2005 Legislative Update (as of May 17, 2005)
During the 2005 legislative session, Senate Bill 202 and House
Bill 119 were passed. Senate Bill 202 was signed into law
by Governor Blunt in April. For House Bill 119 to become law,
it must also be signed by the Governor. If he elects not to
sign the bill by the deadline, it will automatically become
law.
Senate Bill 202: Termination of the ALJLAP
Senate Bill 202 terminates the Administrative Law Judges
and Legal Advisors’ Plan (ALJLAP) for new hires. Effective
April 26, 2005, new administrative law judges and legal advisors
will participate in the Missouri State Employees’ Plan
(MSEP) or Missouri State Employees’ Plan 2000 (MSEP
2000), whichever is applicable.
The ALJLAP will no longer be available to
those employees:
- Hired for the first time as an administrative
law judge or legal advisor on or after April 26, 2005.
- Who have not previously participated
in the ALJLAP.
Any administrative law judge or legal advisor employed prior
to April 26, 2005 will continue to participate in
the ALJLAP. This act will not affect the past, present, or
future benefits of members who participated in the ALJLAP
prior to the effective date of the bill.
House Bill 119: Life Insurance Coverage for Members
on Active Military Leave
House Bill 119 allows military personnel to extend their
life insurance coverage beyond the current 12 month maximum
period. Effective July 1, 2005, state employees may continue
their MOSERS life insurance coverage for the duration of deployment
when they:
- Are called to active duty in a time of active armed warfare.
- Serve as a member of the United States Armed Forces or
National Guard.
Coverage is subject to the terms and conditions of the life
insurance policy. The monthly premium will be paid by the
member.
The 2005 legislative session ended Friday, May 13,
without the passage of either SB 466 or HB 334. Therefore,
no retirement incentive will be available this year.
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