COLA Bill and Month of Death Bills Continue to Advance

This last week, H.B. 1985 (one time cost of living adjustment in 2024 for PERS/TRS 1 retirees) received a unanimous House vote.  The bill has been advanced to the Senate Ways & Means Committee for consideration.  We thank all RPEC members, as well as the members of the Select Committee on Pension Policy, who sit on the House Appropriations Committee for ensuring this bill remained a priority for House legislators.  We especially thank RPEC’s definitive legislative champion, Rep. Mari Leavitt, for her efforts with the Rules Committee, to ensure the bill received a timely full House vote.

The House Appropriations…