House Bill No. introduced by M. Bertoglio seeks to reinstate former employer contribution rates for various retirement systems, notably establishing a 0% employer contribution rate for the Judges' Retirement System. The bill amends multiple sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) concerning the funding and calculation of contributions for the Judges', Highway Patrol Officers', Sheriffs', and Game Wardens' and Peace Officers' Retirement Systems. Key amendments include the removal of the requirement for an actuarially determined employer contribution for the Judges' Retirement System, replacing it with a flat 0% contribution rate, and introducing a monthly contribution from the natural resources operations state special revenue account to the judges' pension trust fund.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific employer contribution rates for the other retirement systems and establishes a framework for additional contributions based on actuarial valuations. It specifies that the state will contribute 38.33% of compensation for employees, with provisions for increasing employer contribution rates if the funded ratio of the judges' retirement system falls below 120%. The bill includes appropriations from the general fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and applies retroactively to employer contribution rates effective from July 1, 2023, reflecting a commitment to adjust retirement funding mechanisms for these public service sectors.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_1(1): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_1(2): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_1(3): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_1(4): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_1(5): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_1(6): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_1(7): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_1: 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_2(1): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_2(10): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_2(11): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_2(12): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_2(13): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_2(2): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_2(3): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_2(4): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_2(5): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_2(6): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_2(7): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_2(8): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_2(9): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_2: 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_3(1): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_3(10): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_3(2): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_3(3): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_3(4): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_3(5): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_3(6): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_3(7): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_3(8): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_3(9): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_3: 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_X(1): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_X(10): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_X(2): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_X(3): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_X(4): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_X(5): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_X(6): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_X(7): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_X(8): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_X(9): 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504
HB0085_X: 15-10-420, 17-7-502, 19-2-405, 19-2-409, 19-5-404, 19-6-404, 19-7-403, 19-7-404, 19-8-504