Panel reviews cutting judge retirement contribution and reverting benefit tier in AM1978 Committee heard LB1101 and AM1978, which would reduce (or eliminate under the amendment) the state's contribution to the judges' retirement plan, reduce some employee contribution rates, and increase the maximum COLA for certain judges; actuarial analysis showed the plan would remain well funded in projected scenarios, while judicial fiscal staff urged an incremental approach.

Nebraska's Retirement Systems Committee is debating a bold proposal that could reshape judges' retirement benefits while saving taxpayers millions—will they take the plunge?

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