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HB 1033

State Retirement and Pension System - Reemployment Earnings Limitations - Maximum Average Final Compensation

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cathi Forbes

Maryland modifies state pension reemployment earnings caps and final compensation calculations, affecting retired state workers' post-retirement income and benefit amounts.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 774
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Bill Summary · HB 1033

Legislative bill overview

HB 1033 modifies Maryland's state retirement and pension system by adjusting reemployment earnings limitations and maximum average final compensation calculations. The bill, now law, creates new parameters for how much retired state employees can earn if they return to work and how their pension benefits are calculated based on final compensation averages.

Why is this important

These changes directly affect thousands of Maryland state retirees and current employees nearing retirement, potentially influencing their post-retirement financial planning and work decisions. The modifications to compensation calculations and earnings caps can significantly impact pension benefit amounts and retirees' ability to supplement their income through subsequent employment.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact on pension fund: Changes to final compensation calculations could alter the long-term liabilities and funding requirements of Maryland's already-strained pension systems
  • Fairness concerns: Different treatment of reemployment earnings limits may create disparities between retirees hired under different provisions or from different state agencies
  • Workforce retention: Stricter earnings limitations on reemployed retirees could reduce the pool of experienced talent available to state agencies seeking temporary or part-time staffing

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

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