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MT HB349

Revise TRS laws related to reemployment


summary

Introduced
01/29/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
02/24/2025
Passed
05/05/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/08/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT ESTABLISHING PROVISIONS FOR RETIREES UNDER THE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO RETURN TO WORK FOR THE SUPERINTENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION WITHOUT LOSING RETIREMENT BENEFITS; ESTABLISHING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING RULEMAKING AUTHORITY; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE AND A TERMINATION DATE.”

AI Summary

This bill creates a temporary provision allowing retired members of the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) to be reemployed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction under specific conditions. Specifically, a retired member who has received retirement benefits for at least two months and completed 27 or more years of creditable service can be hired full-time for up to 5 years without losing retirement benefits. The Superintendent must first attempt to fill the position through advertising and demonstrate an inability to hire a non-retired member. The retired employee will be ineligible for active membership and additional service credit, and the employing agency must contribute monthly to the TRS. The bill includes reporting requirements, with the TRS board required to report biennially to legislative committees about the implementation of this provision. The employer must obtain certification from the TRS board verifying the retired member's eligibility, and the retired member is exempt from standard earnings and employment limits. This temporary provision will be in effect from the bill's passage until June 30, 2031, providing a targeted solution to potential staffing challenges within the Superintendent of Public Instruction's office.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned (on 05/08/2025)

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