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SB 105

Relating to: jailers and protective occupation annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System who are rehired by a participating employer. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Julian Bradley and 10 co-sponsors

SB 105 adjusts Wisconsin Retirement System rules for rehired jailers and protective workers, modifying how their annuity benefits interact with new employment compensation.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 105

Legislative bill overview

SB 105 modifies Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) rules for jailers and protective occupation workers who are rehired after previously retiring and receiving annuity payments. The bill appears to address how these individuals' pension benefits and employment status are treated when they return to work with a participating WRS employer.

Why is this important

This affects a specific group of public employees in law enforcement and corrections who may need or choose to return to work after retirement. The policy has implications for both individual retirees' benefit calculations and the long-term financial obligations of the retirement system, particularly in counties or municipalities facing staffing challenges.

Potential points of contention

  • Benefit recalculation fairness: How rehired annuitants' new earnings interact with existing pension payments—whether they receive additional benefits, if payments are suspended, or if complex dual-compensation scenarios arise
  • System cost implications: Whether rehiring retirees creates unfunded liabilities or double-dipping concerns, or conversely, whether it provides cost savings through experienced worker retention
  • Equity across occupations: Why jailers and protective occupation workers receive special treatment compared to other WRS-covered rehired retirees in different professions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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