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NJ S871

Bill

Status

Passed

12/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Anthony M. Bucco

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • County fire instructors enrolled in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) before November 1, 2008, who had continuous membership, performed annual service, earned more than $1,500 annually, and were permanent civil service employees shall be granted service credit and considered eligible for PERS membership and benefits

  • Fire instructors notified within five years prior to the act's effective date that their service was determined ineligible for PERS enrollment may also receive service credit for that previously ineligible period

  • Affected fire instructors must repay any contributions and interest that were returned when their membership was initially determined ineligible in order to receive the reinstated service credit

  • The act took effect immediately upon approval on December 12, 2024

Legislative Description

Establishes eligibility for enrollment in PERS and subsequent retirement benefits for certain county fire instructors under certain conditions.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2024, c.97.

12/12/2024

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government6/28/2024
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/9/2024

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