Vote: Committee vote · Civil Service And Pensions
Senate Civil Service And PensionsApr 29, 2025Result: passed
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Senate bill · S3655 (2025-26)
Relates to establishing a twenty-five year retirement plan for firefighters employed by the division of military and naval affairs
New York State Senate
Same as A5552, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Latest action Dec 1, 2025
Sponsor: James Skoufis (State Senator, District 42, Democratic)
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Summary
Establishes a twenty-five year retirement plan for firefighters employed by the division of military and naval affairs.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Retirement and Social Security Law.
Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
This bill would grant more equitable pensions to airport firefighters and training and safety officers in the New York State Division of Mili- tary and Naval Affairs.
Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)
Where it stands
Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Civil Service And Pensions · New York State Senate
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Cosponsors
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Read on NY Senate (opens in a new tab)- Democratic11
- Republican4
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The sponsor's argument
Why James Skoufis says this is needed
This bill seeks to provide a more equitable pension to airport fire- fighters and training and safety officers within the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs. These individuals face similar hazards and risks as municipal firefighters but are not currently enti- tled to the same pension benefits. By granting them a pension equivalent to half of their final salary after twenty-five years of service, this legislation ensures that these dedicated public servants receive the compensation and recognition they rightfully deserve for their service and commitment to public safety.
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Recorded votes
Full history
- Dec 1, 2025
Recommit, Enacting Clause Stricken
RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
NY Senate
- Apr 29, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
- Jan 29, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
NY Senate
Read the record
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