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NJ A1757
NJ A1757Provides that public employee pension benefits are calculated on base salary exclusive of various forms of extra compensation.
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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that the compensation of a public employee subject to pension and group life insurance contributions and creditable for retirement and death benefits in a State-administered retirement system or fund will be limited to base salary and will not include extra compensation. The bill's definition of forms of extra compensation includes, but is not limited to, overtime pay; pay for extra work, duty or service beyond the normal workday or work year; bonuses; lump-sum payments for longevity, holiday pay, vacation, compensatory time or accumulated sick leave; or increments or adjustments in recognition of the member's forthcoming retirement. The bill further provides that the Division of Pensions and Benefits will investigate increases in compensation reported for credit which exceed the reasonably anticipated annual compensation increases for members of a retirement system.
AI Summary
This bill provides that the compensation of a public employee subject to pension and group life insurance contributions and creditable for retirement and death benefits in a State-administered retirement system or fund will be limited to base salary and will not include extra compensation. The bill defines "base salary" and "extra compensation", which includes forms of compensation such as overtime, bonuses, and lump-sum payments for accumulated leave. The bill also authorizes the Division of Pensions and Benefits to investigate increases in compensation reported for credit that exceed the reasonably anticipated annual increases, and refer cases of suspected violations to the appropriate retirement system or fund.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/14/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2000/1757_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2000/1757_I1.PDF |
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