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NJ S4111
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Zwicker
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AI Summary
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Allows members of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) and Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) to request an alternative retirement benefit calculation using their highest-earning three calendar years instead of the standard final compensation formula
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Requires the Division of Pensions and Benefits to send a notice detailing the calculated final compensation upon receiving a retirement application, with members having 60 days to request a recalculation
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Establishes a two-step approval process where the Division has 30 days to provide recalculated figures, and members then have 30 days to approve or default to the original calculation
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Members who retired after January 1, 2025 and began receiving benefits before the act's effective date have one year to request recalculation, though adjustments apply only to future payments with no retroactive payments
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Takes effect 90 days following enactment, with the Division of Pensions and Benefits director authorized to promulgate necessary rules and regulations
Legislative Description
Establishes alternate calculation of retirement benefits for members of TPAF and PERS.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
2/3/2025