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Senate committee advances bill letting GERS retirees return to UVI payroll while keeping annuities
Summary
The Committee on Government Operations voted to forward legislation that would allow Government Employees Retirement System (GERS) retirees to take paid positions at the University of the Virgin Islands while continuing to draw their GERS annuity if they enroll in a different university retirement plan.
The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection voted to favorably report Bill No. 36‑0061 on Sept. 22, 2025, clearing the way for the measure to go to Rules and Judiciary. The bill would amend Title 3 of the Virgin Islands Code so retirees receiving a GERS annuity who later accept employment at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) could continue to collect their annuity while receiving a UVI salary if they enroll in an alternative university retirement plan.
Why it matters: Sponsors and witnesses said the bill opens opportunities for experienced faculty and technical staff to return to the territory’s only public university without losing retirement…
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