Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateFloridaIntroduced
HB 4063: West Palm Beach Police Pension Fund - Special Act Amendment
Debra Tendrich
HB 4063 status: Introduced — Chapter No. 2026-213 (updated Jul 1, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
60OUT OF 100
Score:60/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
West Palm Beach Police Pension Fund - Special Act Amendment; Revises professional & clerical services; revises West Palm Beach Police Pension Fund membership; age & service requirements for retirement; retirement pension calculation; optional forms of retirement income; chapter 185 share accounts; supplemental pension distributions; deferred retirement option plan (DROP); death benefits; investments; review procedures; lump sum payments of small retirement incomes; Internal Revenue Code limits; minimum distribution of benefits; rollovers from qualified plans; other police officer or military services; & reemployment after retirement.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Clarifies benefit calculations to improve fund predictability
- Aligns fund operations with IRS code requirements
- Standardizes professional and clerical service management
Risks
- Potential increase in municipal pension liabilities
- Uncertainty regarding long-term fiscal solvency
- Administrative costs of implementing rule changes
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Provides clearer retirement income thresholds for police officers
- Modernizes death benefit provisions for beneficiaries
- Updates reemployment after retirement rules for transparency
Risks
- Potential for reduced benefit eligibility for specific cohorts
- Transition period complexity for current plan members
- Reduced flexibility for certain lump-sum withdrawals
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Mandates clearer review procedures for fund administration
- Formalizes oversight of clerical and professional services
- Clarifies criteria for fund membership
Risks
- Limited public disclosure of specific investment decisions
- Complexity of rules may hinder independent public auditing
- Reliance on internal board governance structures
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Future changes to pension liability could impact city budget sustainability.
Analysis scope
Based on abstract summary only; full bill text not reviewed.
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