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New YorkS 81642025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Authorizes the county of Rockland to offer an optional twenty year retirement plan to John F. Leonard, Jr., a deputy sheriff employed by such county

Sponsored By: William Weber (Republican)

Became Law

CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONSWAYS AND MEANS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

John Leonard can join 20-year pension

The law lets John F. Leonard, Jr., a Rockland County deputy sheriff, join the optional 20-year retirement plan. Rockland County must file a resolution with the State Comptroller within 180 days that certifies he was not at fault for missing enrollment. Mr. Leonard must file his own election within one year of the law’s effective date. If both filings are made, the retirement system credits his service from August 1, 2020 to now under the 20-year plan.

Rockland County funds past pension costs

Rockland County must pay all employer past-service pension costs tied to this law. The county can spread these payments over five years. The fiscal note projects about $199,000 in one-time costs and about $13,000 in extra annual contributions for the year ending March 31, 2026; future amounts can vary.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • William Weber

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 79 • No: 0

committee vote • 6/11/2025

Rules Committee Vote

Yes: 20 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/11/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 59 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.562

    11/21/2025Senate

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    11/17/2025Senate

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    6/16/2025House

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    6/16/2025House

  5. HOME RULE REQUEST

    6/16/2025House

  6. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.842

    6/16/2025House

  7. SUBSTITUTED FOR A8628

    6/16/2025House

  8. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    6/11/2025House

  9. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    6/11/2025Senate

  10. PASSED SENATE

    6/11/2025Senate

  11. HOME RULE REQUEST

    6/11/2025Senate

  12. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1854

    6/11/2025Senate

  13. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

    6/11/2025Senate

  14. REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS

    5/16/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Original

    5/16/2025

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