S4767 | Grants retroactive tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Sarah Fish

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Jun 21, 2012 · AssemblyReferred to governmental employees
Jun 21, 2012 · SenateDelivered to assembly
Jun 21, 2012 · SenatePassed senateVote 60–0
Jun 21, 2012 · SenateHome rule request
May 16, 2012 · SenateAdvanced to third reading
May 15, 2012 · Senate2nd report cal.
May 14, 2012 · Senate1st report cal.746
Apr 13, 2012 · SenatePrint number 4767a
Apr 13, 2012 · SenateAmend and recommit to civil service and pensions
Jan 4, 2012 · SenateReferred to civil service and pensions
Apr 20, 2011 · SenateReferred to civil service and pensions

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A7250Assembly

Grants retroactive Tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Sarah Fish

In Assembly Committee · Governmental Employees · Sponsor William Magee

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S4767A

Title of bill

An act granting retroactive tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Sarah Fish

Purpose

This bill would grant Sarah Fish retroactive tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system.

Summary of provisions

Section 1 of this bill changes Ms. Fish's effective membership date in the New York state and local employees' retirement system from January 4, 2010 to December 28, 2009 so she may be correctly placed in the Tier IV retirement group. She shall file with the state comptroller a written request to this effect, upon the granting of such retroactive membership, Sarah Fish will not be granted a refund of any employee contribution made by her to the system.

Section 2 describes who is responsible for any past cost incurred in implementing the provisions of this act.

Section 3 states this bill shall take effect immediately.

Justification

Sarah Fish, began working as a staff social worker for the County of Madison on December 28, 2009, which would have entitled her to Tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system. However, Ms. Fish's application to the New York state and local employees' retirement system was not stamped "received" by Madison County Personnel until January 4, 2010, despite the fact it was notarized on December 28, 2009.

Madison County personnel has acknowledged the lapse, attributing it to an over sight on their part. However, as a result, Ms. Fish was placed in the fifth tier instead of the fourth tier of the New York state and local employees' retirement system. The late filing was due to a clerical error on the part of Madison County and not due to an error on the part of Ms. Fish. She should not be penalized for the "late" filing.

This bill, if enacted into law would correct the mistake by allowing Sarah Fish to file for retroactive membership in the New York State and Local Employees' retirement system as of December 28, 2009, the actual start day of her employment with Madison County.

Legislative history

None.

Fiscal implications

See fiscal note.

Local fiscal implications