Bill
AB 36
Overview: AB 36, "Relating to: law enforcement and firefighter annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System who are rehired by a participating employer", has been referred to the
Overview: AB 36, "Relating to: law enforcement and firefighter annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System who are rehired by a participating employer", has been referred to the committee on Rules in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Purpose and Intent: The primary purpose of AB 36 is to address the employment and retirement benefits of law enforcement officers and firefighters who are rehired by a participating employer in the Wisconsin Retirement System after retiring.
Key Provisions:
- Allows law enforcement and firefighter annuitants to be rehired by a participating employer without suspending their retirement annuity
- Requires the rehired annuitant to pay the same retirement contributions as active employees
- Provides that the rehired annuitant's additional service will not be used to calculate a new retirement benefit
Affected Parties and Impacts: AB 36 directly affects law enforcement officers and firefighters who are members of the Wisconsin Retirement System and are considering or have been rehired by a participating employer after retirement. The bill aims to provide more flexibility and options for these public safety professionals while maintaining the integrity of the retirement system.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the committee on Rules in the Wisconsin State Assembly, indicating that it is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. The next steps would involve the committee reviewing the bill and potentially holding hearings before deciding whether to send it to the full Assembly for consideration.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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