LEGISLATIVE

Assembly Bill A07863 POLICE OFFICER STATUS

New Jersey's Policy On HR 2-18

PATAKI VETOES 25/55 RETIREMENT BILL

9-11 WORKER PROTECTION TASK FORCE ACT

Application for World Trade Center Accidental Disability Presumption

The WTC Accidental Disability Presumption applications are now available. If you meet the stated eligibility requirements, you must file a notice (Form RS6047-N) or application (Form RS6047-W) with the New York State Retirement System by June 14, 2007. Even if you are not experiencing any health problems or filing for a disability benefit now, you must file the notice and/or application with the NYSRS by the deadline to preserve your rights in the future. These forms, information brochure and frequently asked questions are available by clicking on the above link or by visiting the NYSRS web site at www.osc.state.ny.us/retire. You can also call their Disability Processing Unit at (518) 474-4587.

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WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF BILL # S1628B

 This Bill gives the right to Court Officers to issue summonses for traffic, parking and other violations committed in and around court facilities anywhere in New York State.

This authority means that Court Officers do not need authority from any other department or agency to issue such summonses.

OCA will create the actual summonses and issue them to the various commands. Training for those Officers unfamiliar with the issuance of summonses will be provided.

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We are pleased to announce today that Governor Pataki singed into law the "9-11 Worker Protection Task Force Act". This important piece of legislation provides disability benefits for persons who contract any disease resulting from their involvement with the 9-11-01 attacks. As a member of the Public Employees Conference (PEC) we have lobbied strongly for this legislation to be signed into law.

Workers have 2 years from today's date to register with their prospective retirement systems regarding their involvement with the 09-11-01 disaster. When the forms become available to this office we will forward them to the delegates to be handed out upon request.

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George Bush has signed the "Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act" (HR218).

FOP FAQ about HR218 (Adobe Acrobat format) - courtesy of the Grand Lodge.