Bill > A05868

This bill amends the retirement and social security law to enhance pension benefits for Nassau county fire marshals and related fire service personnel. Specifically, the bill modifies early service retirement benefits for county fire marshals, supervising fire marshals, fire marshals, assistant fire marshals, assistant chief fire marshals, and chief fire marshals. Under the new provisions, these employees can receive a pension equal to one-half of their final average salary after completing 25 years of service, with an additional benefit of one-sixtieth of their final average salary for each year of service beyond 25 years. The bill also stipulates that Nassau County will bear the past service costs associated with implementing these changes, which can be amortized over ten years. The fiscal note indicates that this change will affect 43 employees and is expected to increase Nassau County's annual contributions by approximately $59,000, with an immediate past service cost of around $910,000. The bill takes effect immediately and is not subject to the typical appropriation requirements, providing a straightforward path to implementation for these enhanced retirement benefits for fire service personnel.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5868