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NY S07439

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/15/2014

Primary Sponsor

Diane Savino

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires additional member contributions (AMC) from Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) employees during periods when they are in non-participating managerial positions but later return to eligible positions

  • Extends AMC requirements at rates of 5.5% for officers and 6% for sergeants/lieutenants to cover credited service gaps when members temporarily leave the TBTA 20/50 retirement plan

  • Amends Retirement and Social Security Law Section 604-c to close a loophole where members could avoid contributions by working in managerial positions before returning to eligible positions near retirement

  • Estimated to reduce actuarial present value of benefits by approximately $60,000 per affected member, with potential total savings of $1,200,000 if 20 currently affected managerial employees are impacted

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to contributions required of members for the twenty-year/age fifty program for Triborough bridge and tunnel members.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/20/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules6/20/2014
Civil Service and Pensions5/15/2014

Full Bill Text

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