2003 House Bill 4585

Introduced in the House

April 29, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Stephen Ehardt (R-83)

To allow public school retirees to name a second spouse as a pension beneficiary if a first spouse predeceases him or her and if the second marriage occurs after the effective date of the retirement allowance.

Referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement

Nov. 6, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 13, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which establishes that the new spouse would not be eligible for health insurance benefits provided as part of the retiree's pension benefits.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

To allow public school retirees to name a second spouse as a pension beneficiary if a first spouse predeceases him or her and if the second marriage occurs after the effective date of the retirement allowance. The new spouse would not be eligible for health insurance benefits provided as part of the retired school employee's pension benefits.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 13, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Education