Panel backs amendment to let retired state workers keep pensions while appointed to unclassified posts
The Senate State and Local Government Committee voted 6-0 to adopt an amendment to Senate Bill 2227 to allow certain retirees to continue receiving Public Employees Retirement System benefits while serving in unclassified appointments, after clarifying federal tax and plan-qualification concerns.
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The Senate State and Local Government Committee on Monday voted to adopt an amendment to Senate Bill 2227 that would allow certain retired state employees to continue receiving retirement benefits while accepting appointment to unclassified positions without rejoining the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
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