Introduced
by
To clarify the definition of “dependent” in the law governing the pensions of public school retirees. The bill would specify that a health insurance dependent would include the retiree’s spouse (or surviving spouse), and an unmarried child who is considered a dependent of the retiree under federal tax law. The child would not have to be the retiree’s child by birth or adoption.
Referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement
Reported without amendment
With the substitute (H-1).
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates technical changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To clarify the definition of “dependent” in the law governing the pensions of public school retirees. The bill would specify that a health insurance dependent would include the retiree’s spouse (or surviving spouse), and an unmarried child who is considered a dependent of the retiree under federal tax law. The child would not have to be the retiree’s child by birth or adoption.