An Act increasing the cap on outside income for public pension recipients
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to increase the limit on outside income that public pension recipients can earn without affecting their pension benefits. Currently, there is a cap on the amount of income earned outside of employment that can be included in pension calculations. This legislation aims to raise that cap, potentially allowing retirees to supplement their income more effectively. The bill is currently under consideration by the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
Key provisions
- Increases the cap on outside income for public pension recipients.
- The specific amount of the increase is not detailed in the available text.
- The bill is being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Public Service.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
- The bill was heard on July 9, 2025.
Who is affected
- Public pension recipients
- State government employees receiving pensions
Notable changes
- Currently, there is a cap on outside income that can be included in pension calculations.
- This bill seeks to remove or increase that cap.
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Sponsors
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10 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael F. Rush
Cosponsors
Michael F. Rush
Michael J. Soter
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