Connecticut House Bill HB06796

Connecticut 2019 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/30/19
• Refer: 1/30/19

Caption

An Act Excluding Mileage Reimbursement From The Calculation Of Retirement Income.

Impact

If enacted, this legislation would have a notable impact on how retirement benefits for state employees are calculated. By removing mileage reimbursement from the income calculation, the bill aims to provide greater clarity and potentially decrease retirement benefits for those employees who might previously have had their travel reimbursements factored in. This change is expected to align the calculation of retirement income more closely with actual wages earned, excluding reimbursements that do not contribute to standard pay.

Summary

House Bill 06796 aims to amend chapter 66 of the general statutes to exclude mileage reimbursement from the calculations used to determine state employees' retirement income. This reform seeks to clarify and simplify the state pension benefits’ calculation by ensuring that reimbursements for travel do not impact the overall income that dictates retirement payouts. The bill is introduced by Representative Dauphinais and is currently referred to the Appropriations Committee for further consideration.

Contention

The bill may face contention amidst discussions about fairness and the implications for current and future retirees. Critics could argue that removing mileage reimbursement from retirement calculations unfairly penalizes state employees who incur costs while performing their job duties. Proponents might contend that such changes are necessary to protect the integrity of the pension system and ensure that retirement payouts reflect actual earnings rather than voluntary expense reimbursements.