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Authorizes Lori A. Bailie to file a retroactive retirement application with the New York state and local employees' retirement system on behalf of her deceased husband
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Employees · Sponsor Patricia Fahy
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BILL NUMBER:S7770
Title of bill
An act to authorize the widow of Roger J. Bailie to file a retroactive application for retirement with the New York state and local employees' retirement system
Purpose or general idea of bill
To allow Lori A. Bailie to file a retroactive retirement application with the New York state and local employees' retirement system on behalf of her deceased husband.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 authorizes the payment of certain retirement benefits to the widow of Roger J. Bailie.
Section 2 holds New York State responsible for any additional costs for this act.
Section 3 of the bill provides for an immediate effective date.
Justification
After more than 36 years of public service Roger Bailie who was retire- ment eligible and had publicly announced his retirement plans to his family and friends on March 5, 2014, became seriously ill and subse- quently passed away on May 6, 2014, after losing both his brother and son during that period.
This legislation would allow Lori A. Bailie to provide for herself and her children, especially their special needs son, in the way her husband had planned.
Prior legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
Fiscal note attached to bill
Effective date
Immediately
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