North Dakota legislation · 69th Legislative Assembly
North Dakota HB1602: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 54-52-02.15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to political subdivision participation in the public employees retirement system defined contribution retirement plan.
Status: Signed into law, April 7, 2025
Relating to political subdivision participation in the public employees retirement system defined contribution retirement plan.
What the bill says
An act to amend and reenact section 54-52-02.15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to political subdivision participation in the public employees retirement system defined contribution retirement plan.
From the enrolled text, March 27, 2025:
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 54-52-02.15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to political subdivision participation in the public employees retirement system defined contribution retirement plan. SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Section 54-52-02.15 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 54-52-02.15. Public employees retirement system main plan - Closure to new hires - Multiple plan membership. 1. Under this section "eligible employee" means a permanent employee b. Is at least eighteen years of age; c. Becomes a participating member after December 31, 2024; and d. Is not eligible to participate in the law enforcement plan, judges' plan, highway patrol plan, teachers' fund for retirement plan, or alternative retirement program established under section 15-10-17 for university system employees. 2. Effective January 1, 2025, the public employees retirement system defined benefit main plan maintained for employees is closed to new eligible employees. However, an employee who becomes a participating or deferred member under this chapter before January 1, 2025, remains in the defined benefit retirement plan under this chapter, regardless of being rehired after December 31, 2024. 3. Except as otherwise provided under this section, effective January 1, 2025, an eligible employee who begins employment with ana participating employer shall participate in the defined contribution retirement plan under chapter 54-52.6 as provided under section 54-52.6-02.1. 4. …
Sponsors
- James Kasper (R, 46) · primary sponsor
- Sean Cleary (R, 35)
- David Hogue (R, 38)
- Jorin Johnson (R, 41)
- Keith Kempenich (R, 39)
- Jerry Klein (R, 14)
- Ben Koppelman (R, 16)
- Michael Motschenbacher (R, 47)
- Bob Paulson (R, 3)
- Dan Ruby (R, 38)
- Vicky Steiner (R, 37)
Latest actions
- : Filed with Secretary Of State 04/03
- : Signed by Governor 04/02
- : Sent to Governor
- : Signed by Speaker
- : Signed by President
- : Returned to House
- : Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
- : Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 4 0 2
- : Committee Hearing 02:30
- : Introduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government Committee
Votes
- Final Passage (March 25, 2025): 46 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Final Passage (February 19, 2025): 72 yea, 18 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1602?
- HB1602 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): AN ACT to amend and reenact section 54-52-02.15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to political subdivision participation in the public employees retirement system defined contribution retirement plan.
- What does HB1602 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend and reenact section 54-52-02.15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to political subdivision participation in the public employees retirement system defined contribution retirement plan.
- What is the status of HB1602?
- Signed into law as of April 7, 2025. Latest action: Filed with Secretary Of State 04/03 (April 7, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB1602?
- James Kasper (R, 46), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1602?
- On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1602.html
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