December 2021 Group Watch: Retiree Bonus Bills Coming Back for 2022 Session
Senators Del Marsh and Bobby Singleton say they will try again in the upcoming session to give one-time bonuses to retired state workers and teachers. Marsh has pre-filed SB 11 for the upcoming session, which gives a bonus of at least $300 to state retirees. Singleton has indicated he plans to file a similar bill for retired educators. Marsh noted that the state’s budget situation at the end of fiscal 2021 makes it a good time for bonuses, and Senate education budget committee chair Senator Arthur Orr has said bonuses are on the table for the 2022 session.
