RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Clarified that required beginning date is April 1 of the calendar year following when a member terminates service or reaches age 70.5, whichever is later.

Added automatic payment rules requiring the system to pay benefits by the required beginning date even if the member does not apply.

Changed when accumulated contributions must be returned to members who leave employment, removing the age 62 threshold for certain situations.

Created new presumptions for determining marital status when the system lacks current information, assuming members remain married to their last-known spouse.

Updated rules for members returning to service after June 30, 2006 or 2008, changing how their class status and vested benefits are handled.

Changed the required beginning date for benefit distributions from April 1 of the year after age 70½ to align with updated IRS rules, ensuring automatic distributions begin on time.

Added automatic payment provisions requiring the system to begin benefit payments by the required beginning date even if members do not apply or file retirement applications.

Added new presumptions for determining marital and beneficiary status when the system lacks current information, including presuming members are married with a spouse 40 years younger if no status information exists.

Modified rules for members returning to service after June 30, 2006, clarifying class membership conversions and contribution return requirements based on service status and vested benefit status.

Updated the effective date to July 1, 3000 (likely a placeholder or error in the draft), though the substantive changes relate to SECURE 2.0 Act compliance.