Bill > HB1730

This bill modifies provisions of the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) by making a specific change related to post-retirement employment for court reporters. Currently, retired members are generally prohibited from being rehired by their former employer for one year after leaving employment, unless they waive their retirement benefits and return as a bona fide employee. The bill introduces an exception specifically for retired court reporters, allowing them to be rehired after a shorter waiting period of 60 days, provided they also waive their retirement benefits and return as a bona fide employee. The bill does not alter other existing retirement system rules, such as normal retirement dates, benefit calculations, or post-retirement employment guidelines for other types of employees. The changes will take effect on November 1, 2025, giving employers and employees time to understand and prepare for the new provision. This modification appears to provide more flexibility for court reporters who may want to return to work more quickly after retirement, while maintaining the general intent of preventing immediate rehiring of retired employees.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1730&Session=2600