Relating to hiring retired corrections officers.

HB 3726 allows Oregon's Department of Corrections to hire retired corrections officers (as defined by state law) on part-time or full-time bases under specific conditions. The bill requires that pay not exceed what the officer received at retirement, does not affect their existing retirement benefits under state law, and excludes this employment from public retirement system calculations and collective bargaining agreements. It directly affects retired corrections officers who may return to work and the Department of Corrections, which gains flexibility in staffing. The law expires on January 1, 2032, unless extended by future legislation.