House File 969 amends various sections of the Iowa Code related to retirement systems, specifically addressing the definitions and contributions associated with cancer and infectious diseases for members on active duty. The bill redefines "cancer" in both Section 97A.1 and Section 411.1 to clarify it as a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth. It also modifies the contribution rates for fiscal periods beginning July 1, 2020, and July 1, 2025, establishing specific percentages for employee and employer contributions related to these diseases. Notably, the bill introduces new provisions that require an increase in the applicable employee percentage and a decrease in the applicable employer percentage for special service members starting in the fiscal year 2025.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the Iowa public employees retirement system to adopt emergency rules to implement the changes made in Section 97B.11, which will take effect immediately upon enactment. The contribution rates for members will be adjusted to reflect these changes, with specific percentages outlined for different service categories. The bill emphasizes the importance of these adjustments to ensure that the retirement system can adequately finance the costs associated with the presumption of cancer and infectious diseases as contracted during active duty.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 97A.1, 411.1
Reprinted: 97A.1, 97B.11, 411.8
Enrolled: 97A.1, 97A.8, 97A.5, 411.8