Grants retroactive tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Karen Siegel

Latest action May 13, 2026

New York State Senate

Same as A7290, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Grants retroactive tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Karen Siegel.

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Committee

Civil Service And Pensions · New York State Senate

Also referred to Governmental Employees · New York State Assembly.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

Section one of the bill allows Karen Siegel to submit an application with the state comptroller to grant her tier IV status in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System. Section two describes who is responsible for any past cost incurred in implementing the provisions of this act. Section three relates to the effective date.

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Cosponsors

Aron Wieder

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The sponsor's argument

Why William Weber says this is needed

Karen Siegel commenced employment at High Tor State Park on June 28, 1992, which should have entitled her to Tier IV membership in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System. However, for reasons not due to fault on her part, Ms. Siegel did not become a member on June 28, 1992 when she would have been eligible. This bill will allow her to file an application within one year of this bill becoming law that will grant her Tier IV status.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

May 13, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Civil Service and Pensions
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
NY Senate
Apr 20, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Governmental Employees
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
NY Assembly
Mar 25, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
NY Senate

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Mar 25, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
NY Assembly

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