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NY S09373

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/6/2024

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Gounardes

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the overtime ceiling for Tier 6 NYC Transit Authority (NYCTA) members in the 55/25 retirement plan, allowing all overtime earnings to be included in pension calculations and member contributions.

  • Modifies the definition of "overtime ceiling" in the Retirement and Social Security Law to exclude NYCTA pension participants authorized under section 604-b from the current $15,000 annual overtime cap (adjusted for inflation).

  • Results in increased employer contributions to the NYC Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS), ranging from $15.1 million in 2025 to $30.0 million by 2049, with an unfunded liability of $71.9 million as of June 30, 2023.

  • Allows affected NYCTA members to potentially receive higher annual pension benefits if increased overtime earnings raise their Final Average Salary used in benefit calculations.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Relates to the definition of overtime ceiling for members who first become members of a public retirement system of the state on or after April first, two thousand twelve.

Last Action

referred to governmental employees

6/7/2024

Committee Referrals

Governmental Employees6/7/2024
Rules6/6/2024
Civil Service and Pensions5/14/2024

Full Bill Text

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