Bill > S05928

This bill provides retroactive membership in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System (NYSLERS) for Dawn Ward, who was employed by the Village of Kensington starting November 1, 1993, but did not initially become a member of the retirement system. Specifically, the bill allows Ward to be deemed a member of the retirement system as of her original employment date and grants her Tier IV status, which is a specific classification of retirement benefits. Ward must file an application with the retirement system within one year of the act's effective date, and she will not receive a refund of any previously made employee contributions. The Village of Kensington will bear all past service costs associated with this retroactive membership, which are estimated at approximately $10,900. The bill will result in slight increases to annual contributions for several local villages, with the Village of Kensington's annual contribution increasing by about $850. The legislation is intended to rectify an administrative oversight that prevented Ward from joining the retirement system when she first began working for the village, and it will take effect immediately upon passage.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5928