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LEGISLATION GOALS

  LEGISLATION INFORMATION
 
Monitor legislation as it is introduced and support or oppose bills in the interest of retirees.

 
Increase the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) from 80% to 100% of the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

 
Allow a $5.00 increase multiplied by the number of years of service to be added each month to the benefits of State Retiress who retired before 1990.

 
Eliminate Missouri State Income Tax on retirement benefits for residents of the State of Missouri.

 
Continue to pursure a cafeteria plan for retirees.

 
Stop increases and possilby roll back property tax on residences of home owners over 65 years of age.

 
To increase the amount of federal tax deduction on Missouri income tax from $5,000.00 to $10,000.00 for individuals and from $10,000.00 to $15,000.00 for joint filers.