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History
- Substituted by A7547
- Ordered to third reading cal.1837
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to civil service and pensions
Companion bill
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Relates to allowing members of the NYSLPFRS to receive credit for service rendered with Metro-North, the L.I. Railroad or MTA
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Peter Abbate
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5785
Title of bill
An act to amend the retirement and social security law, in relation to allowing the transfer of membership in the MTA police retirement program to the New York state and local police and fire retirement system
Purpose
This bill would allow certain police members of the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System to receive service credit for MTA police service rendered with the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company, the Long Island Railroad Company and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Such members must render at least two years of service with a participating employer to receive credit for such service.
Summary of provisions
Amends Subdivisions a and h of section 343 of the Retirement and Social Security Law
Justification
Many police officers employed by municipalities and public authorities in New York State, switch employment at some time in their career to take advantage of a promotional opportunity or to otherwise improve their career status. This legislation would allow for service.with Metro-North, the LIRR and the MTA to be credited in other similar employment in the State.
Legislative history
S.5406/A.5965 of 2008 - Passed Senate/ Assembly Ways and Means S.5406/A.5965 of 2007 - Passed Senate/Assembly Gov. Employees
Fiscal implications
See fiscal note.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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