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NJ S51
NJ S51Permits PERS retiree to return to elective public office after retirement under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
12/01/2025
12/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that a former member of the Public Employees' Retirement System who has been granted a retirement allowance prior to, or on or after, the effective date of this bill, for any cause other than disability, may return to an elective public office position with the former employer, either by appointment to fill a vacancy or by election, without cancellation of the retirement and reenrollment in the system if: (1) the return commences after the retirement allowance becomes due and payable; (2) the former member had attained the service retirement age, applicable to that member, as of the date of retirement; and (3) the compensation for the elective public office held is less than $12,000 per year. This bill will be effective if the qualified status of the retirement system under federal law can be maintained upon its application, and such modifications to the system as may be available will be made to allow for its application. As used in this bill, "former employer" means the public entity from which the former member retired from service performed immediately prior to retirement.
AI Summary
This bill allows former members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), who are receiving retirement benefits for reasons other than disability, to return to an elective public office with their former employer without losing their retirement status or having to re-enroll in the system, provided certain conditions are met. These conditions include that the return to public service must begin after their retirement allowance is already being paid, they must have reached their service retirement age at the time of their initial retirement, and the annual compensation for the new elective office must be less than $12,000. The bill also stipulates that it will only take effect if the PERS can maintain its qualified status under federal law and if necessary modifications are made to the system. A "former employer" is defined as the public entity from which the individual retired.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 12/01/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S51 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/51_I1.HTM |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 1/6/2026; as introduced | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/51_E1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement SSG 12/1/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/51_S1.PDF |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/51_T1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/51_I1.HTM |
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