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HB0045

Changes to Firefighter Pension Benefit Increases

Last scannedOct 19, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This bill proposes changing how annual pension increases are calculated for retired firefighters in Wyoming to address the fund's financial status.

Changes the rule for annual pension increases from a fixed 3% to a variable amount determined by the actuary.
Allows the pension board to increase benefits if the fund's assets are worth more than 100% of its liabilities.
Limits the maximum increase to an amount that keeps the fund's assets above 100% of its liabilities.
States that the legislature found the plan had an unfunded liability of over $42 million if the old 3% rule continued.
Clarifies that past pension increases already paid will not be reduced.

Retired firefighters who receive pension benefits.
Survivors and disabled individuals who receive benefits under the firemen's pension plan.
The Wyoming State Treasurer, who administers the pension fund.

The bill is marked as inactive and did not pass the House committee in 2013.
The specific dollar amount of future increases depends on the fund's financial performance each year.

Plain language

Actuarial value: The estimated value of the pension fund's assets and debts based on financial calculations.
Unfunded liability: The amount of money the pension fund owes in benefits that it does not currently have in assets to cover.

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Public statements

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Wyoming roll calls

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H Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4 1-5-0-0-12013-02-26 · House1 yes 5 no

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