Bill > A06718

This bill establishes two alternative retirement plans for specific law enforcement and ranger personnel in New York State, primarily focusing on members of the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System. The first plan (Section 383-e) applies to employees whose membership date is on or after January 9, 2010, and allows retirement after 20 years of service, providing a pension equal to half of their final average salary, with the potential to increase up to three-quarters of their salary for service beyond 20 years. The second plan (Section 383-f) is for employees whose membership date is before January 9, 2010, and offers a 25-year retirement option with a pension of 58.333 percent of their final average salary. Both plans cover various state law enforcement roles, including environmental conservation officers, forest rangers, state park police, and university police officers. The bill allows eligible members to elect their preferred plan by filing with the comptroller, provides credit for previous service in law enforcement roles, and includes provisions for military service credit. The fiscal note estimates that implementing these plans will increase annual state contributions by approximately $6.9 million and require a one-time past service cost of about $96.2 million, based on an estimated 1,200 affected members.

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