This bill amends the Minnesota State Retirement System's correctional employees retirement plan by implementing recommendations from the MSRS correctional plan eligibility work group. Key changes include modifying eligibility requirements, updating eligible employment positions, and introducing new definitions relevant to the correctional plan. The bill establishes procedures for adding or removing plan coverage, grants a right to appeal, and makes conforming changes to existing statutes. Notably, it repeals several subdivisions of section 352.91 that are no longer applicable, streamlining the definitions and criteria for retirement plan coverage. Specific legal language changes include the addition of a new subdivision in section 352.01 defining the "executive director" of the system and updates to section 352.029 regarding employee and employer contributions.

Additionally, the bill establishes a Correctional Plan Membership Committee responsible for reviewing requests related to employment position changes and coverage determinations. It outlines procedures for correcting errors in plan coverage, ensuring employees are accurately classified under the appropriate retirement plans. The bill also mandates that any changes in employment titles or coverage must be communicated to affected employees, allowing for appeals against committee decisions. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2026, and the bill aims to enhance retirement benefits and clarify eligibility criteria for correctional employees in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 352.91, 352.01, 352.029, 352.03, 352.90, 352.93, 352.955