Relates to the retirement contributions of career public employees
Bill S 8133 revises how certain public employees contribute to their retirement systems, specifically those who joined a state public retirement system on or after April 1, 2012. Effective April 1, 2025, it establishes new tiered contribution rates for these members, ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual base wages, depending on their income level. This replaces a previous system that featured more wage brackets and higher maximum contribution rates, up to 6%. The bill also specifies what components are included in "base wages" for these calculations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 15, 2025
Last action Apr 10, 2026
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What changed between versions
S8133A
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S8133B
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3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to add Senator Ramos as a sponsor and to restructure the retirement contribution schedule for public employees. The most significant change is the reorganization of the wage brackets and contribution rates, which now aligns the contribution tiers with a new base wage threshold of $75,000 rather than $45,000, simplifying the calculation for new members. This update ensures the contribution schedule matches the current statutory framework for public retirement systems.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the specific wage thresholds and contribution percentages for new members was updated to reflect current legislative standards.
FISCAL
The contribution rate schedule was restructured to use a $75,000 base wage threshold instead of $45,000, changing the percentage tiers for employees earning between $45,000 and $75,000.
ELIGIBILITY
The text was updated to clarify that the new contribution schedule applies to members joining the system on or after April 1, 2012, ensuring consistency with existing laws.
TECHNICAL
Minor administrative updates included adding Senator Ramos as a sponsor and updating the bill version number from A to B.
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Total actions
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Committee
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Amendments
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Apr 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8133B
upper
Apr 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8133A
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
upper
May 15, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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