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NJ A946

NJ A946
Provides that public employee pension benefits are calculated on base salary exclusive of various forms of extra compensation.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 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" in detail, and gives the Division of Pensions and Benefits the authority to investigate increases in reported compensation that exceed the reasonably anticipated annual increases. The bill also states that extra compensation shall not be considered creditable for benefits, and that all contributions made on such compensation shall be returned without interest.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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