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NY S08225

Bill

Status

Vetoed

8/13/2010

Primary Sponsor

George Onorato

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes alternative retirement benefits for qualifying members of the New York Power Authority employed at the Charles Poletti 825 MW Powerhouse in Queens, which ceased operations in 2002

  • Eligibility requires membership in UWUA Local 1-2, employment in specified job titles at the facility, age 50 or older by November 15, 2010, and no reassignment from the powerhouse after March 1, 2010

  • Allows qualifying members to retire without reduction after completing 25 years of creditable service by filing an application during the open period (August 1, 2010 to November 15, 2010)

  • Retirement benefit calculated as 2% of final average salary multiplied by years of qualifying service, with applications filed at least 30 days before retirement

  • Estimated immediate cost of approximately $2.57 million to be paid by the New York Power Authority as a one-time payment on February 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Provides alternate retirement benefits for employees of the New York Power Authority, who are employed at the Charles Poletti Power Project.

Last Action

VETOED MEMO.6770

8/13/2010

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/24/2010
Rules6/16/2010

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