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LD 1021: An Act To Remove Certain Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Restrictions For Retired Members Of The Law Enforcement Bargaining Unit Who Are 65 Years Of Age Or Older

Stacy BrennerIntroduced

LD 1021 status: Introduced — Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (updated Apr 29, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

An Act To Remove Certain Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Restrictions For Retired Members Of The Law Enforcement Bargaining Unit Who Are 65 Years Of Age Or Older. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • None identified

Risks

  • None identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
45%

Benefits

  • Increased disposable income for retired law enforcement officers

Risks

  • Potential long-term unfunded liability for the state retirement fund

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Enhanced financial security for elderly retirees in the law enforcement unit

Risks

  • Potential for disparate benefit treatment relative to other public employee bargaining units
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Expanding pension benefits without corresponding funding sources poses fiscal sustainability risks

Limitation

Analysis based solely on abstract; full fiscal note and bill text not reviewed

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

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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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