32nd Legislature(2021-2022)

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  • Bill HB 55
  • Current Status (S) FIN
  • Status Date 05/02/2022
  • Bill Version CSHB 55(FIN)
  • Short Title PEACE OFFICER/FIREFIGHTER RETIRE BENEFITS
  • Sponsor(S) REPRESENTATIVES JOSEPHSON, Tuck, Wool, Ortiz, Claman, Schrage, Fields, Rasmussen, Snyder, Merrick, Edgmon, Spohnholz, Story, Drummond, Tarr
    SENATORS Begich, Gray-Jackson, Wielechowski

  • Title "An Act relating to participation of certain peace officers and firefighters in the defined benefit and defined contribution plans of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska; relating to eligibility of peace officers and firefighters for medical, disability, and death benefits; relating to liability of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska; and providing for an effective date."
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Full Text of HB 55 Intro/ Offered Passed
Version Amended Name PDF Date House Senate
HB0055A HB 55 pdf
HB0055B CSHB 55(FIN) pdf

Fiscal Action Summary

HB 55 Published
Fiscal Note Preparer Date Chamber Fiscal Impact Cmte Report Approp Bill
pdf Fiscal Note 1 Administration H Y HSTA
pdf Fiscal Note 2 Administration H Y HFIN

Bill Amendments Summary

  • Bill : HB 55

Amendments that are adopted are incorporated into the next version of the bill.
PDF versions of the amendment may have slight variations from the Journal entry. The Journal should be considered the authoritative version.

Action Journal
Amendment Chamber Action Date Page PDF

House and Senate Minutes/Recordings

  • Bill : HB 55
Meeting Date Start Time Title Meeting Details
5/16/2022 9:00 AM HOUSE FINANCE Minutes Audio/Video
5/16/2022 9:00 AM SENATE FINANCE Minutes Audio/Video
4/4/2022 1:30 PM SENATE LABOR & COMMERCE Minutes Audio/Video
1/31/2022 1:30 PM SENATE LABOR & COMMERCE Minutes Audio/Video
5/14/2021 1:30 PM HOUSE FINANCE Minutes Audio/Video
5/5/2021 1:30 PM HOUSE FINANCE Minutes Audio/Video
4/27/2021 9:00 AM HOUSE FINANCE Minutes Audio/Video
4/23/2021 9:00 AM HOUSE FINANCE Minutes Audio/Video
4/21/2021 9:00 AM HOUSE FINANCE Minutes Audio/Video
4/15/2021 3:00 PM HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS Minutes Audio/Video
4/13/2021 3:00 PM HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS Minutes Audio/Video
3/27/2021 1:00 PM HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS Minutes Audio/Video
3/13/2021 1:00 PM HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS Minutes Audio/Video

