This bill appropriates funds from the State Employees' Retirement Fund and the SERS Defined Contribution Fund to cover expenses for the State Employees' Retirement Board for the fiscal year from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Specifically, it allocates $43,176,000 from the State Employees' Retirement Fund for salaries, wages, travel expenses, and other necessary costs associated with the board's operations, as well as for settling unpaid bills from the previous fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Additionally, it designates $2,879,000 from the SERS Defined Contribution Fund for similar expenses related to the administration of the State Employees' Defined Contribution Plan.
The bill ensures that the State Employees' Retirement Board has the necessary financial resources to fulfill its duties and responsibilities effectively during the specified fiscal year. It is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, or immediately, depending on which date comes later.