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NJ S707

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Burzichelli

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the outdated $10,000 annual salary threshold reference for retired Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) members returning to teaching positions at public higher education institutions in New Jersey.

  • PERS retirees returning to teach at public colleges and universities would be exempt from pension cancellation and re-enrollment requirements regardless of their compensation level.

  • Updates gendered language throughout the statute by replacing "he/him/his" with gender-neutral terms such as "the person," "the member," and "the former member."

  • The bill implements changes recommended by the New Jersey Law Revision Commission to align the statute with legislative intent.

Legislative Description

Eliminates salary reference for retired members of PERS returning to employment in teaching staff positions.

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

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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