast 99%0%0%1%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Tomkow — Yea
Alvarez, Jose Democrat Yea
Antone, Bruce Hadley Democrat Yea
Aristide, Wallace Democrat Yea
Bartleman, Robin Democrat Yea
Campbell, Daryl Democrat Yea
Chambliss, Kevin D. Democrat Yea
Cross, Lindsay Democrat Yea
Daley, Dan Democrat Yea
Daniels, Kimberly Democrat Yea
Driskell, Fentrice Democrat Yea
Dunkley, Lisa Democrat Yea
Edmonds, Jervonte "Tae" Democrat Yea
Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. Democrat Yea
Franklin II, Gallop Democrat Yea
Gantt, Ashley Viola Democrat Yea
Gottlieb, Michael "Mike" Democrat Yea
Harris, Jennifer "Rita" Democrat Yea
Hart-Lowman, Dianne "Ms Dee" Democrat Yea
Hinson, Yvonne Hayes Democrat Yea
Hunschofsky, Christine Democrat Yea
Joseph, Dotie Democrat Not Voting
Long, Rob Democrat Yea
López, Johanna Democrat Yea
Nixon, Angela "Angie" Democrat Yea
Rayner, Michele K. Democrat Yea
Robinson, Felicia Simone Democrat Yea
Rosenwald, Mitch Democrat Yea
Skidmore, Kelly Democrat Yea
Spencer, Leonard Democrat Yea
Tant, Allison Democrat Yea
Tendrich, Debra Democrat Yea
Woodson, Marie Paule Democrat Yea
Young, RaShon Democrat Yea
Abbott, Shane G. Republican Yea
Albert, Jon Republican Yea
Alvarez, Daniel Antonio "Danny" Republican Yea
Anderson, Adam Republican Yea
Andrade, Robert Alexander "Alex" Republican Yea
Baker, Jessica Republican Yea
Bankson, Douglas Michael "Doug" Republican Yea
Barnaby, Webster Republican Yea
Basabe, Fabián Republican Yea
Benarroch, Yvette Republican Yea
Berfield, Kimberly Republican Yea
Black, Dean Republican Yea
Blanco, Omar Republican Yea
Booth, Erika Republican Yea
Borrero, David Republican Yea
Botana, Adam Republican Yea
Boyles, Nathan Republican Yea
Brackett, Robert A. "Robbie" Republican Yea
Brannan III, Robert Charles "Chuck" Republican Yea
Buchanan, James Republican Yea
Busatta, Demi Republican Yea
Canady, Jennifer Republican Yea
Cassel, Hillary Republican Yea
Chamberlin, Ryan Republican Yea
Chaney, Linda Republican Yea
Cobb, Nan Republican Yea
Conerly, William "Bill" Republican Yea
Duggan, Wyman Republican Yea
Esposito, Tiffany Republican Yea
Fabricio, Tom Republican Yea
Garrison, Sam Republican Yea
Gentry, Richard Republican Yea
Gerwig, Anne Republican Yea
Giallombardo, Mike Republican Yea
Gonzalez Pittman, Karen Republican Yea
Gossett-Seidman, Peggy Republican Yea
Greco, Sam Republican Yea
Griffitts Jr., Philip Wayne "Griff" Republican Yea
Grow, J.J. Republican Yea
Hodgers, Brian Republican Yea
Holcomb, Jeff Republican Yea
Jacques, Berny Republican Yea
Johnson, Chad Republican Yea
Kendall, Kim Republican Yea
Kincart Jonsson, Jennifer Republican Yea
Koster, Traci Republican Yea
LaMarca, Chip Republican Yea
Maggard, Randall Scott "Randy" Republican Yea
Maney, Patt Republican Yea
McClure, Lawrence Republican Yea
McFarland, Fiona Republican Yea
Melo, Lauren Republican Yea
Michael, Kiyan Republican Yea
Miller, Monique Republican Yea
Mooney Jr., James Vernon "Jim" Republican Yea
Nix Jr., Danny Republican Yea
Oliver, Vanessa Republican Yea
Overdorf, Tobin Rogers "Toby" Republican Yea
Owen, Michael Republican Yea
Partington, Bill Republican Yea
Perez, Daniel Republican Yea
Persons-Mulicka, Jenna Republican Yea
Plakon, Rachel Saunders Republican Yea
Plasencia, Susan Republican Yea
Porras, Juan Carlos Republican Yea
Redondo, Mike Republican Yea
Rizo, Alex Republican Yea
Robinson Jr., William Cloud "Will" Republican Yea
Salzman, Michelle Republican Yea
Sapp, Judson Republican Yea
Shoaf, Jason Republican Yea
Sirois, Tyler I. Republican Yea
Smith, David Republican Yea
Snyder, John Republican Yea
Stark, Paula A. Republican Yea
Steele, Kevin M. Republican Yea
Trabulsy, Dana Republican Yea
Tramont, Chase Republican Yea
Tuck, Kaylee Republican Yea
Valdés, Susan L. Republican Yea
Weinberger, Meg Republican Yea
Yarkosky, Taylor Michael Republican Yea
Yeager, Bradford Troy "Brad" Republican Yea

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What does HB 4065 do?
West Palm Beach Firefighters Pension Fund, Palm Beach County; Revises definitions relating to West Palm Beach Firefighters Pension Fund; board members' credits for service; revenue; member contributions; custodian of funds; investments; service benefits; supplemental pension distribution; optional forms of benefits; share accounts; deferred retirement option plan (DROP); backwards deferred retirement option plan (BackDROP); disability pensions, medical examinations, return to work; beneficiary benefits; review procedures; Internal Revenue Code limits; minimum distribution of benefits; rollovers from qualified plans; & prior firefighter service.
Who sponsors HB 4065?
HB 4065 is sponsored by Tendrich, Debra (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 4065?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 06, 2026. It awaits signature.
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