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Permits purchase of service credit in SPRS for period of enrollment in military service academy and in New Jersey State Police Academy, and employment as class two special law enforcement officer.

Sponsored By: Rosaura Bagolie (Democratic), Anthony M. Bucco (Republican), Wayne P. DeAngelo (Democratic), Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. (Democratic), Annette Quijano (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Troopers Can Buy Military Academy Pension Credit

Beginning May 8, 2025, New Jersey State Police Retirement System members can buy pension credit for military academy enrollment. The enrollment must have led to a bachelor's degree. Academy time falls within the 10-year limit for buying pre-membership military service credit; qualifying veterans can buy up to five additional years. Members cannot buy credit for service that already supports a vested retirement benefit in another system when they apply. Members pay the purchase cost, not their employer. Members do not pay related costs for financing retiree pension-adjustment or health-care benefits.

Troopers Can Buy Prior Police Service Credit

Beginning May 8, 2025, New Jersey State Police Retirement System members can buy pension credit for all or part of academy enrollment, class two officer work, or both. State Police Academy graduates qualify only if academy enrollment led directly to retirement system membership. Class two work must have been for a New Jersey public employer, with a break before membership under 365 days. A year of class two service must average at least 10 workdays monthly and total at least 120 workdays. Shorter service must average at least 10 workdays monthly for each month served. Members pay an age-based actuarial price using the greater of current salary or their highest qualifying annual pay from a prior membership fiscal year. Installments must equal at least half the full normal contribution, with payments spread over no more than 10 years. Members retiring before payments end receive proportional credit, unless they pay the remaining amount in a lump sum at retirement.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Rosaura Bagolie

    Democratic • House

  • Anthony M. Bucco

    Republican • Senate

  • Wayne P. DeAngelo

    Democratic • House

  • Patrick J. Diegnan Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Annette Quijano

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Carmen F. Amato Jr.

    Republican • Senate

  • Margie Donlon M.D.

    Democratic • House

  • Linda R. Greenstein

    Democratic • Senate

  • Owen Henry

    Republican • Senate

  • James W. Holzapfel

    Republican • Senate

  • McCann Stamato, Barbara

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Cody D. Miller

    Democratic • House

  • Declan J. O'Scanlon Jr.

    Republican • Senate

  • Luanne M. Peterpaul Esq.

    Democratic • House

  • Gerry Scharfenberger

    Republican • House

  • Troy Singleton

    Democratic • Senate

  • Shanique Speight

    Democratic • House

  • Latham Tiver

    Republican • Senate

  • Torrissi, Michael

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Benjie E. Wimberly

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 188 • No: 0

House vote • 3/24/2025

CONCUR IN SA

Yes: 76 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/24/2025

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 39 • No: 0

House vote • 12/19/2024

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 73 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor — P.L.2025, c.53.

    5/8/2025Governor

  2. Passed Assembly, PBH — (76-0-0)

    3/24/2025House

  3. Received in Assembly, 2RAC

    3/24/2025House

  4. Passed Senate — (39-0)

    3/24/2025Senate

  5. Substituted for S3606 (1R)

    3/24/2025Senate

  6. REP/SCA, 2nd Reading in Senate

    3/17/2025Senate

  7. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

    2/13/2025Senate

  8. Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate

    2/13/2025Senate

  9. TRANS Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

    2/10/2025Senate

  10. Received in Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

    1/14/2025Senate

  11. Passed Assembly — (73-0-0)

    12/19/2024House

  12. Reported, 2nd Reading in Assembly

    10/24/2024House

  13. Reported, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

    10/21/2024House

  14. Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

    9/19/2024House

Bill Text

  • Version PL2025

    7/2/2025

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  • Version AL2025

    6/6/2025

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  • Senate Budget and Appropriations (3/17/25 1R)

    3/25/2025

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  • 3/24/25; 1R

    3/24/2025

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  • Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (3/17/25)

    3/18/2025

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  • Senate Law and Public Safety Substitute (2/13/25)

    2/14/2025

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  • As Introduced

    12/31/2024

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  • 10/30/24; as introduced

    10/30/2024

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  • Assembly Appropriations Substitute (10/24/24)

    10/25/2024

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  • Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Substitute (10/21/24)

    10/22/2024

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