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NJ S1782
NJ S1782Allows certain members of PFRS to serve until age 70 upon approval by municipal governing body.
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Introduced
03/07/2016
03/07/2016
In Committee
03/07/2016
03/07/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, a member of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey (PFRS) must retire upon reaching 65 years of age. This bill would allow a member holding an administrative position to stay until age 70 if the governing body of the municipality retains the member in service and if such a decision is communicated in writing to the PFRS board of trustees before the member turns 65. For a primarily administrative position, the physical rigors of the job are less than for other police positions, and longevity in the position is an asset, not a liability. Therefore, it is appropriate to give the governing body of the municipality the discretion to allow an effective employee to continue in service beyond the current mandatory retirement age.
AI Summary
This bill would allow certain members of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey (PFRS) to continue serving until age 70, if the governing body of the municipality retains the member in service and provides written notice to the PFRS board of trustees before the member turns 65. Currently, PFRS members must retire upon reaching 65 years of age. The bill is intended to allow effective employees in primarily administrative positions, where the physical rigors of the job are less than for other police positions, to continue serving beyond the mandatory retirement age, as their longevity in the position is seen as an asset.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 03/07/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S2000/1782_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S2000/1782_I1.PDF |
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