SSB 5738 — Permitting individuals retired from the public employees' retirement system, the teachers' retirement system, the school employees' retirement system, and the public safety employees' retirement system additional opportunities to work for up to 1,040 hours per year while in receipt of pension benefits.

What this bill does

Extends the expiration of expanded eligibility for retirement benefits during specified employment in the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS), the School Employees' Retirement System (SERS), the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS), and the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Permits retirement benefits to continue for the first 1,040 hours per calendar year for specified TRS, SERS, PSERS and PERS members employed in specified positions with school districts and state agencies until July 1, 2030.

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Floor votes

• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 12, 2025
  41 yea · 7 nay · 1 not voting

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