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HB0165

Increase in Retirement Benefits for State Employees

Last scannedOct 6, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This act increases retirement benefits for certain state employees and makes changes to outdated rules.

Increases the normal retirement benefit rate from two and one-eighth percent (2.125%) to two and three-eighths percent (2.375%) of the highest average salary after July 1, 2026 for members who started working between June 30, 1981 and August 31, 2012.
Increases the normal retirement benefit rate from two percent (2%) to two and one-eighth percent (2.125%) of the highest average salary after July 1, 2026 for members who started working after August 31, 2012.
Removes outdated rules that are no longer needed.

State employees who retired or will retire under the Wyoming retirement system and meet certain employment dates.

This bill did not pass and was not considered for introduction.
It only applies to members whose retirement benefits are calculated under specific sections of Wyoming law.
The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, unless otherwise specified.

Plain language

Normal Retirement Benefit: The regular monthly payment a state employee receives after retiring, based on their salary and years of service.
Years of Service Credit: The number of years an employee has worked for the state, which affects how much they receive in retirement benefits.

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