Legislative update (Employees' Retirement System of Georgia) [Feb. 24, 2017]

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For the Week of: February 20 - 24, 2017 Legislative Days: 21 - 24

Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Legislative Update

February 24, 2017
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Legislative Log
Monday, February 20 - Wednesday, February 22, 2017

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Jim Potvin Executive Director, ERSGA 404-603-5602 jim.potvin@ers.ga.gov
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No retirement bills were considered.
Thursday, February 23 , 2017 HB 312 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; Board of Trustees; include a qualified Roth contribution program in compensation plans
This bill adds a Roth contribution option to both the state's 401(k) and 457 plans, collectively known as Peach State Reserves (PSR), beginning 1/1/2018.
HB 312 received a DO PASS from the House Rules Committee and was placed on the House Debate Calendar for 2/24/17.
Friday, February 24 , 2017 HB 312 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; Board of Trustees; include a qualified Roth contribution program in compensation plans
This bill adds a Roth contribution option to both the state's 401(k) and 457 plans, collectively known as Peach State Reserves (PSR), beginning 1/1/2018.
HB 312 received a DO PASS from the full House of Representatives by a vote of 167 to 0.