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Legislature moves to restore sick-leave accrual for rehired retirees, sponsors frame measure as dignity and workforce support
Summary
Bill 50-38 COR would allow retirees who return to government employment while continuing annuity payments to accrue sick leave like active employees; supporters said the change restores fairness for rehired teachers and other critical employees.
The Legislature placed Bill 50-38 COR on the third reading file after senators argued the measure would restore sick-leave accrual for retirees rehired into government positions while still receiving annuity payments.
Sponsor Senator Chris Barnett told the chamber the measure responds to retired teachers and other rehired public servants who were denied sick-leave accrual under recent budget-language interpretations. Barnett said the change is intended to treat rehired retirees equitably…
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