Washington Perspective, March 2006

Outlook for Pension Reforms in 2006

ICMA-RC understands that representatives from the Senate and House committees involved in the pension bill are on track to begin their deliberations by mid-March and final pension legislation could become law in April. [read more]

Key Regulatory Issues for 2006

Regarding SEC Chairman Cox’s agenda, issues of interest to ICMA-RC include the hard 4 p.m. close and redemption fees.. [read more]

Savings & Retirement Issues in Administration’s FY 2007 Budget Proposal

ICMA-RC is working behind the scenes and with state and local groups in supporting permanency for the retirement and savings provisions of EGTRRA; we also are part of coalition that is educating members and staff on the design flaws in the Retirement and Savings Initiatives — in particular, ERSAs. [read more]