Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 13, 2025Result: passed
(59) (0) (0) (4)
Sponsor · State Senator, District 50 · Democratic
Senate bill · S6956 (2025-26)
Relates to increasing the earnings limitation for positions of public service
Latest action Mar 11, 2026
Summary
Relates to increasing the earnings limitation for positions of public service; increases the earnings limitation from $35,000 to $65,000 in 2027 and thereafter.
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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
New York State Senate
Same as A8720, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Amends the Retirement and Social Security Law.
Committee
Civil Service And Pensions · New York State Senate
Also referred to Governmental Employees · New York State Assembly.
Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
To increase the annual earnings limitation for retirees who return to public service from the current statutory threshold from $35,000 to $65,000.
Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)
Recorded votes
Vote: Committee vote · Finance
Senate FinanceMay 20, 2025Result: passed
(22) (0) (0) (0)Vote: Committee vote · Civil Service And Pensions
Senate Civil Service And PensionsApr 8, 2025Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)
Cosponsors
Andrew J. Lanza, Anil Beephan Jr. and 42 more on Agora
- Democratic25
- Republican19
- Andrew J. Lanza
- Anil Beephan Jr.
- Anthony H. Palumbo
- Brian Cunningham
- Brian D. Miller
- Brian Manktelow
- Chris Burdick
- Christopher Eachus
- Dana Levenberg
- Dean Murray
- Donna Lupardo
- Gabriella Romero
Show all 44 on AgoraShow fewer cosponsors
- George Borrello
- Harry B. Bronson
- James Skoufis
- Jen Lunsford
- Jeremy Cooney
- Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
- Joe Angelino
- John T. McDonald III
- Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.
- Judy Griffin
- Karl Brabenec
- Leroy Comrie
- Marianne Buttenschon
- Mario Mattera
- Michelle Hinchey
- Monica Martinez
- Nathalia Fernandez
- Pamela Helming
- Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
- Patricia Fahy
- Patrick Chludzinski
- Patrick M. Gallivan
- Pete Harckham
- Phil Steck
- Robert Jackson
- Robert Ortt
- Robert Rolison
- Shelley Mayer
- Stephen Hawley
- Steve Rhoads
- Tommy Schiavoni
- William Weber
The sponsor's argument
Why Christopher Ryan says this is needed
Across New York State, dedicated public servants such as teachers, nurs- es, police officers, and firefighters have devoted their lives to the well-being and safety of our communities. Yet under current law, these very individuals are discouraged from continuing to serve after retire- ment due to an outdated and restrictive, earnings cap. This bill proposes raising the earnings limitation from $35,000 to $65,000, a number that better reflects the realities of inflation, cost of living, and the value of the work retirees bring when they return. For many retirees, returning to public service is not just a job, it's a calling. They return not for wealth, but for purpose: to fill teaching vacancies in underserved schools, to provide stability in overstretched hospitals, to lend experience and mentorship to a younger generation of public servants. Communities across the state are struggling with labor shortages, espe- cially in critical fields such as education, healthcare, and public safety. We cannot afford to let valuable talent go untapped because of an arbitrary earnings limit that penalizes service and experience. This legislation honors the contributions of our retirees and acknowledges the urgent need for their continued involvement.
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
- Mar 11, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Governmental Employees
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
NY Assembly
- Mar 9, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Civil Service and Pensions
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
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
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- Jun 13, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- Jun 13, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Jun 13, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
NY Assembly
- Jun 10, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Governmental Employees
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
NY Assembly
- Jun 10, 2025
Amended
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 6956B
NY Senate
- Jun 4, 2025
Amended
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 6956A
NY Senate
- Jun 2, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
NY Assembly
- May 22, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- May 21, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
- May 20, 2025
1ST Report CAL.1224
1ST REPORT CAL.1224
NY Senate
- Apr 8, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
- Mar 27, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
NY Senate
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