SF3464

SF3464 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Minnesota State Retirement System correctional state employees retirement plan MSRS correctional plan eligibility work group recommendations implementation provision, eligibility requirements modifications, eligible employment positions modifications, right to appeal addition, definitions added, and adding or removing plan coverage procedures modifications

Related bill: HF3269

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to update and improve the Minnesota State Retirement System's correctional state employees retirement plan. It seeks to implement recommendations from the MSRS correctional plan eligibility work group, with a focus on modifying eligibility requirements and updating employment positions eligible for retirement benefits.

Main Provisions

Eligibility and Definitions Updates: The bill adds and updates definitions related to correctional plan terms, such as "Direct contact," "Rehabilitation," and "Treatment." It also specifies new criteria for employment positions eligible for the correctional retirement plan.
Eligibility Criteria: Modifies the eligibility requirements for state employees to join the correctional employees retirement plan, categorizing positions that need direct contact with inmates or patients and those that don't.
New Defined Roles: Clarifies and lists specific employment positions that are either automatically eligible or require direct contact to qualify for the correctional retirement plan.
Plan Membership Committee: Establishes a correctional plan membership committee to oversee changes in employment position titles and the addition or removal of plan coverage for specific roles.
Right to Appeal: Introduces a process for employees to appeal decisions about their retirement plan coverage.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Repeal of Previous Provisions: The bill repeals certain sections of the prior legislation related to corrections to streamline and modernize the retirement system.
Changes to Contribution Rules: Clarifies responsibilities regarding contributions to retirement plans, emphasizing salary deductions and contribution obligations.
Plan Coverage Changes: Provides detailed procedures for changing plan coverage and for handling errors in plan coverage, including retrospective corrections.

Relevant Terms

Correctional Employees Retirement Plan
Retirement Benefits
Direct Contact
Eligibility Requirements
Plan Membership Committee
Rehabilitation
Treatment
Appeal Process

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
April 28, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
April 28, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
April 28, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	State and Local Government

Citations

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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification that contributions can be made by salary deduction."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the contributions required under section 352.029, subdivision 3, for the Minnesota State Retirement System correctional plan.",
      "modified": [
        "Allows employing labor organizations to pay the employer contributions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "352.029",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provisions for appointees from civil service lists."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Updates the roles and qualifications for the executive director, deputy director, and assistant director under section 352.03, subdivision 5.",
      "modified": [
        "Salary setting and performance review procedures for executive roles."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "352.03",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 5"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Mentions plans for forensic services program and Minnesota Specialty Health System-Cambridge."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Revised policy for retirement benefits for certain correctional employees under section 352.90.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies roles related to safety, security, and custody functions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "352.90",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Subdivisions 1, 2, 2a, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, 3g, 3h, 3i, 3j, 4a, 4b, 4c, and 6."
      ],
      "summary": "Repealed various subdivisions under section 352.91, indicating a restructuring of qualifications and plans.",
      "modified": [
        ""
      ]
    },
    "citation": "352.91",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends retirement annuity eligibility based on section 352.93, subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies application timing for retirement annuities."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "352.93",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Details on eligible prior correctional employment."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Provisions for transferring service credit into the correctional state employees retirement plan under section 352.955, subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Defines eligible employees for credit transfer."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "352.955",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  }
]