Panel backs temporary measure letting retirees return as full‑time school bus drivers

Jan 20, 2026

HB138 would allow state retirees to become full‑time bus drivers while continuing to draw retirement benefits; sponsor described the change as a temporary fix (sunset 2030) to address driver shortages and said RSA has no objection. Committee gave a favorable report.

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Representative Pascal presented House Bill 138 as a temporary fix to an acute shortage of school bus drivers.

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