legislative/political education committee
L/PEC
L/PEC activities and funds help PASR establish a strong and effective legislative voice for all school retirees. PASR serves as a legislative watchdog for all of Pennsylvania’s public school retirees.
In the past, PASR has helped school retirees attain seven cost-of-living adjustments and had a hand in the creation of health insurance premium assistance which is now $100 a month, as well as many other legislative accomplishments.
In the past, PASR has helped school retirees attain seven cost-of-living adjustments and had a hand in the creation of health insurance premium assistance which is now $100 a month, as well as many other legislative accomplishments.
- L/PEC Committee: The Legislative/Political Education Committee (L-PEC) shall concern itself with the enactment of legislation at both the state and national levels which affects the welfare of retired personnel and recommend special procedures for securing action on pending legislation in accordance with the general policies for legislative activity established by the PASR Board of Directors. It shall also solicit voluntary contributions from PASR members, administer the Legislative/Political Education Fund in support of PASR’s legislative objectives and programs, provide the PASR membership with information about the political candidates and the positions of interest to PASR, and encourage PASR members to become actively involved in supporting the candidates of their choice.
PASR Legislative Agenda & Advocacy
PASR continues fighting on behalf of public school retirees and assumes a lead role through the following initiatives:
- Promote continued preservation of the defined benefit plan of PSERS
- Promote legislation required to strengthen the Health Options Program (HOP) administered by PSERS
- Promote legislation to maintain or increase the current level of premium assistance that is provided to eligible retirees
- Advocate for an ad hoc cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for school retirees
- Support the increase from one the number of retired members who serve on the PSERS Board of Trustees
- Promote passage of legislation to prevent abuse and political manipulation of the retirement systems
- Support any legislation that will protect Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security benefits.
Pennsylvania Legislative & Governor Contacts
Stay Informed and Stay Involved
Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees
Education Voters of PA
Ballotpedia
Vote411.org
Spotlight PA
Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees
Education Voters of PA
Ballotpedia
Vote411.org
Spotlight PA
help pasr advocate for you
PASR members and supporters help finance our efforts through L/PEC contributions. Each dollar we receive does make a difference.
L/PEC donations are used to:
L/PEC donations are used to:
- Promote establishment of positive relationships with legislators by educating them on the issues, attending their caucus events in Harrisburg, and sponsoring “meet your legislator” and “meet and greet” legislative candidates events in their districts.
- Interview candidates for public office and publicize their positions on issues of concern to all school retirees.
- Compile and publicize the voting records of officials serving in Harrisburg on issues of concern to retirees.
- Pay the expenses of producing and mailing information to keep volunteers and members informed on what is happening in Harrisburg.