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 Notably, it repeals several subdivisions of section 352.91 that are no longer applicable, which previously defined "covered correctional service." New provisions include the addition of a subdivision in section 352.01 defining the "executive director" and updates to section 352.029 regarding employee and employer contributions.

Additionally, the bill creates a correctional plan membership committee responsible for overseeing changes to employment positions and determining employee coverage under the retirement plan. It outlines procedures for changing employment position titles and transferring employees to new eligible facilities while maintaining their retirement plan coverage. The bill also establishes a framework for reviewing classifications eligible for coverage, with a standing review committee appointed by the Direct Care and Treatment executive board. Furthermore, it introduces a new section, 352.908, to address the correction of plan coverage errors and clarifies eligibility for retirement annuities based on covered service. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the management of retirement benefits for correctional employees and ensure accurate coverage under the appropriate retirement plans.

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