Bill > S08516

This bill grants Richard J. Vogt, III a special retroactive membership in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System (NYSLRS), specifically allowing him to obtain Tier IV status for his employment at the State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College from May 1, 2000 through August 30, 2000. Although Vogt is currently a Tier VI member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS) working for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, this legislation would enable him to retroactively become a Tier IV member of NYSLRS for that specific period of employment, which he did not originally join due to circumstances not attributed to his fault. To take advantage of this provision, Vogt must file an application with the state comptroller within one year of the act's effective date. The bill specifies that all past service costs will be borne by SUNY Maritime College, and no member contributions will be refunded. The change would provide Vogt with an earlier retirement eligibility date, reduced future employee contribution rates, and potentially a larger retirement benefit.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8516