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A 6279

Authorizes the granting of retirement service credit in the optional twenty year retirement plan to Duane A. Palma for service as a correction officer

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Harry Bronson

Bill A 6279 grants retirement service credit to correction officer Duane A. Palma, allowing him to retire early with full benefits after 20 years of service.

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Bill Summary · A 6279

Summary of Bill A 6279

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: A 6279
  • Title: Authorizes the granting of retirement service credit in the optional twenty-year retirement plan to Duane A. Palma for service as a correction officer
  • Status: Returned to Assembly
  • Introduced: March 03, 2025
  • Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

Bill A 6279 aims to provide retirement service credit to Duane A. Palma, a correction officer, under the optional twenty-year retirement plan. This legislation is designed to recognize and reward the service of correction officers by allowing them to retire earlier with full benefits after completing twenty years of service.

Key Provisions

  • Retirement Service Credit: The bill specifically authorizes the granting of retirement service credit to Duane A. Palma for his tenure as a correction officer.
  • Optional Twenty-Year Retirement Plan: This plan allows eligible correction officers to retire after twenty years of service, which is a significant benefit for those in high-stress law enforcement roles.

Affected Parties

  • Duane A. Palma: The primary beneficiary of this bill, who would receive enhanced retirement benefits.
  • Correction Officers: While this bill specifically addresses Palma, it sets a precedent for similar cases and may influence future legislation regarding retirement benefits for correction officers.

Legislative Actions and Timeline

  • March 03, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the Governmental Employees Committee.
  • May 19, 2025: Reported and referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
  • June 04, 2025: Reported and referred to Rules.
  • June 06, 2025: Passed in the Assembly and delivered to the Senate.
  • June 11, 2025: Substituted for S 7054, passed in the Senate, and returned to the Assembly.

Related Bills

  • A 10622: A prior-session bill that may have addressed similar issues.
  • S 7054: A companion bill that aligns with the provisions of A 6279.

Conclusion

Bill A 6279 is a targeted legislative effort to enhance retirement benefits for correction officers, specifically benefiting Duane A. Palma. By allowing him to receive service credit under the optional twenty-year retirement plan, the bill acknowledges the contributions of correction officers and aims to improve their retirement options. The bill has passed several legislative hurdles but is currently returned to the Assembly for further consideration.

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

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