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AB 196

Relating to: rehired annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Brooks and 13 co-sponsors

AB 196 - Relating to Rehired Annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System OverviewBill Number: AB 196 Title: Relating to: rehired annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System. (

Representative Brown added as a coauthor
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Bill Summary · AB 196

AB 196 - Relating to Rehired Annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System

Overview

Bill Number: AB 196
Title: Relating to: rehired annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System. (FE)
Status: Representative DeSmidt added as a coauthor
Introduced: January 08, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of AB 196 is to address issues surrounding the employment of rehired annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The bill aims to provide more flexibility and clarity around the rules governing the employment of WRS retirees who return to work in the public sector.

Key Provisions

  • Allows WRS annuitants to be rehired without suspending their annuity payments, provided they meet certain criteria:
    • The annuitant must have been retired for at least 30 days prior to returning to work.
    • The rehired position must be in a different employer agency than the one the annuitant retired from.
    • The rehired position must be for no more than 1,200 hours per calendar year.
  • Requires employers to notify the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) when rehiring an annuitant and provide details on the position and hours worked.
  • Directs ETF to monitor rehired annuitants and suspend annuity payments if the 1,200-hour limit is exceeded.
  • Provides an exception to allow annuitants to be rehired by their previous employer agency if the position is deemed "mission-critical" by the employer.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • WRS retirees who wish to return to public sector employment will benefit from the increased flexibility provided by this bill.
  • Public sector employers in Wisconsin will have more options to rehire experienced, knowledgeable workers without suspending their annuity payments.
  • The Department of Employee Trust Funds will be responsible for monitoring rehired annuitants and enforcing the 1,200-hour limit.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

AB 196 was introduced on January 8, 2025 and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. The bill has been referred to the Assembly Committee on State Affairs for consideration. If passed by the committee, it will then move to the full Assembly for a vote. If approved by the Assembly, the bill will then proceed to the Senate for further consideration. The timeline for the bill's progression will depend on the legislative calendar and the level of support or opposition it receives.

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

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