The bill amends existing laws regarding post-retirement employment for members of the retirement system, specifically addressing the conditions under which retired members can be reemployed. It introduces new provisions that allow police officers, as defined in the law, to be reemployed by state agencies or departments, or by nongovernmental entities contracted by state agencies, for the purpose of working state-funded details. This reemployment is subject to the existing seventy-five working days limit, and any retirement benefits will be suspended if this limit is exceeded.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that no additional service credits will be granted for this post-retirement employment. It maintains existing provisions that allow retired members to serve in various elected or appointed positions without forfeiting their retirement benefits, as long as they do not accrue additional service credits. The bill also specifies that retired members can be reemployed by municipalities under certain conditions, including a limit on the number of working days and the requirement for monthly reporting to the retirement board. Overall, the bill aims to provide more flexibility for retired police officers while ensuring that their retirement benefits remain intact under specified circumstances.

Statutes affected:
2935: 36-10-36, 45-21-54