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Committee advances bill allowing Catawba Nation police to join state retirement system
Summary
The committee favorably reported S 127, which would permit police officers of the Catawba Nation to participate in the state's police officers' retirement system. Sponsors said the change would aid recruitment; the Catawba Nation agreed to limited recognition of state law for pension purposes only.
The Senate Finance Committee reported favorably on S 127, which would allow police officers of the Catawba Nation to join the state's police officers' retirement system.
Senator Bennet (subcommittee chair) explained PEBA reviewed the bill and did not expect meaningful fiscal impact because the tribal police force is small. He said allowing membership would improve the Catawba Nation's ability to recruit…
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