This bill amends Arkansas Code to establish spousal retirement benefits for the legally recognized spouses of city attorneys, deputy city clerks, mayors, and treasurers in cities of the first and second class. Specifically, it allows spouses who have been married to the municipal employee for ten years or longer to receive half of the retirement benefits that the deceased or retired employee was receiving or entitled to receive. This provision applies in cases where the employee has either retired or died in office after becoming eligible for retirement.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that these benefits will cease upon the remarriage of the spouse. The amendments are made to sections concerning retirement benefits for city attorneys, deputy city clerks, mayors, and treasurers, ensuring that the same eligibility criteria and benefit structure apply uniformly across these positions.

Statutes affected:
HB 1276: 24-12-120, 24-12-122, 24-12-124, 24-12-125
Act 413: 24-12-120, 24-12-122, 24-12-124, 24-12-125