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DE HB318
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/13/2016
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Miro
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AI Summary
- Increases state employees' pension plan burial benefit from $7,000 to $10,000 upon death of a pension recipient
- Benefit payment goes to designated beneficiary or, if none exists, to the deceased pensioner's estate
- Allows beneficiary to assign the benefit to a licensed funeral home to cover funeral and associated expenses with signed consent using Board of Pension Trustees-approved form
- Specifies that the benefit is not a contractual obligation and may be revised or terminated by the General Assembly
- Burial benefit has remained unchanged since July 2001
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Employees' Pension Plan Burial Benefits.
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House
4/13/2016
Committee Referrals
Administration4/13/2016
Full Bill Text
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