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MS SB2905

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sollie Norwood

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • PERS retirees elected to the Mississippi Legislature may receive their full retirement allowance while serving, in addition to regular legislative compensation, without withdrawing from service first
  • Current legislators who reach PERS retirement eligibility (meeting IRS age/service requirements) may begin receiving retirement benefits while continuing to serve in office
  • Legislators receiving retirement allowances while serving will not accrue additional creditable service and must pay the full employee contribution on their legislative compensation
  • The standard 90-day waiting period and employment restrictions that apply to other PERS retirees returning to state employment do not apply to legislators under this provision
  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Legislature; allow PERS retirees to receive retirement allowance while serving as a member of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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