OK
Oklahoma House Bill HB2142

Oklahoma 2023 Regular Session

Oklahoma House Bill HB2142

Introduced
2/6/23  
Refer
2/7/23  

Caption

Public retirement systems; Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System; membership; school district board; elections; service credit; effective date; emergency.

Impact

The enactment of HB 2142 significantly affects the operational landscape for school district law enforcement personnel in Oklahoma. By allowing certain police officers to participate in the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System, the bill expands retirement benefits to school-based law enforcement, potentially improving recruitment and retention efforts in a crucial area of public safety. Additionally, it creates more uniformity in retirement policies for law enforcement personnel working across different sectors, enhancing support for those who safeguard educational institutions.

Summary

House Bill 2142 aims to amend the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System to allow law enforcement officers employed by common school districts at institutions serving ninth grade or higher to participate in the retirement system. This legislation modifies the definition of membership to include these police officers, establishing a framework for their enrollment and service transfer procedures. The bill mandates that school districts must elect to become Participating Employers for their police officers to gain these retirement benefits.

Contention

While supporters argue that this bill encourages better service and provides necessary benefits to school officers, there may be concerns regarding financial implications for school districts. Critics may highlight the potential increased burden on local budgets due to heightened contributions required from the districts to support the retirement system. Moreover, questions may arise around the clarity of the integration process for police officers transitioning from the Teachers' Retirement System to the law enforcement system and how prior service credits will be handled.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OK HB2142

Public retirement systems; Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System; membership; school district board; elections; service credit; effective date; emergency.

OK HB1182

Public retirement systems; Oklahoma Pension Actuarial Analysis Act; Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System; definition; membership; Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training; codification; effective dates; emergency.

OK HB4272

Public retirement systems; Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System; post retirement; effective dates.

OK HB2116

Public retirement systems; Oklahoma Pension Actuarial Analysis Act; term; Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System; participation; employees; agency; codification; effective dates.

OK HB2488

Public retirement systems; Oklahoma Pension Legislation Actuarial Analysis Act; Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System; effective dates.

OK HB2996

Retirement; Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System; terms; references; emergency.

OK HB2687

Public retirement systems; Law Enforcement Retirement System; election to participate; members; transfer of contributions and records; credit; effective dates; emergency.

OK HB2065

Public retirement systems; Oklahoma Pension Legislation Actuarial Analysis Act; Law Enforcement Retirement System; reinstatement; effective date; contingent effect; emergency.

OK HB2193

Public retirement systems; cost-of-living increases; Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System; Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System; Uniform Retirement System for Justices and Judges; Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System; Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma; Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System; codification; effective date.

OK HB2167

Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System; retirement pay; benefit calculations; members; effective date; emergency.

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