PROTECTIVE SVCS. WORKERS RETURNING TO WORK

This bill would allow retired protective service workers (such as police officers and firefighters) in New Mexico to return to work for their former public employer after a 12-month waiting period following retirement. During reemployment, their retirement pension would be suspended but would automatically resume upon leaving the position. The bill specifically prohibits these workers from accruing new retirement service credit or making contributions during their return to work. This change applies only to protective service workers, not other public employees covered under the retirement system.