HB 3726
Authorizes the Department of Corrections to hire retired corrections officers subject to specific conditions.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Bill overview
This bill allows the Oregon Department of Corrections to hire retired corrections officers on a part-time or full-time basis, subject to certain conditions. The department can negotiate the terms of employment, and retired officers cannot receive pay exceeding their previous salary. The employment cannot impact existing retirement benefits or be subject to collective bargaining agreements, with exceptions outlined in the bill. The provisions sunset on January 1, 2032.
Key provisions
- The Department of Corrections can hire retired corrections officers.
- The department can negotiate employment terms independently.
- Pay for retired officers cannot exceed their previous salary.
- Employment cannot affect existing retirement benefits.
- Employment is generally not subject to collective bargaining agreements.
- The law applies to contracts entered into on or after the effective date of the Act.
- Existing collective bargaining agreements supersede the bill's provisions if there is a conflict.
Who is affected
- Oregon Department of Corrections
- Retired Corrections Officers
- Public Employees Retirement System
- Correctional Staff Unions
Notable changes
- Allows hiring of retired corrections officers, which was previously restricted.
- Provides the Department of Corrections with independent negotiation authority.
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