Bill > A05848

This bill provides a special provision for Ethan Czyzewski, a state police employee, to retroactively join the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System with Tier II status, specifically for his employment with the Galway Central School District on June 26, 2006. The bill allows Czyzewski to file a written request with the state comptroller within one year of the act's effective date to gain this membership, despite previously not joining the retirement system due to reasons not attributed to his own negligence. No contributions will be refunded to Czyzewski, and all service costs of implementing the provisions will be borne by the state of New York. The fiscal note indicates that this change will result in approximately $14,000 in increased annual contributions for the state in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, with costs varying in future years based on Czyzewski's salary and billing rates. The bill takes effect immediately and is specifically designed to rectify Czyzewski's retirement system membership status.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5848