Revised for 1st substitute: Permitting individuals retired from the public employees' retirement system, the teachers' retirement system, the school employees' retirement system, and the public safety employees' retirement system additional opportunities to work for up to 1,040 hours per year while in receipt of pension benefits.
Last action: 2026-01-12 — Senate Rules "X" file.
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Bill Details
- Bill Number
- SB 5738
- Current Status
- Engrossed
- Sponsors
- Wellman, Short, Cortes, Warnick, Cleveland, Liias, Stanford, Valdez, C. Wilson
- Chamber
- Senate
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-12 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageSSB 5738 | Passed 41-7 1 not voting | 26 yes / 0 no | 12 yes / 7 no |
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