SB 1076
Authorizing municipalities to elect to participate in Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System
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Bill overview
This bill allows West Virginia municipalities that currently do not offer a retirement plan to their police officers and firefighters to choose to participate in the Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System. New hires in these municipalities would automatically become members of the system, and existing employees hired before a certain date can opt to join. The bill sets a deadline for municipalities to make their election to participate.
Key provisions
- Municipalities not in a state retirement system can elect to join the Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System.
- New hires in participating municipalities automatically become members of the system.
- Existing employees hired before January 1, 2027, can elect to join the system.
- Employees must notify the West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board in writing of their choice to participate.
- Municipalities must make their election by December 1, 2026.
- Service credits and dollars accrued from other retirement plans cannot be transferred.
- Employees cannot participate in other retirement systems offered by their employer.
- Employees hired before January 1, 2026, must make a decision by March 31, 2027, to either join or decline.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Municipalities
- Police Officers
- Firefighters
- West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board
- Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System
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