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GA SB235
Bill
Status
Passed
4/22/2014
Primary Sponsor
John Albers
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "firefighter" under the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund from "full-time" employees to "permanent, compensated" employees, while adding a minimum work requirement of at least 1,040 hours per year
- Removes the previous definition of "full-time employment" (40 hours per week) and adds a minimum annual hours threshold (1,040 hours) to the definition of "part-time employment"
- Redefines "prior eligible service" to cover service rendered between July 1, 2006, and June 30, 2014, as a firefighter or volunteer firefighter, removing previous requirements that service be rendered without interruption and limited to five years
- Extends the application deadline for prior eligible service credit from September 1, 2000, to September 30, 2014, and removes the prior age and membership date requirements (previously limited to fund members at least 53 years old as of July 1, 2000)
- Effective date is July 1, 2014, contingent on concurrent funding as required by the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law; the Act automatically repeals if not funded
Legislative Description
Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change the definition of the term "firefighter"; creditable service
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2014
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