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Committee moves firefighter pension bill to study, would allow retirees to return to service

2389683 · February 25, 2025
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Summary

Senate Bill 143, intended to allow eligible firefighter retirees to return to firefighting service without drawing state tax dollars from the pension fund, was sent to further study after sponsors described eligibility guardrails and fund performance.

Senate Bill 143, presented by Sen. Albers, was advanced for study after committee discussion about staffing shortfalls and the financial condition of the Firefighters' Pension Fund.

Senator Albers told the committee the bill would permit certain retirees to return to work in the fire service while continuing to draw their pension and noted the pension…

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