SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5538
As of January 27, 2023
Title: An act relating to postretirement employment in nursing positions for a state agency.
Brief Description: Concerning postretirement employment in nursing positions for a state agency.
Sponsors: Senators Cleveland, Dhingra and Wilson, C..
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Ways & Means: 1/30/23.
Brief Summary of Bill
  • Allows certain retirees of the state's pension systems returning to work in a nursing position for a state agency to work up to 1040 hours while collecting a retirement benefit. 
SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS
Staff: Amanda Cecil (786-7460)
Background:

Retirees of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) are generally able to work up to 867 hours per year in a position covered by any of the state's pension systems while receiving a retirement benefit. A retiree that works more than 867 hours is reinstated as an active member and their retirement benefit ceases.

 

Members of PERS Plans 2 and 3 have a normal retirement age of 65 and may retire as early as age 55 with a reduced benefit if they meet service credit requirements.  Members of PSERS with more than ten years of service have a normal retirement age of 60, and may retire as early as age 53 with a reduced benefit if they meet service credit requirements.  
Summary of Bill:

Until July 1, 2026, PERS and PSERS retirees may work for a state agency for up to 1040 hours per year in a nursing position while continuing to receive a pension benefit. 
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Creates Committee/Commission/Task Force that includes Legislative members: No.
Effective Date: The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.