HB359

Generally revise TRS laws on when retired teachers can return to work after retirement

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Montana HB359 revises Teachers' Retirement System laws on when retired teachers can return to work.

Montana HB359 amends the Teachers' Retirement System laws to establish break-in-service requirements for retired teachers who apply for retirement benefits. Specifically, it mandates a 150-day break in service for those who terminated employment on or after January 1, 2014, and a 120-day break for those who terminated on or after January 1, 2024. Exceptions allow retired teachers to serve as substitute classroom teachers or mentors for up to 45 days during the break-in-service period.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

45 Yea

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3 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate State Administration Hearing

Feb 11, 2025

10:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 5, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 25, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President