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Senator · Senate District 5
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- Referred to civil service and pensions
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Authorizes the widow of Robert A. Serroen to change his retirement option
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Employees · Sponsor Edward Ra
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Title of bill
An act authorizing the widow of Robert A. Serroen to change his retirement option
Purpose
This bill will permit Gina M. Serroen, the widow of Robert A. Serroen, to change the retirement option of her husband.
Summary of provisions
This bill provides that Gina M. Serroen, the widow of Robert A. Serroen, would be eligible to change the retirement option of her husband. Section two of this bill would provide that the costs associated with the act would be borne by the County of Nassau. Section three provides that the act would take effect immediately and be deemed to have been in full force and effect on and after December 17, 2011, the date of Robert A. Serroen's death.
Justification
This act is designed to provide financial assistance to the widow of Robert A. Serroen, who retired from the Nassau County Sheriffs Department on December 17, 2011 following many years of dedicated service and died suddenly on May 12, 2013 at the age of 56, a mere 17 months after his retirement. At the time of his retirement, Mr. Serroen was caring for two daughters living at home, his elderly mother, and his disabled brother who was living next door. Mr. Serroen initially selected the Pop Up/Joint Allowance - 25% option (providing for a 25% death benefit to the surviving spouse), but planned to change it within the 30-day period for changing an option selection. Unfortunately, on account of his familial obligations, Mr. Serroen missed the 30-day window for changing his option by only a few days. When he inquired about doing so a few days after the window had closed, he was told that it was too late. This misstep coupled with Mr. Serroen's premature death, has left his widow with a fraction of the retirement benefit which she would have received had he been allowed to change his retirement option in life.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
See Fiscal Note.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall be deemed in full force and effect on and after December 17, 2011.
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