This bill modifies the reemployment pension provisions for police officers under the public employees police and fire retirement plan in Minnesota. It introduces a new subdivision to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 353.37, which clarifies that the reemployment rules do not apply to police officers who are receiving or have applied for an annuity and return to work under the public employees police and fire retirement plan. Additionally, the bill establishes definitions for terms such as "city," "police and fire plan," and "police officer," and outlines eligibility criteria for reemployment, including a minimum of five years of service and the requirement to be receiving or have applied for an annuity.

Furthermore, the bill sets specific limitations on the number of retired police officers that a city may employ. Cities that employed five or fewer police officers in the previous year can rehire any number of returning members, while those with more than five but fewer than 100 are limited to five or 25% of their previous year's officers, whichever is greater. Cities with 100 or more officers can rehire up to 25 members or 10% of their previous year's officers, whichever is greater. The bill also stipulates that reemployment does not affect the member's annuity or insurance benefits and outlines the terms of employment, including duration, compensation, and due process rights.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 353.37