This bill amends the definition of "part-time" employment for retired members of the New Hampshire retirement system by increasing the maximum allowable work hours from 1,352 to 1,664 hours per calendar year. It also eliminates the previous 28-day waiting period that retired members had to observe before being employed on a part-time basis. Additionally, the bill specifies that certain detail assignments performed by retired law enforcement officers will not count towards the maximum hours cap, thereby allowing them to work these assignments without affecting their part-time status.

The bill does not provide any funding or authorize new positions, and its fiscal impact is indeterminable, as it is unclear how many employers will adopt the new provisions. The Department of Administrative Services notes that part-time employees working 30 hours or more per week may be eligible for health and dental benefits, which could influence budget considerations. Overall, the legislation aims to provide greater flexibility for retired members of the New Hampshire retirement system to work part-time while still receiving their retirement benefits.

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Introduced: 100-A:1