SB 2898 Summary

• Requires the State of Mississippi and its departments, agencies, and subdivisions to pay the full employer contribution to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) for part-time employees, contract workers, contractual employees, and independent contractors.

• Part-time employees, contract workers, contractual employees, and independent contractors do not become PERS members or earn creditable service as a result of employer contributions paid under this requirement.

• Exempts duplicate contributions when a retiree providing services while drawing a retirement allowance would otherwise have contributions paid under Section 25-11-127.

• Amends Section 25-11-127 to clarify that employer contributions must be paid for retirees who are reemployed under the exceptions allowing limited work while drawing retirement benefits.

• Effective date: July 1, 2024.