PSRS/PEERS News Archive
2023 Legislative Session Ends: Multiple Provisions Sent to the Governor’s Desk that Impact PSRS/PEERS
During the 2023 Missouri legislative session that began Wednesday January 4, 2023, the General Assembly introduced more than 2,300 bills. PSRS/PEERS closely monitored over 250 of those bills and completed more than 45 fiscal impact requests.
Legislation Restoring 2.55% Benefit Factor, Increasing Working After Retirement Limits One Step Closer to Becoming Law
As of May 9, legislation impacting PSRS/PEERS members was passed by both the Missouri House and Senate.
April Board of Trustees Meeting Summary
The Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) Board of Trustees convened on April 16 and 17, 2023. A summary of the meeting is available here.
Dr. Kyle Collins to Retire, Step Down from the PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees
At the April 17, 2023 Board of Trustees meeting, the Board and staff honored Dr. Kyle Collins for his Board service. Dr. Collins will retire with PSRS on July 1 and as a result, will step down from his seat as a trustee representing active PSRS members effective July 1, 2023.
Legislative Update
Since the General Assembly began the 2023 legislative session on Wednesday January 4, 2023, more than 2,300 bills have been filed. PSRS/PEERS is currently tracking 256 pieces of legislation. The 2023 legislative session ends on Friday May 12.
PSRS/PEERS Ranked 44th Largest Among U.S. Retirement Funds
The Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) have moved up on Pension & Investments magazine’s list of the 1,000 Largest U.S. Retirement Funds.
February Board of Trustees Meeting Summary
The Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) Board of Trustees convened on February 5 and 6, 2023. A summary of the meeting is available here.
PSRS/PEERS Welcomes Katie Webb to the Board of Trustees
Katie Webb has joined the PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees as an active member of PSRS. She fills an open Board seat created by the retirement of Dr. Melinda Moss in October 2022.
Michael Moorefield Named PSRS/PEERS Chief Counsel
Michael Moorefield, of Columbia, MO, has been named chief counsel for the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) effective January 4, 2023.
Sarah Swoboda Named PSRS/PEERS Chief Operating Officer
Sarah Swoboda, of Jefferson City, MO, has been named chief operating officer for the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) effective December 19, 2022.