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MS HB1482

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows retired members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) with 25+ years of service and age 70+ to continue receiving retirement benefits while serving in the Legislature, provided retirement became effective at least 90 days before taking office.

  • Allows current Legislature members with 25+ years of PERS service and age 70+ to begin receiving retirement benefits while continuing to serve, without requiring them to leave office.

  • Persons receiving retirement benefits while serving in the Legislature may choose between two compensation options: (a) 50% of legislative session compensation if serving no more than half the normal working days per fiscal year, or (b) up to 25% of their average compensation with no time limitations.

  • Persons receiving retirement benefits while serving in the Legislature are not considered active PERS members and do not accrue additional creditable service during this period.

  • Effective July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Legislature; allow certain retired PERS members to receive a retirement allowance while serving as a member of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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