An originating bill was passed out of the Senate Pensions Committee, 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Senate Pending Originating Bill 1 relates to to prepayment of municipalities monthly required contributions. The proposed legislation would create a minor change by allowing municipalities to prepay monthly required contributions.
Following the reading of the bill committee chair, Sen. Mike Azinger, R-Wood, motioned to add Sen. Bill Hamilton, R-Upshur, Sen. Robert Plymale, D-Wayne, and Sen. William Ihlenfeld, D-Ohio as co-sponsors of the legislation.
The bill was unanimously reported to the the full Senate with the recommendation that it shall pass.
Also reported to the full Senate was Senate Bill 539, relating to accrued benefits of retirees in WV State Police Retirement System, Plan B, and Senate Bill 11, relating to retirement and pension benefits of certain PERS and Teachers Retirement System members who serve in Legislature.
Despite being on the agenda, Senate Bill 418 wasn’t brought before the committee.
