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- Vetoed memo.6726
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.574
- Substituted for A8509A
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.623
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- Reported and committed to finance
- Print number 5633a
- Amend and recommit to civil service and pensions
- Referred to civil service and pensions
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to civil service and pensions
Companion bill
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Authorizes the deferral of vacation days for certain members of the retirement system
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Peter Abbate
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the retirement and social security law, in relation to the deferral of vacation days for certain members of the retirement system
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to provide an incentive for correction officers of the New York State Department of Corrections to remain on active duty.
Summary of provisions
This bill would authorize the deferral of vacation days for members of the corrections department. This bill would allow for the deferral of up to 5 vacations days a year, payable when that person separates service.
Justification
Retaining veteran correction officers within the ranks of the State Department of Corrections is a paramount concern to the State and the constituencies of the state of New York. The Department of Corrections continues to face an unprecedented wave of retirements. A large number of correction officers are quickly approaching 20 years of active service malting them eligible for retirement. Thus, the department is confronted with a significant loss of its most experienced officers. As a result of recent budget cuts the size of the Department of Corrections force has been drastically reduced.
One way to allow veteran correction officers to continue working is to grant them the option of deferring vacation and taking a cash payment when they separate service. The leave and vacation payments would be paid at the rate applicable upon retirement or separation. The bill will provide an incentive to officers to remain On the job and provide additional months of public protection at no additional cost.
Legislative history
2009 Session: New Bill
Fiscal implications
According to the actuary of the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System (ERS), if this bill is enacted, affected members would become eligible for increased lump sum payments at retirement. However, this legislation does not change any benefit calculations of ERS. Therefore, there would be no cost to ERS.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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