Documents for Bill HB 55 32nd Legislature

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Document Name Date/Time Subjects
HB 55 Testimony Packet 1.pdf SFIN 5/16/2022 9:00:00 AM
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HB 55 Testimony Packet 2.pdf SFIN 5/16/2022 9:00:00 AM
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HB 55 Testimony Packet 5.pdf SFIN 5/16/2022 9:00:00 AM
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HB 55 Testimony Packet 3.pdf SFIN 5/16/2022 9:00:00 AM
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HB 55 Testimony Packet 4.pdf SFIN 5/16/2022 9:00:00 AM
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HB 55- Fornia Actuarial Presentation to Senate Finance 5.15.22.pdf SFIN 5/16/2022 9:00:00 AM
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HB 55 Presentation - Fornia 4.4.22.pdf SL&C 4/4/2022 1:30:00 PM
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HB 55 Written Testimony as of 4.3.22.pdf SL&C 4/4/2022 1:30:00 PM
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HB 55 Actuarial Report 3.4.22.pdf SL&C 4/4/2022 1:30:00 PM
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HB 55 Letters of Support Received as of 1.28.22.pdf SL&C 1/31/2022 1:30:00 PM
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HB 55 Letters of Opposition Received as of 1.28.22.pdf SL&C 1/31/2022 1:30:00 PM
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HB 55 Supporting Document, Handout - 1.28.22.pdf SL&C 1/28/2022 1:30:00 PM
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HB 55 Fiscal Note 45 - DOA.pdf SL&C 1/28/2022 1:30:00 PM
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HB 55 Written Testimony Received as of 1.27.22.pdf SL&C 1/28/2022 1:30:00 PM
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HB 55 Sectional Analysis version B - 1.20.22.pdf SL&C 1/28/2022 1:30:00 PM
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HB 55 Presentation, Miranda - 1.28.22.pdf SL&C 1/28/2022 1:30:00 PM
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HB 55 Presentation, Sponsor - 1.28.22.pdf SL&C 1/28/2022 1:30:00 PM
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HB 55 Amendments 1-2 041121.pdf HFIN 5/14/2021 1:30:00 PM
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HB 55 Public Testimony by 051121.pdf HFIN 5/11/2021 1:30:00 PM
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HB 55 Amendments 1-2 041121.pdf HFIN 5/5/2021 1:30:00 PM
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HB 55 Public Testimony 042721.pdf HFIN 4/27/2021 9:00:00 AM
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HB 55 Status Quo Costs H FIN Miranda 4.23.21.pdf HFIN 4/23/2021 9:00:00 AM
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HB 55 SharedRiskPublicSafetyRetirement-Presentation to House Finance-21April2021.pdf HFIN 4/21/2021 9:00:00 AM
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HB55 Sponsor Statement 2.24.21.pdf HFIN 4/21/2021 9:00:00 AM
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HB55 Sectional Analysis 2.24.21.pdf HFIN 4/21/2021 9:00:00 AM
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HB55 Letter of Support Schrage.pdf HFIN 4/21/2021 9:00:00 AM
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HB55 Additional Information- DPS Commissioned Employee Engagement Survey Results Overview December 2017 2.24.21.pdf HFIN 4/21/2021 9:00:00 AM
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HB 55 Supporting Documents- PERS Public Safety Plan Comparison 2.24.21.pdf HFIN 4/21/2021 9:00:00 AM
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HB 55 Supporting Document- State Actuary Report Narrative prepared 2020 2.24.21.pdf HFIN 4/21/2021 9:00:00 AM
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HB 55 Supporting Document- Actuarial Update.pdf HFIN 4/21/2021 9:00:00 AM
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HB 55 Presentation Overview 4.16.21.pdf HFIN 4/21/2021 9:00:00 AM
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HB 55 Presentation 2- Recruitment and Retention- Miranda 3.12.21.pdf HFIN 4/21/2021 9:00:00 AM
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HB 55 pers-trs combination question 3.27.21.pdf HFIN 4/21/2021 9:00:00 AM
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HB 55 letter of support Hettrick.pdf HFIN 4/21/2021 9:00:00 AM
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HB 55 letter of support Doll.pdf HFIN 4/21/2021 9:00:00 AM
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HB 55 Additional Information DPS Recruitment-Retention Plan Overview 2.24.21.pdf HFIN 4/21/2021 9:00:00 AM
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HB 55 Letter of Support - Tompkins 3.26.21.pdf HSTA 4/15/2021 3:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Response to Committee Questions - Miranda 4.1.21.pdf HSTA 4/13/2021 3:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Letter of Support - Stoddard 3.31.21.pdf HSTA 4/13/2021 3:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Letter of Support - Schrage 2.24.21.pdf HSTA 4/13/2021 3:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Letter of Support - Munoz 4.12.21.pdf HSTA 4/13/2021 3:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Additional Info - Training Cost per APFO 3.30.21.pdf HSTA 4/13/2021 3:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Additional Info - FY21 Cost of a New Trooper.pdf HSTA 4/13/2021 3:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Additional Info - DPS R&R study.pdf HSTA 4/13/2021 3:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Additional Emails of Support 4.12.21.pdf HSTA 4/13/2021 3:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Additional Emails of Support 4.7.21.pdf HSTA 4/13/2021 3:00:00 PM
