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A 8698

Authorizes Alexander D. Rusin to receive retroactive membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pat Burke

Authorizes retroactive NYSERS/NYSLRS membership for Alexander D. Rusin, enabling backdated service credits and potential impact on future retirement benefits.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
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Bill Summary · A 8698

Summary of New York Assembly Bill A 8698

Overview

A 8698 is a New York State Assembly bill introduced on May 30, 2025. Its stated purpose is to authorize Alexander D. Rusin to receive retroactive membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system (NYSERS/NYSLRS). The bill has been referred to the Assembly Committee on Governmental Employees.

  • Bill number: A 8698
  • Primary sponsor: Patrick Burke
  • Introduced: May 30, 2025
  • Status: Referred to Governmental Employees
  • Related bills: A 9618 (prior-session); S 3321 (companion in the Senate)

Purpose and Intent

  • The core aim is to grant retroactive membership in NYSERS/NYSLRS for Alexander D. Rusin. In effect, the bill would enroll the named individual in the retirement system as of a retroactive date, potentially affecting eligibility for service credit and future retirement benefits.

Key Provisions (as indicated by summary)

  • Authorization for retroactive enrollment: The bill would authorize Alexander D. Rusin to become a member of NYSERS/NYSLRS retroactively.
  • [Note: The specific mechanics—such as the retroactive period, required back contributions, service credit, eligibility conditions, and any impact on existing benefits—are not detailed in the provided information. The full text would specify these provisions.]

Who is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Alexander D. Rusin would receive retroactive membership in NYSERS/NYSLRS.
  • Retirement system and participating employers: The NYSERS/NYSLRS and local government employers participating in the system could be affected by updated membership status, potential service credits, and corresponding financial implications.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction: May 30, 2025
  • Actions: Referred to the Committee on Governmental Employees (listed twice in the provided actions, likely duplicative)
  • Next steps (typical): If advanced by the committee, the bill would move to the floor for consideration by the full Assembly, then potentially be carried by the Senate as a companion measure (S 3321) or be rolled into related legislation, before moving to the Governor for signature or veto.

Related Legislation

  • A 9618 (prior-session): Another bill in a prior session with a similar purpose or companion language.
  • S 3321 (companion): Senate counterpart to A 8698.

How to Track or Review the Text

  • The essential details and any specific eligibility criteria, retroactive window, required contributions, and effect on benefits would be contained in the bill’s text. To understand the exact provisions, consult the official bill text and any amendments filed in committee.

If you’d like, I can monitor forthcoming amendments or provide a side-by-side comparison with A 9618 and S 3321 once the full text is available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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