SPRINGFIELD – Yesterday, House Bill 5174, filed by State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) passed the House floor with a unanimous vote of 108-0.
“Yesterday’s passage of House Bill 5174 is a huge win for law enforcement officers and school safety,” said Rep. Haas. “This bill will incentivize retired law enforcement officers to return to work as school safety officers by ensuring their pension benefits are not suspended.”
Currently, retired law enforcement officers who work more than 599 hours per year are considered full-time employees and have their pension benefits suspended. House Bill 5174 would raise the limit to 999 hours per year, assuring that retired law enforcement officers who want to work as school safety officers keep their earned annuities.
Rep. Haas concluded, “This bill is a win-win for everyone involved. It supports law enforcement officers who want to return to work and it makes our schools safer. I look forward to this bill receiving continued bipartisan support in the Senate.”
For more information about Representative Haas, visit RepHaas.com.
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