131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 483 LR 1113(01)
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Retirement Benefit Reductions for Certain Employees Currently Included in the 1998 Special Plan
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Pluecker of Warren
Committee: Labor and Housing
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $170,054 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $170,054 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Maine Public Employees Retirement System will require a one-time General Fund appropriation of $170,054 in fiscal year 2023-24 for the increase in the unfunded actuarial liability created as a result of allowing the service retirement benefits for certain employees in the Department of Corrections earned under the regular state employee and teacher plan to be calculated under the 1998 Special Plan. Pursuant to the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 18-A, unfunded liabilities may not be created except those that result from experience losses.