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NJ S305
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nilsa Cruz-Perez
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AI Summary
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Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) retirees may return to elective public office with their former employer without canceling their retirement benefits or re-enrolling in the system
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Three conditions must be met: return must occur after retirement allowance is payable, the retiree must have reached service retirement age at time of retirement, and compensation for the elective office must be less than $12,000 per year
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Applies to positions filled either by appointment to a vacancy or through election
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Excludes retirees who retired due to disability from this provision
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Implementation is contingent on maintaining the retirement system's qualified status under federal tax law
Legislative Description
Permits PERS retiree to return to elective public office after retirement under certain circumstances.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/13/2026