2022 Regular Session
The 2022 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly convened on January 4, 2022. During legislative sessions, KPPA tracks proposed legislation of importance to the systems and their members as the legislation moves through the process.
This will be a 60-day budget writing session currently scheduled to end on April 14, 2022 (Legislators are not required to use all 60 days, but the session can't last beyond April 15 per
Section 42 of the state constitution.
Here is a link to the current Session calendar:
https://legislature.ky.gov/Documents/RS_Calendar.pdf
Retirement and pension-themed legislation is updated on the Legislative Research Commission website each legislative day. Legislation of particular significance will be highlighted on this page, and we will inform you of any changes that become law.
Legislative Update: Day 14
House Bill 348 (Increase to the retirement benefits for Kentucky State Police troopers) was introduced yesterday. The bill would appropriate $12 million to the State Police Retirement System in fiscal year 2022-2023 to prefund a 1.5% increase in the monthly retirement allowances to each SPRS retiree. Please note that this bill, in its current form, would only apply to SPRS retirees if it passes.
Additional action on the
Daily List yesterday includes:
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Senate Bill 27 (Employment of part time adjunct instructors for Kentucky Fire Commission) passed the full Senate 35-0; and
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House Bill 1 (State Executive Branch Budget bill- FIRST VERSION) was assigned to the Senate Appropriations and Revenue committee.
On the
Other List, Senate Bill 46, House Bill 241, and House Bill 248 saw action.
Both chambers convene at 2 pm Eastern time today.
Here is the updated Regular Session calendar.
If you’re interested in the legislative process you can always
watch committee meetings and the proceedings of both chambers live on KET whenever the General Assembly is in session.
Please be advised that these legislative summaries are intended for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal advice regarding the legislative meaning, purpose, intent, application or administration of a particular statutory change.
If you have questions or concerns regarding the impact of a particular piece of legislation, please contact the Legislative Research Commission or a qualified attorney. If you have questions regarding your Kentucky Public Pensions Authority benefits, please contact us through our webpage at kyret.ky.gov or by telephone at (800) 928-4646.
Public Pension Oversight Board Materials
The Public Pension Oversight Board assists the General Assembly with its review, analysis, and oversight of the administration, benefits, investments, funding, laws and administrative regulations, and legislation pertaining to the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority.