Pensions And Retirement Benefits
Tennessee 114th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 36, relative to firefighter retirement age. [HB-333]
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As introduced, authorizes a firefighter with a rank equal to or higher than shift commander to continue in service beyond the mandatory retirement age of 62 years of age. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 36.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Crawford
Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Finance, Ways, And Means Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways, And Means Committee on 04/14/2025
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, relative to retirement for law enforcement officers. [HB-176]
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As introduced, clarifies that the notification provided by a retiree's new employer to the retirement system concerning the reemployment of the retiree as a law enforcement officer must be provided in writing. - Amends TCA Title 8.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin Vaughan
Withdrawn. on 02/27/2025
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, relative to retirement for law enforcement officers. [SB-169]
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As introduced, clarifies that the notification provided by a retiree's new employer to the retirement system concerning the reemployment of the retiree as a law enforcement officer must be provided in writing. - Amends TCA Title 8.
Sponsored by: Sen. Paul E. Bailey
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate State And Local Government Committee on 01/27/2025
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 27; Title 8, Chapter 34; Title 8, Chapter 35; Title 8, Chapter 36 and Title 8, Chapter 37, relative to retirement planning. [SB-8]
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As enacted, enacts the "Fairness in Benefits Act." - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 27; Title 8, Chapter 34; Title 8, Chapter 35; Title 8, Chapter 36 and Title 8, Chapter 37.
Sponsored by: Sen. J. Adam Lowe
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 341 on 05/08/2025
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 9 and Title 50, relative to retirement. [HB-17]
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As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Retirement Savings Plan Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 9 and Title 50.
Sponsored by: Rep. Charlie Baum
Withdrawn. on 01/27/2025
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 11-25-109, relative to the Doe Mountain recreation authority. [SB-2829]
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As introduced, subject to approval of the board of directors of the Doe Mountain recreational authority, clarifies that employees of the authority are eligible to participate in all benefit programs that this state provides to state employees. - Amends TCA Section 11-25-109.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rusty Crowe
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate State And Local Government Committee on 02/05/2024
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 36, Part 8, relative to reemployment after retirement. [SB-2901]
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As enacted, authorizes, until June 30, 2026, a retired member of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, or of a local retirement fund, to be reemployed in a position covered by the retirement system without the loss or suspension of the member's retirement benefits if the member meets certain criteria; authorizes, until June 30, 2026, a law enforcement agency to employ a retired member for a full-time school resource officer position if certain criteria are met. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 36, Part 8.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Pody
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 918 on 05/13/2024
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 24; Title 8, Chapter 34; Title 8, Chapter 35; Title 8, Chapter 36 and Title 8, Chapter 37, relative to retirement benefits. [SB-2902]
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As enacted, makes revisions to law relative to hazardous duty supplemental benefits; makes related benefits revisions. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 24; Title 8, Chapter 34; Title 8, Chapter 35; Title 8, Chapter 36 and Title 8, Chapter 37.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Pody
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 919 on 05/13/2024
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 24; Title 8, Chapter 34; Title 8, Chapter 35; Title 8, Chapter 36 and Title 8, Chapter 37, relative to retirement benefits. [HB-2683]
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As enacted, makes revisions to law relative to hazardous duty supplemental benefits; makes related benefits revisions. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 24; Title 8, Chapter 34; Title 8, Chapter 35; Title 8, Chapter 36 and Title 8, Chapter 37.
Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Sherrell
Effective Date(s) 01/01/2025 on 05/13/2024
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 36, Part 8, relative to reemployment after retirement. [HB-2682]
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As enacted, authorizes, until June 30, 2026, a retired member of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, or of a local retirement fund, to be reemployed in a position covered by the retirement system without the loss or suspension of the member's retirement benefits if the member meets certain criteria; authorizes, until June 30, 2026, a law enforcement agency to employ a retired member for a full-time school resource officer position if certain criteria are met. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 36, Part 8.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gary Hicks
Effective Date(s) 07/01/2024 on 05/13/2024
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 11-25-109, relative to the Doe Mountain recreation authority. [HB-2852]
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As introduced, subject to approval of the board of directors of the Doe Mountain recreational authority, clarifies that employees of the authority are eligible to participate in all benefit programs that this state provides to state employees. - Amends TCA Section 11-25-109.
