Provides for certain death benefits to correction officers, correction officer-sergeants, correction officer-captains, assistant wardens, associate wardens or wardens employed by Orange county.
Impact
The implementation of this bill is expected to increase the annual contributions from Orange County by approximately $41,000 starting fiscal year ending 2027. Additionally, there will be a one-time past service cost of $537,000 that will either be paid upfront or amortized over ten years at an approximate annual cost of $68,500. This financial adjustment reflects the anticipated costs associated with the new benefits for approximately 300 correction officers currently employed in the county.
Summary
Bill S09213 aims to provide enhanced in-service death benefits for retirement-eligible correction officers, including correction officer-sergeants, correction officer-captains, assistant wardens, associate wardens, and wardens employed by Orange County. The bill modifies the retirement and social security law to allow the beneficiary of a deceased correction officer to receive a lump sum payment equivalent to the pension reserve that would have been established had the member retired at the time of death. This provision is designed to offer financial support to the families of correction officers who pass away while still on duty or prior to retirement.
Contention
The most notable point of contention surrounding S09213 relates to the fiscal implications for Orange County. Critics may raise concerns regarding the increased financial burden on the county's budget, particularly the upfront and ongoing costs associated with the enhanced benefits. Proponents of the bill argue that providing adequate death benefits for correction officers is vital for acknowledging their service and the risks they face in their daily duties. The balance between fiscal responsibility and honoring the dedicated service of these officers presents a key debate among legislators.
Same As
Provides for certain death benefits to correction officers, correction officer-sergeants, correction officer-captains, assistant wardens, associate wardens or wardens employed by Orange county.
Provides for certain death benefits to correction officers, correction officer-sergeants, correction officer-captains, assistant wardens, associate wardens or wardens employed by Orange county.
Provides for certain death benefits to correction officers, correction officer-sergeants, correction officer-captains, assistant wardens, associate wardens or wardens employed by Orange county.
Provides for certain death benefits to correction officers, correction officer-sergeants, correction officer-captains, assistant wardens, associate wardens or wardens employed by Orange county.
Relates to correctional facility visits by the correctional association; authorizes the correctional association to visit correctional facilities at any time and without advance notice; grants the correctional association access to certain records and information of correctional facilities.
Relates to correctional facility visits by the correctional association; authorizes the correctional association to visit correctional facilities at any time and without advance notice; grants the correctional association access to certain records and information of correctional facilities.
Modifying the definition of security officer to include certain juvenile corrections officer positions for purposes of the KPERS correctional employees group.