2018 House Bill 5918

Pull retirement health benefits from wantonly neglectful state officials

Introduced in the House

May 2, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Pete Lucido (R-36)

To take away the post-retirement health insurance benefits granted to a state employee who is fired or resigns for willfully and wantonly neglecting his or her duty. Note: Unlike pension benefits, providing post-employment health insurance benefits is not a binding obligation on the state.

Referred to the Committee on Financial Liability Reform

Nov. 8, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 4, 2018

Passed in the House 91 to 15 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 5, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations