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GA HB937
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/25/2014
Primary Sponsor
Tommy Benton
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AI Summary
- Amends the definition of "fire department" in the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund statute to update terminology, replacing "is certified" with "has been issued a certificate of compliance" and "superintendent" with "executive director" of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council
- Adds a new statutory definition of "good standing" to mean a fund member who is current with all dues payments and whose membership has not been removed pursuant to Code Section 47-7-60
- Provides that when a fund member who is not vested or not in good standing dies, the dues paid by or on behalf of that member, less 5 percent, shall be paid to the member's named beneficiary or estate in lieu of any other benefit under the chapter
- Requires that applications for the death benefit refund be submitted to the executive director of the fund and accompanied by a certified copy of the deceased member's death certificate
- Takes effect upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; define certain terms; provisions
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/12/2014
Full Bill Text
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