A Warning about Pending Legislation

In simple terms, a bill is an idea that has been presented to the General Assembly for possible action. The process is complicated, and it does not always lead to enactment of the bill. TRS urges caution in making retirement plans based on pending legislation because bills:

• must pass both houses and be signed by the governor to become law,
• may be amended,
• may not pass,
• may take years to pass, and
• may never become law.

Click here to see how a bill becomes a law (PDF).