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Senate approves IPERS modernization bill to streamline member notifications

2259531 · February 11, 2025

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Summary

Senate File 162, requested by IPERS, passed the Iowa Senate to modernize certain administrative processes, including removing certified‑letter requirements for notices to members no longer eligible for benefits, which sponsors said will save money.

The Iowa Senate passed Senate File 162, a measure originating from the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) intended to improve administrative efficiency and reduce certain written notice requirements.

Senator Allans (senator from Woodbury) introduced the bill on behalf of IPERS, describing it as bringing "efficiency and modernization to the department" and saying it will save some money. One specific change noted on the floor would eliminate certain certified‑letter requirements for notifying members who are no longer eligible for IPERS benefits.

There was no extended debate; the senator moved the bill for final reading and passage. The motion to consider the reading thus far the last reading prevailed, and the roll call returned "Those voting aye 47, nay 0." The bill was declared to have passed and the title agreed to.