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S 6432

Relates to providing pension benefits to the widow of deceased firefighter Derek Floyd

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Jackson

Creates survivor pension benefits for Derek Floyd's widow under the state's civil service pension system, establishing eligibility, benefit levels, and administration.

REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
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Bill Summary · S 6432

Summary: S 6432 — Relates to providing pension benefits to the widow of deceased firefighter Derek Floyd

Bill number and title: S 6432, "Relates to providing pension benefits to the widow of deceased firefighter Derek Floyd."

Status: Referred to the Civil Service and Pensions committee.
- Action: 2025-03-13 — Referred to Civil Service and Pensions (listed twice in the file).

Introduced: March 13, 2025

Sponsor: Robert Jackson (primary)

Related bills:
- S 9638 (prior-session)
- A 8012 (companion)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill is aimed at providing pension benefits to the widow of Derek Floyd, a firefighter who has passed away. The title indicates a focus on survivor benefits tied to Floyd’s service or termination event. Specific eligibility criteria, benefit design, and implementation details are not provided in the summary you supplied.

Key provisions (as implied by the title)

  • Establishment or extension of a pension benefit specifically for the widow of Derek Floyd.
  • Likely to specify eligibility criteria (e.g., marital status at time of death, length of service, and other typical survivor-benefit conditions), benefit calculation (such as a percentage of the deceased firefighter’s pension or final average salary), and duration of benefits (lifetime vs. fixed term).
  • Administrative framework for eligibility determinations, benefit administration, and potential coordination with existing survivor-pension provisions within the state’s civil service and pension system.
  • Funding and fiscal considerations are not listed in the summary but would typically be addressed in the bill or in accompanying fiscal notes.

Important: The exact provisions, benefit amounts, duration, funding source, and any sunset or renewal provisions require review of the full bill text.

Affected parties and potential impact

  • Primary beneficiary: the widow of Derek Floyd (and potentially other surviving spouses under similar circumstances if the bill’s framework is broader or if later amendments expand eligibility).
  • Pension system: could create an additional obligation within the state’s pension program; fiscal notes would be needed to assess cost implications and funding mechanisms.
  • Public safety community: may set a precedent for survivor benefits tied to line-of-duty deaths and could influence related legislation or policy discussions.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Current stage: Referral to the Civil Service and Pensions committee suggests the bill will be examined for policy, fiscal impact, and alignment with existing pension rules.
  • Next steps: Committee hearings, possible amendments, votes in committee, potential floor consideration in the Senate, and coordination with companion Assembly measures (A 8012) and related S 9638 from prior session.

Observations and guidance for readers

  • To understand the full scope (eligibility, exact benefit, funding, and effective date), the full bill text and any accompanying fiscal notes are needed.
  • Monitor committee agenda for hearings or amendments, and check for cross-reference with companion bills (A 8012) and related prior-session bill (S 9638) for context and potential alignment.

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

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