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Nathalia Fernandez

Sponsor · State Senator, District 34 · Democratic

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Senate bill · S8516 (2025-26)

Grants retroactive tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Richard J. Vogt, III

Latest action May 6, 2026

Summary

Grants retroactive tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Richard J. Vogt, III.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

New York State Senate

Committee

Civil Service And Pensions · New York State Senate

Also referred to Rules · New York State Assembly, Rules · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To allow Richard J. Vogt, III to obtain Tier IV membership status in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System, retroactive to his eligible employment date in 2000, thereby correcting an administra- tive oversight.

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The sponsor's argument

Why Nathalia Fernandez says this is needed

Mr. Vogt was employed full-time at SUNY Maritime College from May 1, 2000 through August 30, 2000, and was eligible for membership in NYSLERS. However, through no fault of his own, he was not enrolled in the system. This bill corrects that error, ensuring Mr. Vogt receives appropriate retirement credit and benefits under Tier IV, which would allow earlier retirement eligibility and improved pension terms compared to Tier VI. Granting retroactive status acknowledges his qualifying service and aligns with legislative precedent for correcting administra- tive oversights affecting public employees.

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

  1. May 6, 2026

    Amend and Recommit to Civil Service and Pensions

    AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS

    NY Senate

  2. Jan 7, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS

    NY Senate

  3. Sep 29, 2025

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO RULES

    NY Senate

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