Lawmakers passed a bill May 29 that extends an increase in Nebraska judges\u2019 retirement contribution rates.<\/p>\n
LB306, introduced by Omaha Sen. Jeremy Nordquist, removes the pending July 1, 2014, sunset on a 1 percent employee contribution rate increase that was established in 2009.<\/p>\n
The bill incorporates provisions of LB229, a bill Nordquist also introduced, removing a scheduled July 1, 2014 sunset of an additional $1 fee on various court filings that was added in 2009. The fee increase is directed to the Judges Retirement Plan and will help offset any unfunded liabilities.<\/p>\n
The bill passed on a 41-6 vote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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