HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:   Pensions 

TIME & DATE: 10:00 AM or upon final adjourn./recess of Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, and V Committee
Thursday, July 10, 2014 

PLACE:       E1.030 
CHAIR:       Rep. Bill Callegari 

The House Pension Committee will convene a joint public hearing with the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article III to consider the following interim charge topics:

Study the affordability of health care for active public school employees. Examine how premiums and out-of-pocket costs have increased over time and how these increases have affected employees and school districts, and make appropriate recommendations. (Joint charge with the House Committee on Appropriations)

Examine the immediate and long-term fiscal impact of the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) health care plan (TRS-Care). (Joint charge with the House Committee on Appropriations)

The committee will hear invited testimony only.

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 24 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.