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ID H0055
Bill
Status
3/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Commerce and Human Resources Committee
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AI Summary
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Retired members of Idaho's Public Employee Retirement System (PERSI) may serve as bona fide volunteers for PERSI employers without triggering reemployment rules or losing retirement benefits
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"Bona fide volunteer" is defined as someone who performs service without promise, expectation, or receipt of any compensation, and who is not performing work that would normally be paid
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Retired members who falsely claim volunteer status must repay all retirement allowance payments received, and their retirement will be negated
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The bill prohibits classifying employment conduct as volunteering to avoid being considered an employee under PERSI rules
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Effective date: July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause declaring immediate necessity
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide that service as a bona fide volunteer shall not be considered employment or reemployment and to define a term.
PERSI
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 4, 2025 Session Law Chapter 12 Effective: 07/01/2025
3/5/2025