StateKentucky

SB 127: AN ACT relating to actuarial costs of annual leave payments in the Teachers' Retirement System.

Unknown SponsorIntroduced

SB 127 status: Introduced — recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H) (updated Apr 15, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score55/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

Amend KRS 161.540 to specify payment obligations for the inclusion of annual leave payments in a retiring member's pension benefits from the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) by requiring the state to pay the actuarial costs for annual leave accrued through July 31, 2026, and the last employer pay the actuarial costs f...

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct impact identified

Risks

  • no direct impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • potential reduction in state pension funding obligations

Risks

  • new unfunded mandates for local school district budgets

Society

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • clarifies administrative obligations for retirement benefits

Risks

  • potential for increased financial pressure on local school districts
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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