SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5413

BYSenator Moore

Changing the composition of the state employees' benefits board.

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 6, 1989

Senate Staff:Desley Brooks (786-7443)

AS OF FEBRUARY 3, 1989

BACKGROUND:

Prior to October 1, 1988 health care and other forms of insurance benefits were provided to state employees through contracts negotiated by the State Employees Insurance Board (SEIB).  The SEIB was composed of representatives of the Governor, higher education faculty and administrators, the director of the Department of Personnel, employee unions and associations, retired persons and the Legislature.  As of October 1, 1988 all of the functions of the SEIB were transferred to the State Employees' Benefits Board (SEBB).  The composition of the board remained essentially the same except the retired member was removed.

SUMMARY:

The requirement that a member of the State Employees' Benefits Board shall be a retired state employee covered by a program under the jurisdiction of the board is restored.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested