To Include Employees Of A Metropolitan Port Authority In The...
To Include Employees Of A Metropolitan Port Authority In The Membership Of The Arkansas Employees' Retirement System.
HB1068 aims to add employees of a Metropolitan Port Authority to the Arkansas Employees' Retirement System, ensuring they can access retirement benefits. This bill would primarily affect employees working for a Metropolitan Port Authority in Arkansas by giving them retirement plan options.
The bill was introduced on December 17, 2024, and has since passed through multiple stages, including being referred to a committee and passing both the House and Senate. On March 18, 2025, it was officially signed into law as Act 311. This means that the law is now in effect.
Key steps in the legislative process include introduction, referral to a committee for review, and passage by both the House and Senate. After final passage, the bill was enrolled and transmitted to the Governor's Office for signature, which occurred on March 18, 2025.