March 10, 2026 · Civil Service and Pensions · 1,281 words · 2 speakers · 47 segments
Good morning, everyone. This is the Senate Standing Committee on Civil Service and Pensions. Today is Tuesday, March 10, 2026, and the third meeting, committee meeting of the 26th legislative session. Present are only so far we have Senator Matera and myself. We're moving forward because we have the voting sheets and we do expect members to arrive shortly. So with that, there are seven members of this committee and you need four members present in person or by voting seat to have a quorum. Is there a quorum?
A quorum is present.
We have 11 bills on the committee agenda. All are recommended to be referred to our Finance department. So let me turn. The first bill is bill number S6840A by Senator Scarcella Stanton. The committee director will read the title,
an act to amend retirement and Social Security law in relation to increasing the amount of years of military service credit a member may purchase.
Do I hear any questions? Move that bill. Move the bill. Can you give me a readout of the total number of people registered and inspection?
7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 awrs.
All right. Is there a motion to move the bill? Move the bill by Senator Matera. And I'll second that. All in favor say in favor say aye. Aye. All the polls say nay. We received a recommendation based on the number of votes we're in and so that committee will be referred to our Finance Committee. The second bill is Senate bill number S7635B by Senator Ryan. The committee director will read the title,
an act to amend the retirement and Social Security law in relation to the retirement of state, county and municipal 911 operators and dispatchers.
Are there any questions or comments? Move the bill. Move the bill by Senator Mantera. I second that. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Give me a readout of the bill, please.
Seven ayes, zero nays, zero awrs.
Okay. And the bill is reported to our finance committee. The third bill is Senate bill number S7808A by Senator Seller spent. The committee director will read the title,
enact amendment retirement Social Security law in relation to the determination of salary based for members of New York City Police Pension Fund.
Are there any questions or comments? Move the bill. Move the bill by Senator Matera. All those in favor say aye. Aye. I second that. And give a readout of the total number of people voting.
7 I's, 0 nays, 0 awrs.
The bill will be reported to the finance committee. The fourth bill is Senate bill number S79 30A by Senator Scoufus. The committee director will read the title,
Enact Amend retirement Social Security law in relation to authorizing retired firefighters to be employed as instructors of fire sciences by career and technical Education center without a definition of a retirement benefit.
Okay. Are there any questions or comments? Move it over. Second. Second. Thank you. Do one. Two. Puncher. Is there a motion? Move you first. You moved it. And seconded by Senator Cooney, who has arrived. He's a member of this committee. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. All those opposed say nay. Without recommendation. Give me every round of the bill.
Seven I's 0n a 0aws.
Okay. The bill will be reported to Finance. The fifth bill is Senate bill number S8122B by myself, Senator Jackson, the committee
director will read the Titan, an actor amendment, administrative code of the City of New York and retirement and Social Security law in relation to permitting certain New York City Correctional Sanitation members to borrow from their accumulated member contributions and to repeal certain provisions of diamonds or security law relating.
Where to. Are there any questions or comments? Move the bills. Second. Second. All those in favor say aye. Aye. All those opposed say nay. All in favor, read out. Read out of the bill.
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Thank you. The sixth bill, Senate bill number S8135B by myself, Senator Jackson, committee director will
reiterate an act to amend the retirement Social Security law in relation to providing World Trade center related benefits to certain employees who worked at Riverazano Bridge toll facility.
Are there any questions or comments? Move the bill. Move the bill by Senator Puri. Second. Second. By. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. All those say nay. Give me a readout of the bill.
7 I's 0 NAIS 0 AWRS.
The seventh bill is Senate bill number S9130 by myself, Senator Jackson, the committee
director will read the title and act to amend retirement and Social Security law in relation to the restoration of 20 year services retirement for certain New York City corrections officers, sanitation workers.
If I request a comment, I heard a move to bill by Senator Cooney. Second by Senator McErra. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. All those opposed say nay. Give me a final readout of the bill.
79080 AWRC.
This bill is reported to our Finance Committee. The eighth bill, Senate Bill Number S9213 by Senator Scuba, the committee director will
read the title an act amendment Retirement Social Security law in relation to providing certain death benefits to correction officers, correction officer sergeants, correctional officer captains, assistant wardens, associate wardens, all wardens employed by Orange County.
Are there any Questions or comments? Move to bill. Second vice. All those in favor say aye. Aye. All those opposed say n. Give me a readout of the bill, please.
Seven eyes, zero nays. Zero awr.
The the vote will be. The bill will be reported to our finance committee. The ninth bill is Senate bill number S9255. By myself, Senator Jackson may select for
leave retirement not to amend the retirement Social Security law in relation to Vancouver County Fire marshals supervising Fire Marsh Fire marshals, Assistant fire marshals, Assistant chief fire marshals or chief fire marshals pension benefits or Service render beyond 25 years.
Any questions or comments? Move to bill. Move to bill by senator. Second. Second Senator. All those in favor say aye. Aye. All those in post say nay. Can I have a readout of the bill?
7 eyes, 0 nays, 0 awrs.
The bill is being reported to our finance committee. The tenth bill, Senate bill number S9274 by myself, Senator Jackson, the committee director will read the title.
An act of member Diamonds or security law in relation to retreatment of prior service with certain agencies by the New York City Police Pension Fund.
Are there any questions or comments? Move the bill. Move the bill by. Since the 22nd of September. Carrie. All those in favor say aye. Aye. All those in payroll say nay. Without recommendation. We have fully agreed. Out of the bill.
79090 AWS.
The 11th and final bill of today's agenda is Senate bill number S9276 by Senator Sapova. The committee director will read the title
Schnacdom and retirement Social Security law in relation to death benefits for beneficiaries of certain members of a retirement system.
Are there any questions or comments? Move the bill by Senator car. Second by Senator say II. Aye. Final read out of the bill.
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This concludes the third meeting of the 2026 first state session of the Standing Committee on Civil Service Intention. Thank you all for coming.