2009-2010 Legislative Objectives

Ø COLA for active employees = 2008 Consumer Price Index (CPI-w) as of December 31^st 

Ø State match to the deferred compensation program on behalf of permanent full time employees 

Ø Step Pay Plan for active state employees 

Ø A COLA for retirees set forth in House Bill 4876 

Ø Maintain benefit and premium levels at their current levels while encouraging improvements in vision, hearing, and dental coverage for the State Health Plan/Review of $25 Smoker Surcharge 

Ø Per diem and Mileage reimbursements be set at  Federal levels 

Ø Allow employees to accrue unlimited sick leave 

Ø Allow employees to donate sick leave to specific co-workers when authorized 

Ø Allow employees/retirees discount admission to state parks and recreation facilities 

Ø Allow employees/retirees free or discount classes at state supported institutions of higher learning when space is available 

Ø Increase the retirement formula 

Ø Increase sick leave for additional service time at retirement from 90 to 120 days