WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

A 3357

Relates to changes of membership eligibility in a New York state retirement system

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Harry Bronson and 3 co-sponsors

A 3357 would change who is eligible to join or remain in New York state retirement system, altering membership criteria and affected participants.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · A 3357

Summary of Assembly Bill A 3357 (New York)

Overview

  • Bill number: A 3357
  • Title: Relates to changes of membership eligibility in a New York state retirement system
  • Introduced: January 27, 2025
  • Status: REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
  • Legislative actions: Both entries listed on 2025-01-27 show the bill being referred to the Governmental Employees committee
  • Primary sponsor: Harry B. Bronson
  • Co-sponsors: Judy Griffin, John T. McDonald III, Joe DeStefano
  • Related/companion bills:
    • Assembly: A 2450, A 9683, A 1934, A 708, A 1076, A 556
    • Senate companion: S 1011 (listed twice as companions)

What the bill would do (as indicated by the title and metadata)

  • The bill aims to modify or revise the criteria used to determine eligibility for membership in a New York state retirement system.
  • The exact changes to eligibility (who would become eligible, who would remain eligible, and under what conditions) are not included in the summary provided. The title indicates a broad adjustment to membership eligibility rules, which could affect who may enroll, remain, or be excluded from the state retirement system.

Who would be affected

  • Potential and current members of New York state retirement systems (e.g., employees who are or would be subject to retirement system membership, as defined by current law).
  • Employers/participating agencies that administer or contribute to the retirement system.
  • The retirement system administration itself, which would implement any new eligibility criteria and related procedures.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill has been assigned to the Governmental Employees committee in the Assembly.
  • It was introduced and referred on the same day (January 27, 2025), with the same action appearing twice in the provided record.
  • As a bill in early-stage review, it would typically undergo committee consideration, possible amendments, potential sponsor briefings, and then floor action in the Assembly. If passed, it would move to the Senate for its own review (with a companion S 1011), and further steps would follow there.

Relationship to other bills

  • There are multiple related Assembly bills (A 2450, A 9683, A 1934, A 708, A 1076, A 556) from prior sessions, suggesting ongoing interest in retirement system membership rules.
  • A Senate companion exists: S 1011, which indicates parallel consideration in the Senate and potential cross-chamber negotiation.

Potential implications to watch

  • Changes in eligibility can affect enrollment numbers, benefit accrual timelines, and employer contribution requirements.
  • Depending on the provisions, there could be transitional rules for current employees versus new hires.
  • Administrative processes and communications to affected employees would likely be a focal point of any implementation.

Note

  • The exact language of A 3357 is not provided here. The summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose and metadata based on the available information. Access to the full text would clarify specific eligibility criteria, effective dates, transition provisions, and any fiscal impact.

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

Sign in to ask a question.