Bill > SB0025

This bill modifies Utah's state retirement and reemployment laws for emergency services workers and retirees, providing several key provisions. For retirees who return to work within one year of retirement, the bill allows certain exceptions to retirement allowance cancellation, such as for public safety workers who suffered a job-related injury or for affiliated emergency services workers. The bill updates compensation limits for reemployed retirees, allowing them to earn up to a certain amount (adjusted annually for inflation) without losing their retirement benefits. For part-time appointed or elected board members, the bill permits up to $5,000 per year in compensation while maintaining retirement benefits. The bill also introduces a modified retirement allowance structure for reemployed retirees, where they receive a reduced retirement allowance (15-20% less) and do not receive annual cost-of-living adjustments during their reemployment period. These changes aim to provide more flexible reemployment options for retired public employees, particularly those in emergency services, while still maintaining fiscal responsibility for the state retirement system. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving participating employers and retirees time to understand and adapt to the new regulations.

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