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MS HB783

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jonathon McMillan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 25-11-127 of Mississippi Code to allow retired Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) members to work full-time in positions where their employer has a critical need or shortage of employees while drawing their full retirement allowance.

  • Requires employers to provide satisfactory evidence with quantifiable numbers to PERS documenting the existence of a critical need or shortage of employees before hiring a retiree under this provision.

  • Requires employers to provide satisfactory evidence that the retiree has the necessary education and experience for the critical need or shortage position.

  • Prohibits retired teachers eligible to return under Section 25-11-126 from using this new provision to return as teachers.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Retirees; may be employed full time in critical need or shortage position with PERS employer and draw full benefits.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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