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2008-2009 GREA Legislative Objectives

Members of GREA and the Local Units Should: 

·        Work to get the active Executive Director of GREA appointed as a permanent and automatic position to the TRS board of Directors.

·        Oppose any changes to the rule that sets the pre-funded TRS COLA for retired educators.

·        Oppose any form of Venture Capital that would use TRS money.

·        Support the Defined Benefits Plan and oppose the Defined Contributions Plan in relationship to individual contributions for TRS retirement.

·        Support Governor Perdue’s plan for State Income Taxes for Retirees 65 and above. Work that the current law granting tax exemptions for seniors age 62-65 remain in force.

·        Monitor the problems and support the members having problems with their Health Care Insurance.

·        Support Legislation that helps grandparents provide for their grandchildren.

·        Continue to monitor alternatives within other retirement programs that would not be in the best interests for Georgia retire educators.

·        Continue our support of the repeal of the GPO (Government Pension Offset) /WEP (Windfall Elimination Provision) Programs and encourage further participation through AARP.