PERS seeks supplemental funding to implement hazardous-positions classification in HB 4,045

Jun 15, 2026

PERS requested one-time and biennial funding to accelerate implementation of House Bill 4,045 elements including hazardous-positions classification; PERS proposed using $1.3M underspend from police-and-fire work and requested approximately $1.5M in additional other funds, and the Legislative Fiscal Office recommended approval.

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Kevin Olynyk, director of the Public Employees Retirement System, told the subcommittee that House Bill 4,045 (2024) contained three main elements and that PERS needs supplemental funding to implement all parts, including a new hazardous-positions classification effective Jan. 1, 2030.

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