Senate unanimously approves higher employer match for state law-enforcement 401(k) accounts
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Summary
SB 452, a governor-supported bill to accelerate state employer contribution rates to 401(k)-style accounts for post-certified state law-enforcement officers, passed the Senate 49–0. Sponsors said the change aims to improve recruitment and retention while protecting the state's long-term finances.
The Georgia Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 452 on Feb. 17, a governor-backed measure that accelerates the state employer contribution rate to 401(k)-style accounts for post-certified state law-enforcement officers.
Senator (35) described the bill as an administration priority to ‘‘improve recruitment and retention of our public safety officers’’ while protecting the state’s long-term fiscal position. Under the proposal, the state would accelerate its matching schedule so that employer contributions rise more quickly by years of service, with a cap described on the floor.
Senator (35) said the goal is to make the state more competitive and to double the state contribution effectively compared with the current schedule in later years; he framed the change as targeted to officers enrolled in the state retirement setup for certified law-enforcement personnel.
There were no recorded floor objections. The final roll call recorded 49 yeas and 0 nays. The bill will proceed in the legislative process.
