Authorizes the county of Monroe to offer an optional twenty year retirement plan to Gregory M. Prokop, a deputy sheriff/investigator employed by the county of Monroe.
Summary
Bill A06274 authorizes the county of Monroe to offer an optional twenty-year retirement plan to Gregory M. Prokop, a deputy sheriff employed by the county. This provision allows Prokop, who was unable to apply for the plan in a timely manner due to circumstances beyond his control, to participate in the retirement plan established under article 14-B of the retirement and social security law. The bill stipulates that Monroe County must file a resolution with the state comptroller to make this option available and that Prokop can elect to be covered under specific sections of the retirement law, retroactively crediting his service from October 8, 1991, to the present.
Impact
The bill impacts state laws by allowing a specific individual, Gregory M. Prokop, to access retirement benefits that he would otherwise be ineligible for due to procedural issues. This change will require Monroe County to absorb the past service costs associated with this election, which is estimated to be approximately $141,000 initially, with the option to amortize these costs over five years. The bill also sets a precedent for similar cases where employees may have missed application deadlines due to extenuating circumstances.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill A06274 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by the unanimous votes in favor of the bill at various committee stages and the final passage in both the Assembly and Senate. The bill has received support from multiple committees, indicating a general consensus on its necessity and fairness.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention reported in the discussions or voting history regarding this bill. The unanimous support suggests that there were no significant opposing views or concerns raised by committee members or during the voting process.
Same As
Authorizes the county of Monroe to offer an optional twenty year retirement plan to Gregory M. Prokop, a deputy sheriff/investigator employed by the county of Monroe.