Sponsored by: Rep. Timothy Hill
Assigned To S/c Public Service Subcommittee on 02/07/2024
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8 and Title 49, relative to school safety. [SB-2521]
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As introduced, allows a retired member of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system or of a local retirement fund to be reemployed as a full-time school resource officer at a public school in this state serving students in any of the grades kindergarten through 12, or as a full-time police officer on the campus of an institution governed by the Tennessee board of regents, without loss or suspension of the retired member's retirement benefits, if certain conditions are met. - Amends TCA Title 8 and Title 49.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Pody
Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate State & Local Government Committee on 03/13/2024
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 35; Title 8, Chapter 36; Title 8, Chapter 37 and Title 49, relative to reemployment after retirement. [HB-2662]
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As introduced, permits retired members of the TCRS to work in excess of the 120-day limit and continue to draw a person's retirement allowance if the person is employed in a public school system as a substitute teacher, a teacher, or a school bus driver and the respective director of the school system certifies that no other qualified personnel are available for the position during that period. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 35; Title 8, Chapter 36; Title 8, Chapter 37 and Title 49.
Sponsored by: Rep. John B. Holsclaw
Assigned To S/c Public Service Subcommittee on 02/07/2024
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 35; Title 8, Chapter 36; Title 8, Chapter 37 and Title 49, relative to reemployment after retirement. [SB-2420]
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As introduced, permits retired members of the TCRS to work in excess of the 120-day limit and continue to draw a person's retirement allowance if the person is employed in a public school system as a substitute teacher, a teacher, or a school bus driver and the respective director of the school system certifies that no other qualified personnel are available for the position during that period. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 35; Title 8, Chapter 36; Title 8, Chapter 37 and Title 49.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rusty Crowe
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate State And Local Government Committee on 02/01/2024
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-35-226, relative to retirement. [HB-2588]
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As enacted, under certain conditions, authorizes a member of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system who has been elected or appointed as a member of a city or county board on or after January 1, 2012, and who simultaneously holds that position and another position with a different employer as a retirement system member, to continue service in the elected or appointed board member position while receiving a retirement allowance. - Amends TCA Section 8-35-226.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lowell Russell
Effective Date(s) 03/07/2024 on 03/19/2024
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 24; Title 8, Chapter 34; Title 8, Chapter 35; Title 8, Chapter 36; Title 8, Chapter 39; Title 9 and Title 50, relative to retirement. [HB-2526]
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As introduced, requires the annual report of the board of trustees showing the fiscal transactions of the retirement system for the preceding year, the amount of the accumulated cash and securities of the retirement system, and the latest balance sheet showing the financial condition of the retirement system by means of an actuarial valuation of the assets and liabilities of the retirement system to be published within 60 days after the end of each fiscal year. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 24; Title 8, Chapter 34; Title 8, Chapter 35; Title
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Sponsored by: Rep. Dwayne Thompson
Sponsor(s) Withdrawn. on 02/15/2024
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 36, Part 8 and Title 49, relative to reemployment after retirement. [SB-2285]
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As introduced, authorizes firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical services personnel who are members of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system to be reemployed after retirement without having to wait a period of time after retirement; requires the member to be rehired at a rate or salary equivalent to that of a member with no experience based on the position for which the member is hired. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 36, Part 8 and Title 49.
Sponsored by: Sen. J. Adam Lowe
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate State And Local Government Committee on 02/01/2024
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 36, Part 8 and Title 49, relative to reemployment after retirement. [HB-2476]
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As introduced, authorizes firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical services personnel who are members of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system to be reemployed after retirement without having to wait a period of time after retirement; requires the member to be rehired at a rate or salary equivalent to that of a member with no experience based on the position for which the member is hired. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 36, Part 8 and Title 49.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin D. Raper
Withdrawn. on 02/22/2024
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8 and Title 49, relative to kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) education. [SB-2241]
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As introduced, adds K-12 school bus drivers and cafeteria workers to the list of retired members of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system who may work more than 120 days each year while continuing to draw their retirement allowance. - Amends TCA Title 8 and Title 49.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Yarbro
Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate State And Local Government Committee on 03/19/2024
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 25; Title 8, Chapter 34; Title 8, Chapter 35 and Title 8, Chapter 36, relative to deferred compensation. [SB-2251]
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As enacted, for purposes of the retirement system determining whether a certain payment is includable as earnable compensation, excludes from the definition of "earnable compensation" compensation paid to a member from an eligible deferred compensation plan under federal law; makes other revisions to laws governing deferred compensation plans. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 25; Title 8, Chapter 34; Title 8, Chapter 35 and Title 8, Chapter 36.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Stevens
Effective Date(s) 03/27/2024 on 04/03/2024