BEFORE THE public employees' Retirement board

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 2.43.2114 and 2.43.2608 establishing a process for the payment of employer contributions on behalf of working retirees, including independent contractors and other workers in PERS-covered positions

) ) ) ) ) ) )

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

 

          TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. On July 11, 2013, the Public Employees' Retirement Board published MAR Notice No. 2-43-483 pertaining to the proposed amendment of the above-stated rules at page 1161 of the 2013 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 13.

 

2. The Public Employees' Retirement Board has amended the above-stated rules as proposed.

 

3. The Public Employees' Retirement Board has thoroughly considered the comments received. A summary of the comments received and the board's responses are as follows:

 

COMMENT 1: A representative of the Legislative Services Division commented that the rule notice proposing these rules should have contained a statement regarding the effect the rules could have on small businesses. SB 139 requires that in certain circumstances state agencies conduct a small business impact analysis prior to the adoption.

 

RESPONSE 1: The Public Employees' Retirement Board determined that the proposed rules did not directly impact small business. Therefore the board is adding the following statement with regard to the requirements of SB 139: the Public Employees' Retirement Board has determined that the amendment of the above-referenced rules will not significantly and directly impact small businesses.

 

 

/s/ Melanie Symons                                    /s/ Scott Moore                                

Melanie Symons, Legal Counsel                  Scott Moore

and Rule Reviewer                                      Board President

                                                                 Public Employees' Retirement Board

 

Certified to the Secretary of State August 12, 2013