This bill amends section 121.055 of the Florida Statutes to expand the Senior Management Service Class within the Florida Retirement System. It authorizes the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to select up to 235 additional non-judicial managerial or policymaking positions within the judicial branch for compulsory participation in the Senior Management Service Class, effective July 1, 2026. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Executive Director and the General Counsel of the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission also participate in this class starting on the same date.

The bill retains existing provisions regarding compulsory participation for certain judicial positions, such as the State Courts Administrator and Deputy State Courts Administrators, while introducing new requirements for the inclusion of additional positions. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2026, ensuring that the judicial branch's management structure aligns with the updated retirement system provisions.

Statutes affected:
H 647 Filed: 121.055