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NJ A5074

NJ A5074
Permits members of SPRS to purchase service credit for prior public employment with federal government or another state.


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Introduced
12/07/2020
In Committee
01/06/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill permits members of the State Police Retirement System (SPRS) to purchase service credit earned from public employment in another state or with the United States Government. The member may purchase credit by paying the actuarially required amount as applicable to the member based on the member's age and salary at the time of purchase, or the highest annual compensation for service in this State, whichever is greater.

AI Summary

This bill permits members of the State Police Retirement System (SPRS) to purchase service credit for prior public employment with the federal government or another state. The member can purchase the credit by paying the actuarially required amount based on their age and salary at the time of purchase, or the highest annual compensation for service in New Jersey, whichever is greater. The member can purchase credit for up to 5 years of prior service, but cannot have a vested right to retirement benefits in another system for that service. The State and the employer are not liable for any payment to the retirement system for this purchase, and the member is not liable for costs associated with pension adjustment and health care benefits for retirees.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Substituted by S3265 (on 01/10/2022)

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