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HB 55 pers-trs combination question 3.27.21.pdf HSTA 3/27/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Emails of Support 3.13.21.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB55 Letter of Support 3.13.21 Pavadore.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Presentation 2- Recruitment and Retention- Miranda 3.12.21.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Presentation 1- Overview- Final 3.12.21 .pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Letter of Support 3.5.21 Saari.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Letter of Support 3.4.21 Gallier.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Letter of Support 2.22.21 Huf.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Letter of Support 2.22.21 Doll Anc Police Dept.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Letter of Support 2.19.21 Hettrick Anc Fire Dept.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Emails of Support 3.3.21.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Emails of Support 2.24.21.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB55 Letter of Support 2.22.21 Lex.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Letter of Support 3.9.21 Simonds.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Letter of Support 3.9.21 Kressly.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Letter of Support 3.9.21 Kiewik.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Letter of Support 3.7.21 Cottle.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Letter of Support 3.6.21 Crockett.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Supporting Document- Actuarial Update.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB55 Sectional Analysis 2.24.21.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Fiscal Note.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB55 version A.PDF HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB55 Sponsor Statement 2.24.21.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB55 Hearing Request State Affairs 2.24.21.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB55 Additional Information- DPS Commissioned Employee Engagement Survey Results Overview December 2017 2.24.21.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Additional Information DPS Recruitment-Retention Plan Overview 2.24.21.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Supporting Documents- PERS Public Safety Plan Comparison 2.24.21.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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HB 55 Supporting Document- State Actuary Report Narrative prepared 2020 2.24.21.pdf HSTA 3/13/2021 1:00:00 PM
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Jrn Date Jrn Page Text
125 (H) PREFILE RELEASED 1/15/21
125 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
125 (H) STA, FIN
267 (H) COSPONSOR(S): CLAMAN
Text (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120
Text (H) Heard & Held -- Please Note Time Change --
Min (H) Minutes (HSTA)
339 (H) COSPONSOR(S): SCHRAGE
418 (H) COSPONSOR(S): FIELDS
Text (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120
Text (H) Heard & Held -- Please Note Time Change --
Min (H) Minutes (HSTA)
Text (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:00 PM GRUENBERG 120
Text (H) Heard & Held
Min (H) Minutes (HSTA)
615 (H) COSPONSOR(S): RASMUSSEN, SNYDER, MERRICK
Text (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:00 PM GRUENBERG 120
Text (H) Moved HB 55 Out of Committee
Min (H) Minutes (HSTA)
623 (H) STA RPT 3DP 4AM
623 (H) DP: CLAMAN, TARR, KREISS-TOMKINS
623 (H) AM: STORY, EASTMAN, KAUFMAN, VANCE
623 (H) FN1: INDETERMINATE(ADM)
681 (H) COSPONSOR(S): EDGMON
Text (H) FINANCE at 09:00 AM ADAMS 519
Text (H) Heard & Held
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Text (H) FINANCE at 09:00 AM ADAMS 519
Text (H) Heard & Held -- Recessed to a Call of the Chair --
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Text (H) FINANCE at 09:00 AM ADAMS 519
Text (H) Heard & Held
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Text (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM ADAMS 519
Text (H) Heard & Held
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Text (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM
Text (H) Moved CSHB 55(FIN) Out of Committee -- Delayed to 10 Minutes Following Session --
Min (H) Minutes (HFIN)
1118 (H) FIN RPT CS(FIN) 5DP 1DNP 3NR
1118 (H) DP: ORTIZ, WOOL, JOSEPHSON, FOSTER, MERRICK
1118 (H) DNP: CARPENTER
1118 (H) NR: EDGMON, LEBON, THOMPSON
1118 (H) FN2: (ADM/RETIREMENT PAYMENTS)
1149 (H) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/18/2021
1149 (H) READ THE SECOND TIME
1150 (H) FIN CS ADOPTED UC
1150 (H) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/19 CALENDAR
1165 (H) COSPONSOR(S): SPOHNHOLZ
1189 (H) LIMIT ALL DEBATE TO 2 MIN EACH Y23 N16 E1
1209 (H) READ THE THIRD TIME CSHB 55(FIN)
1209 (H) MOTION TO REMOVE 2 MIN DEBATE LIMIT FAILED Y12 N27 A1
1209 (H) PASSED Y25 N15
1210 (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) ADOPTED Y33 N7
1231 (H) COSPONSOR(S): STORY, DRUMMOND, TARR
1235 (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)
1235 (H) VERSION: CSHB 55(FIN)
1588 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
1588 (S) L&C, FIN
1588 (S) REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE
1605 (S) CROSS SPONSOR(S): BEGICH, GRAY-JACKSON, WIELECHOWSKI
Text (S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
Text (S) -- MEETING CANCELED --
Text (S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
Text (S) Heard & Held
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Text (S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
Text (S) Heard & Held
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2431 (S) UR 48(A), REQUEST RECEIVED
(S) L&C REFERRAL REMOVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH UR 48
(S) REFERRED TO FINANCE
Text (H) FINANCE at 09:00 AM ADAMS 519
Text (H) -- Recessed to a Call of the Chair --
Min (H) Minutes (HFIN)
Text (S) FINANCE at 09:00 AM SENATE FINANCE 532
Text (S) Heard & Held
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