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SF2752 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Firefighter relief associations maximum lump-sum service pension amount for each year of service credited increase provision

Related bill: HF2395

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to amend the pension benefits for firefighters' relief associations in Minnesota. Specifically, it seeks to increase the maximum lump-sum service pension amounts that firefighters can receive for their service.

Main Provisions

  • Increase in Lump-Sum Pension Cap: The bill raises the maximum allowable lump-sum service pension amount from $15,000 to $20,000 for each year of credited service. This applies to defined benefit relief associations with bylaws that provide for a lump-sum pension.
  • Ratification Requirement: Relief associations can only adopt these amendments to their pension amounts into their bylaws if ratified by the municipality.
  • Uniform Calculation Method: The method for calculating service pensions must be applied consistently for all years of service, ensuring fair treatment across different service periods.
  • Service Credit Limitations: Credits for active service may be restricted, particularly for members who have ceased active firefighting duties and have not returned to service within a defined period, as specified in the bylaws.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The maximum lump-sum pension amount increases from $15,000 to $20,000, allowing firefighters to receive higher pension benefits for each year of credited service.
  • Establishes a more structured requirement for ratifying pension changes, requiring municipal approval.

Relevant Terms

  • Lump-sum service pension
  • Defined benefit relief association
  • Bylaws amendment
  • Municipality ratification
  • Service credit limits

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toState and Local Government

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New maximum lump-sum service pension amounts offered."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill amends section 424A.02 to increase the maximum lump-sum service pension amount for firefighters.",
      "modified": [
        "Increased the maximum lump-sum service pension from $15,000 to $20,000."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "424A.02"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section relates to penalties and enforcement for failure to comply with pension fund bylaws.",
      "modified": [
        "References to maximum service pension amounts and conditions for bylaw amendments."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "424A.093"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The section outlines conditions under which defined benefit relief associations can adjust benefits.",
      "modified": [
        "Conditions under which the pension amount can be increased according to bylaw amendments."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "424A.092"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section pertains to the financial operations and obligations of firefighter relief associations.",
      "modified": [
        "Specific provisions allow for exceptions based on certain subdivisions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "424B.22"
  }
]

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