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Government Relations

While the Missouri legislature is in session (January - May), the PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees and staff closely monitor any proposed legislation regarding retirement and education. We work with Missouri education associations and other Missouri retirement systems to ensure the best interests of our members are served.

PSRS/PEERS Legislative News Archive

2016 Spring Legislative Session Update

The following bills have been introduced that impact the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) and our members.

Spring Break Legislative Update

Two bills have been introduced containing language to re-establish the 2.55% benefit formula factor for PSRS members. By law, this provision expired on July 1, 2014.

Bills Introduced to Re-establish PSRS 2.55% Benefit Factor

Two bills have been introduced in the Missouri Legislature containing language to re-establish the 2.55% benefit formula factor for Public School Retirement System of Missouri (PSRS) members. By law, this provision expired on July 1, 2014.

End of 2014 Legislative Session Update

The 97th Regular Session of the Missouri Legislature officially ended Friday, May 16, 2014 at 6 p.m. We are pleased to report no legislation was passed that had a negative impact on the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS).

Proposed Legislation Could Have Negative Impact on PSRS/PEERS Investments

On Thursday, April 17, Senate Bill (SB) 672 was amended in the Missouri House General Laws Committee to include several provisions, which could negatively impact the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS).