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NJ S305
NJ S305Permits PERS retiree to return to elective public office after retirement under certain circumstances.
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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 provides that a former member of the Public Employees' Retirement System who has been granted a retirement allowance prior to, or on or after, the effective date of this bill, for any cause other than disability, may return to an elective public office position with the former employer, either by appointment to fill a vacancy or by election, without cancellation of the retirement and reenrollment in the system if: (1) the return commences after the retirement allowance becomes due and payable; (2) the former member had attained the service retirement age, applicable to that member, as of the date of retirement; and (3) the compensation for the elective public office held is less than $12,000 per year. This bill will be effective if the qualified status of the retirement system under federal law can be maintained upon its application, and such modifications to the system as may be available will be made to allow for its application. As used in this bill, "former employer" means the public entity from which the former member retired from service performed immediately prior to retirement.
AI Summary
This bill allows former members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), who have retired for reasons other than disability and are receiving a retirement allowance, to return to an elective public office with their former employer without losing their retirement benefits or having to reenroll in the system. This is permitted if their return to public service begins after their retirement allowance is due and payable, they had reached their service retirement age when they retired, and the compensation for the new elective office is less than $12,000 per year. The bill's effectiveness is contingent on maintaining the retirement system's qualified status under federal law, with necessary modifications to the system to accommodate these changes. A "former employer" is defined as the public entity from which the individual retired.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
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/S305 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/305_I1.HTM |
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