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NJ S1442
NJ S1442Permits certain retired public employees in PERS to collect pension while also collecting salary as an elected official.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill permits members of the Public Employees' Retirement System who are serving as an elected official on the bill's effective date to be eligible to retire and receive pension benefits while continuing to hold elected office and receive the full salary for that office if their retirement allowance is not based solely on service in the public office to which they were elected. No contributions will be required of the member covering that service. A provision of law identical to the one in this bill was repealed in 2011, but this bill will be limited to current elected office holders.
AI Summary
This bill allows certain retired public employees who are members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) to collect their pension benefits while also receiving their full salary as an elected official, provided they were serving in that elected office on the bill's effective date and their pension is not solely based on their service in that specific elected role. This provision aims to address a situation similar to one that was repealed in 2011 but is now being reinstated specifically for current elected officials, and importantly, these individuals will not be required to make further contributions to PERS for their service in that elected office.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1442 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1442_I1.HTM |
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