Bill
LD 1025
Overview: Bill Number: LD 1025, Title: An Act To Allow Federal Civil Service To Count For Purposes Of Maine Public Employees Retirement System Benefits, Status: Signed by Governor,
Overview: Bill Number: LD 1025, Title: An Act To Allow Federal Civil Service To Count For Purposes Of Maine Public Employees Retirement System Benefits, Status: Signed by Governor, Introduced: March 12, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to allow federal civil service time to be counted towards the calculation of benefits under the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). This change is intended to provide greater flexibility and portability for public sector employees who have worked in both federal and state government roles.
Key Provisions:
- Permits the inclusion of federal civil service time when determining eligibility and calculating benefits for MainePERS members
- Requires members to pay any necessary contributions to MainePERS to account for the federal service time
- Directs MainePERS to establish rules and procedures for the implementation of this change
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Current and future MainePERS members who have previously worked in the federal civil service
- Allows these members to combine their federal and state service time for retirement benefit calculations
- Provides more options and flexibility for public sector employees moving between federal and state government roles
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: This bill was introduced in the Maine Legislature, passed both chambers, and was signed into law by the Governor. The new provisions allowing federal civil service time to be counted for MainePERS benefits will take effect upon the adoption of implementing rules by the retirement system.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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