Bill > HB1544

This bill modifies the Pennsylvania State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) membership and participation rules, primarily focusing on Representatives of the House of Representatives. Specifically, Representatives who first take office on or after December 1, 2026, will not be able to elect membership in the system but may choose to participate only in the plan. If a Representative fails to make an election within 30 days of taking office, their service will not be eligible for future crediting. The bill introduces an irrevocable option for these Representatives to become solely plan participants, which means they will continue in that status for all future state service, except as a Class A-5 exempt employee. Upon termination and subsequent reemployment, such Representatives will resume active participation regardless of previous termination or distribution status. The bill also clarifies that when an annuitant returns to service, they will resume active membership in the system and participation in the plan, with specific provisions for those who previously elected to be solely plan participants. These changes aim to provide more flexible retirement options for state employees, particularly for Representatives of the House of Representatives.

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