Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateKentuckyIntroduced
SB 127: AN ACT relating to actuarial costs of annual leave payments in the Teachers' Retirement System.
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SB 127 status: Introduced — recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H) (updated Apr 15, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
53OUT OF 100
Score:53/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 55/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
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 for annual leave accrued on or after August 1, 2026.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Clarifies actuarial funding obligations
- Reduces long-term state fiscal liability
- Creates predictable cost allocation
Risks
- Increases budget pressure on local school districts
- Introduces potential for disparate fiscal impacts
- Creates administrative burden for school systems
Society
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Protects earned pension benefits
- Maintains integrity of benefit calculations
- Provides legislative certainty for members
Risks
- Potential for employer-side policy changes
- Risk of reduced leave-related flexibility
- Administrative complexity for pension eligibility
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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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