ME LD1947

Removes the 22-day minimum waiting period for retirement benefit payments, requiring only that payment occur after service termination and within 60 days of receiving the application and final payroll

Defines "survive" or "surviving" as living at least 120 hours after a member's death, established by clear and convincing evidence, affecting survivor benefit eligibility

Allows electronic identification processes established by the board of trustees as an alternative to notarization for acknowledging beneficiary designations and retirement documents

Clarifies disability eligibility rules by removing the "continuous" service requirement, instead measuring 5 years of creditable service preceding the member's last date of service

Reduces the quorum requirement for the Participating Local District Advisory Committee from 7 to 6 voting members, while requiring at least 2 labor organization and 2 participating local district representatives