Summary of Bill S 6691
Overview
Bill S 6691 is a legislative proposal that seeks to authorize the County of Monroe to offer an optional twenty-year retirement plan specifically for Gregory M. Prokop. This bill was introduced on March 19, 2025, and has since undergone several legislative actions, ultimately being substituted by Assembly Bill A 6274.
Purpose and Intent
The primary intent of Bill S 6691 is to provide a tailored retirement option for Gregory M. Prokop, allowing him to retire after twenty years of service. This bill reflects a specific legislative effort to accommodate the retirement needs of an individual within the county's workforce.
Key Provisions
- Optional Retirement Plan: The bill allows the County of Monroe to implement a twenty-year retirement plan exclusively for Gregory M. Prokop.
- Eligibility: The bill specifies that this retirement option is not available to other employees, making it a unique provision for Mr. Prokop.
Legislative Actions
The following are key actions taken regarding Bill S 6691:
- March 19, 2025: The bill was introduced and referred to the Committee on Civil Service and Pensions.
- May 27, 2025: The bill was reported and committed to the Finance Committee.
- June 11, 2025: The committee was discharged, and the bill was committed to the Rules Committee.
- June 11, 2025: The bill was ordered to third reading and subsequently substituted by A 6274.
Related Bills
- A 6274: This is the companion bill that has effectively replaced S 6691 in the legislative process.
- S 9880: A related bill from a prior session, though its specific contents and relevance to S 6691 are not detailed in the current summary.
Impact
The passage of this bill would directly affect Gregory M. Prokop by providing him with a specific retirement option that may not be available to other county employees. The bill's unique nature raises questions about equity and fairness in retirement benefits within the county workforce.
Conclusion
Bill S 6691 represents a focused legislative effort to create a specific retirement plan for an individual, reflecting the complexities of public service retirement options. As it has been substituted by A 6274, stakeholders should refer to the companion bill for the most current legislative language and provisions.