Bill > LD1947

This bill proposes several technical amendments to the laws governing the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). The bill makes modifications to various definitions and processes, including changing the definition of "surviving spouse" to mean a spouse who survives the member's death, rather than simply being alive at the time of death. It introduces a new definition of "survive" or "surviving" as living for at least 120 hours after the death of a qualifying member. The bill also removes the requirement for documents to be notarized, instead allowing for "duly acknowledged" documents, which can include electronic identification processes. Additionally, the bill updates provisions related to disability retirement benefits, clarifies rules about earnings and benefit calculations for part-time and seasonal employees, and makes technical changes to how overpayments and benefit reductions are handled. The bill also adjusts quorum requirements for the retirement system's board and provides more flexibility for retired employees returning to work. These changes aim to modernize and streamline the administrative processes of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1947&snum=132