The bill amends Section 36-10-36 of the General Laws regarding post-retirement employment for members who have retired under titles 16, 36, or 45. It establishes that retired members may not be employed by any state agency or department without suspending their retirement benefits during the period of employment. However, it allows retired members to work for municipalities that participate in the municipal employees retirement system for a limited number of days without losing their retirement benefits. The bill outlines specific conditions under which retired members can serve in various elected or appointed positions, including as mayors, town administrators, or members of state boards, while still receiving their retirement allowances.

Notably, the bill introduces a provision that allows retired members to serve as members of the Rhode Island state labor relations board without forfeiting their retirement benefits. It specifies that no additional service credits will be granted for any post-retirement employment, and it requires that notice of such employment be sent monthly to the retirement board by both the employer and the retired member. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
7395: 36-10-36