Pensions
Colorado PERA Returns 14.1% in 2025, Sees Slight Dip in Funded Status
Assets of the pension system rose to $75.1 billion, while unfunded liabilities ticked up to $30.1 billion.
Poor returns were expected, but it sets new funding legislation in motion next week.
Strong returns and new legislation help raise funded status to 61% from 58%.
State will contribute $225 million extra annually, and both employer and employee contributions rise.
A number of differences in the House and Senate versions of a new bill calls for debate.
Four-plus hour debate leaves Democratic, Republican leaders equally dissatisfied with reform.
If adopted, PERA could become 100% funded within 30 years.