ME LD1791

Directs the Maine Public Employees Retirement System to review policies, adopt emergency rules, and submit an implementation plan within 6 months to align with the federal Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, which repealed benefit reductions for public employees like teachers, police officers, and firefighters

Requires the Bureau of Revenue Services to review and amend rules to address tax implications of the federal act and coordinate with the retirement system on benefits changes

Orders the Governor's Office to designate a lead department and establish an inter-agency working group to coordinate implementation across all affected state departments

Mandates an initial report to legislative committees on Labor, Housing and Economic Development, and Taxation by January 1, 2026, with subsequent reports every 6 months until full implementation

Enacted as emergency legislation to take effect immediately upon approval, bypassing the standard 90-day waiting period