NEMES CARRIES HOUSE BILL 30 IN SENATE, 

ISSUES STATEMENT FOLLOWING PASSAGE 

FRANKFORT, KY (March 18, 2025)—The following is a statement from Senator Michael J. Nemes, R-Shepherdsville, regarding the passage of House Bill (HB) 30 which exempts Kentucky State Police and retired troopers from pension spiking.  

“As a strong advocate for our hardworking public employees, I fully support this measure to ensure legislatively- and administratively-mandated pay increases are included in a retiring member’s compensation.  Providing fair and competitive wages is essential to attracting and retaining skilled professionals who provide invaluable services to our communities.  This change for KERS and CERS employees and Kentucky State Police, which conforms to a recent court ruling, acknowledges their dedication and contributions to our communities.

“HB 30 exempts from the anti-“pension spiking” provisions currently in law any increases in rates of pay authorized or funded by the legislative or administrative body of the employer, or mandated in a collective bargaining agreement approved by the legislative body, which are provided to members of KERS, CERS, or SPRS.  HB 30 further directs KSP to establish vacation, bereavement, and sick leave for Trooper R Class and CVE R Class employees at the same level as an officer with less than five years of service.”

The bill was delivered to the Governor on Friday.  He can sign it, allow it to become law without his signature or veto it.  For more information on HB 30, please visit the Legislative Research Commission website here.

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Sen. Mike Nemes, R-Shepherdsville, represents the 38th Senate District, encompassing Bullitt County and part of southern Jefferson County. Nemes serves as chair of the Senate State and Local Government Committee. He is also a member of the Senate Committees on Health Services, Judiciary, and Licensing and Occupations. Nemes is also a member of the IT Projects Oversight and Public Pension Oversight Board. He remains co-chair of the 2024 Efficient and Effective School Governance Task Force, which will continue its work throughout 2025. 

For a high-resolution .jpeg file of Nemes, please visit: https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislators%20Full%20Res%20Images/senate138.jpg.