S 8516 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Grants retroactive tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Richard J. Vogt, III

This bill grants Richard J. Vogt, III retroactive Tier IV membership in New York's state and local employees' retirement system for his May 1, 2000 employment at SUNY Maritime College, allowing him to access benefits from that date if he applies within one year. It specifically addresses his case where he was eligible but did not enroll due to no fault of his own. SUNY Maritime College must cover all past service costs, and Vogt will not receive refunds for his prior contributions. (This is a personal bill for one individual, not a broad policy change.)

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Sep 2025

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Introduced Sep 29, 2025 Last action May 6, 2026

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S8516 → S8516A · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill was amended to recommit it to the Committee on Civil Service and Pensions for further review. The financial projections were updated to reflect a later effective date (Fiscal Year 2027 instead of 2026) and revised actuarial assumptions, resulting in higher estimated costs to the employer over time. Additionally, the demographic data used for the cost estimate was updated to reflect a more recent census date.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains the same (granting retroactive Tier IV membership to Richard J. Vogt III), but the financial impact analysis was recalculated based on updated fiscal years and demographic data.

TIMELINE

The bill was recommitted to the Committee on Civil Service and Pensions for additional review before final passage.

FISCAL

The projected employer contribution costs were updated to start in Fiscal Year 2027 instead of 2026, with adjusted annual amounts and a revised total present value of benefits.

TECHNICAL

The actuarial assumptions were updated to use census data from June 30, 2025, instead of June 30, 2024, which changed the estimated average age, service years, and salary of the affected employee.

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May 6, 2026

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PRINT NUMBER 8516A

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May 6, 2026

Upper · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS

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Jan 7, 2026

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Sep 29, 2025

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