Grants retroactive tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Karen Siegel
This bill grants Karen Siegel retroactive Tier IV membership in New York's state and local employees' retirement system, effective June 28, 1992 - the date she became eligible but was not enrolled due to an administrative error. To qualify, Siegel must submit an application to the state comptroller within one year of the bill's effective date. The South Orangetown Central School District, where she currently works, will cover all past costs associated with this retroactive benefit, with no refunds of her past retirement contributions. This is a targeted, one-person bill with no broader policy impact.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2025
Last action May 13, 2026
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This bill was amended to update its fiscal estimates and timeline to reflect the current legislative session. The primary changes involve adjusting the estimated annual cost for the school district from $5,300 to $6,400 and shifting the one-time past service payment date from February 2026 to February 2027. Additionally, the actuarial data and report references were updated to align with the 2025 fiscal year.
Scope change
The substantive scope of the bill (granting retroactive Tier IV membership to Karen Siegel) remains unchanged; only the financial projections and effective dates were modified.
FISCAL
The estimated annual contribution increase for the South Orangetown Central School District was updated from $5,300 to $6,400.
TIMELINE
The date for the one-time past service payment was changed from February 1, 2026, to February 1, 2027.
TECHNICAL
Fiscal notes and actuarial references were updated to reflect the 2025 legislative session and 2025 data instead of 2024.
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May 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 6861A
upper
May 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Bill Weber
RRepublican/Conservative
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