This legislative bill amends various sections of Nebraska's retirement laws, primarily focusing on the documentation required to verify U.S. citizenship or lawful presence for employees participating in retirement systems. Key changes include the introduction of new acceptable documents for verification, such as a state-issued motor vehicle learner's permit, and the requirement that all documents must be unexpired or have an extended expiration date granted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The bill also clarifies that no employee of a state agency or political subdivision can participate in retirement systems unless they meet the citizenship or lawful presence criteria. Additionally, it revises definitions and provisions related to retirement benefits, including the calculation of actuarial equivalency and the management of employee terminations.

Further amendments address the responsibilities of employers regarding employee terminations and the management of retirement benefits, requiring employers to notify the board of any employment terminations and provide necessary information. The bill also introduces provisions for the reemployment of members who have previously left the retirement system, ensuring they can resume contributions without losing prior service credit if they return within a specified timeframe. Additionally, it updates the eligibility requirements for judges and school employees, specifying that only U.S. citizens or those lawfully present in the U.S. can participate in their respective retirement systems. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the clarity, efficiency, and integrity of Nebraska's retirement systems while ensuring compliance with citizenship requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 23-2301, 23-2306, 23-2320, 24-701, 24-703.01, 42-1102, 79-902, 79-904.01, 79-915, 79-956, 79-978, 81-2014, 81-2016, 81-2017, 84-1301, 84-1307, 84-1322, 84-1502, 84-1504, 84-1511
Final Reading: 4-108, 23-2301, 23-2306, 23-2320, 24-701, 24-703, 24-703.01, 42-1102, 79-902, 79-904.01, 79-915, 79-956, 79-978, 81-2014, 81-2016, 84-1301, 84-1307, 84-1322, 84-1502, 84-1504, 84-1511
Slip Law: 4-108, 23-2301, 23-2306, 23-2320, 24-701, 24-703, 24-703.01, 42-1102, 79-902, 79-904.01, 79-915, 79-956, 79-978, 81-2014, 81-2016, 84-1301, 84-1307, 84-1322, 84-1502, 84-1504, 84-1511