HB 1145: Thirteenth check.
HB 1145 status: Introduced — Public Law 79 (updated Mar 4, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialAllows a participant in the state excise police, gaming agent, gaming control officer, and conservation enforcement officers' retirement plan to elect a joint and survivor option for the payment of the participant's retirement allowance. Provides for a thirteenth check in calendar year 2026 for certain members, partici...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No identified environmental impact
Risks
- No identified environmental impact
Economy
Benefits
- Provides immediate financial assistance to retirees
- Injects disposable income into local economies
Risks
- One-time payments create fiscal strain on pension funds
- Does not provide permanent inflation protection
Society
Benefits
- Improves financial security for public sector retirees
- Expands benefit options for specialized enforcement officers
Risks
- Benefits are one-time rather than structural
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Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentPublic Law 79
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