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MS HB832

MS HB832
Retirement; allow PERS retirees to serve in elective office in same manner as for elected county or municipal offices.

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Introduced
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 25-11-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certain Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System To Retire And Continue In Elective Office, And Authorize Retired Members Of The Retirement System To Be Elected To Office, And Receive Their Retirement Allowance While Serving In Elective Office, In The Same Manner As Authorized For Persons In Elected County Or Municipal Offices; To Amend Sections 25-11-105, 25-11-305, 5-1-41, 5-1-47, 9-9-11, 25-3-3, 25-3-25, 25-3-31, 25-3-35 And 25-3-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill allows individuals who are retired from the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) to serve in state, district, or local elective offices and continue to receive their retirement allowance, similar to how this is already permitted for elected county or municipal offices. It amends existing laws to permit retirees to hold these elected positions without their retirement benefits being interrupted, provided they meet certain conditions, such as waiving their salary or electing to receive compensation below a certain threshold. The bill also makes conforming changes to various sections of Mississippi law related to public employee retirement, legislative compensation, and salaries for judges, district attorneys, and other elected officials to align with this new provision.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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