Grants retroactive membership with Tier 1 status in the New York teachers' retirement system to James J. DeMarco

This bill grants James J. DeMarco retroactive membership in the New York State Teachers' Retirement System with Tier 1 status, starting from his employment date of July 17, 1969. It specifically applies to DeMarco, a retired teacher who was employed by the New York Power Authority but was not enrolled in the retirement system at that time through no fault of his own. The bill retroactively designates him as a member effective July 17, 1969, allowing him to receive Tier 1 benefits, provided he files an application within one year of the bill's effective date. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.