Tennessee Retired Teachers Association

LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM 2011-2012

1. Continue to keep the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System funded on an actuarially sound basis.
· Work to assure that the benefits of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System accrue only to retirees and beneficiaries.
· Strive to be certain that the state’s monetary contribution to the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System never be less than recommended by the independent actuarial firm that determines the state’s contribution.
· Strongly urge when reductions are made in the state contribution level, the additional funds not needed to meet the goals set out by the actuarial firm will be used for retiree benefits.
2. Continue to work toward tax fairness with adequate funding necessary to address the growing needs of public education and retirees.
3. Request that the 107h Legislature:

• · Work to improve the economic benefits of retired teachers
• · Continue to increase the state contribution level to the State Medicare Supplement(Medigap) to improve benefits.
• Seek to secure a tuition discount for student of retired teachers who are still in college

5. Endorse and support the 2011-2012 TEA Legislative Program as passed by the TEA Representative Assembly, including but not limited to:
        

• TEA's Campaign Focusing on Teacher Compensation Issues
•         "60-80-90" Seeking to Improve Retirement, Insurance, Salaries

This Bill would remove your right to select your representative to the TCRS Board of Trustees
this bill has pass in the Senate and the House bill has passed
*SB 0102 by *Gresham, Summerville, Kelsey, Tracy, Campfield, Ketron, Bell, Watson, Beavers, Johnson.

Pensions and Retirement Benefits - As introduced, changes the method of selection of trustees of TCRS representing teachers and retired teachers from election by the representative assemblies of the Tennessee Education Association and the Tennessee Retired Teachers Association respectively to appointment by the speakers of the senate and the house. - Amends TCA Section 8-34-302 and Section 8-34-303.
Don't let Legislators mislead you about this loss.

For update on Insurance changes to
www.teateachers.org

The State Insurance Committee approved a premium increase for the Medicare Supplement beginning January 2011.
The new total premium will be $121 per month. 

*SB 0102 by *Gresham, Summerville, Kelsey, Tracy, Campfield, Ketron, Bell, Watson, Beavers, Johnson
Pensions and Retirement Benefits - As introduced, changes the method of selection of trustees of TCRS representing teachers and retired teachers from election by the representative assemblies of the Tennessee Education Association and the Tennessee Retired Teachers Association respectively to appointment by the speakers of the senate and the house. - Amends TCA Section 8-34-302 and Section 8-34-303. 

SB 0113 by *Johnson, Gresham, Summerville, Kelsey, Ketron (*HB 0130 by *Maggart, Casada)

Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As introduced, abolishes teachers' unions ability to negotiate terms and conditions of professional service with local boards ofeducation. - Amends TCA Section 5-23-107 and Title 49.

 

Amended versions of these bill have been adopted by the Senate and House.  for a copy of the adopted Conference Committee report click below.

 

 

http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0130