SB 2192 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Pensions and Retirement Benefits - As introduced, increases the employer contribution under the hybrid retirement plan from 5 percent to 10 percent for current members of the general assembly who have 10 years of creditable service on or after July 1, 2026. - Amends TCA Section 8-36-916.

SB 2192 increases the employer pension contribution rate from 5% to 10% for current Tennessee state legislators (members of the general assembly) who have at least 10 years of creditable service in the hybrid retirement plan by July 1, 2026. This change applies only to sitting legislators meeting the service requirement, directly affecting their retirement benefits under Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-36-916. The bill amends the existing retirement plan rules to provide a higher employer contribution rate specifically for qualifying legislators. It takes effect for legislators serving in office on or after November 3, 2026.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 10, 2026
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
3
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Bo Watson
RRepublican
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