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Senate Passes PFFNH & NH Retirement Security Coalition Amendment 24 to 0

Updated On: May 08, 2008 (19:17:00)

Senate Passes NH Retirement Security Coalition Amendment 24 to 0

The Senate after long discussion and deliberations voted by voice vote to pass the 6 to 0  Executive Department and Administration Committee recommendation of ought to pass.
 
But after an effective lobbying effort by members of the NH Retirement Security Coalition which the PFFNH is a member: the Senate vote 24 to 0 to amend HB1645 to recognize the frozen 8% medical subsidy. Those members that receive the medical subsidy will receive a 13th check of $500 for a single plan and $1000 for a two person plan under the Senate version.
 
The Senate amendment further increased the amount of cost of living adjustment that retirees will receive over the next 4 years. Under the Senate version a 2 ½% cost of living adjustment will be given for the first $40,000 of pension annuity, annually over the next four years. Also those making less than $20,000 annually will also get a $1,000 13th check.
 
The Senate amendment enjoyed the support of Senate Leadership, Senate President Sylvia Larsen and Majority Leader Joe Foster personally were involved in an amendment the was crafted and offered by Senator Mike Downing, Senator Betsi DeVries, and Senator Bob Clegg.
 
Also in the Senate Amendment was the removal of the new retirement system which would have made firefighters and police officers work longer, doing away the hazardous duty classification. The amendment also kept the Board of Trustees the same and establish commissions to look at Cost of Living Allowances and the Medical Subsidy with a year of the bills signing.
 
This bill was ultimately voted 24 to 0 .
 
 
 
Now on to the House.
 
Stay Tuned
 
 
David E. Lang
25 Nashua Road Box 17
Londonderry, NH 03053
Office - 603-437-0035
Fax 603-437-8288
read the amended bill (pdf attachment)

Download: 1645 amendment 1.pdf
Pending Medical Subsidy Legislation

Posted On: May 06, 2008 (16:04:16)

On Friday, May 2, the New Hampshire Retirement System released the following information regarding pending medical subsidy legislation:

 

“(Concord, N.H.) Under current law qualified retired members who are eligible for the medical subsidy receive an 8% increase in the medical subsidy amount each year on July first. The medical subsidy is a separately funded benefit and not a part of the defined benefit pension fund. Continued funding and or increases for the subsidy are under review by the legislature. Future funding and funding methods are being considered as part of House Bill (HB) 1645.

 

Currently House Bill (HB) 1645, under the Senate version, freezes the medical subsidy immediately with no increases for July 1, 2008 through and including July 1, 2011. It then adds a 4% annual increase commencing July 1, 2012 and each July 1 thereafter. House Bill (HB) 1645 passed the House of Representatives March 13, 2008 with a different proposal. Before any proposal is written into law, the bill will be heard on the Senate floor, be referred to the Finance Committee, and likely to the Committee of Conference. Please be advised that any increase for the medical subsidy is uncertain at this time.

 

As information concerning legislation becomes available, NHRS will post updates to the website at http://www.nhrs.org/News/LegUpdates.aspx.”

 

Retiree Meeting Review

Posted On: May 06, 2008 (16:01:43)
Information from the 8th Annual Retiree Meeting has been posted in the Retiree's Corner.
Legislative update 5/1

Posted On: May 02, 2008 (07:48:19)

Please view the Retirement System update page in the members area to read the latest Senate Action on HB1645.

Benefit Concert Change May 18

Updated On: Apr 28, 2008 (14:40:00)
Press Release
For Immediate Release
 
Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire & Fire Co Announce
Benefit Concert Change on May 18th 2008
Aaron Tippin to Replace Pam Tillis in Upcoming Benefit Concert
 
Date:     April 21, 2008
To:          All Assignment Editors
                Members of the Media
 
From:    Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire
                25 Nashua Road
                Box 17
                Londonderry, NH 03053
 
Media Contact Information Only
 
David Lang, President
Email: davelang@profirefighter.com 
Office: 603-437-0035
Nicole Plourde, Executive Assistant                            
 
The Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire and Fire Co announce changes
to our annual County Music Benefit Concert: May 18th, booked as "Pam Tillis
with special guest Andy Childs".  The show is being held at the Whittemore
Arena in Durham.
 
Ms. Tillis recently started undergoing treatment for a throat disorder at
Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville TN, and thankfully is
expected to make a full recovery.  Unfortunately she has been forced to
cancel all of her scheduled appearances until late June. 
 
However, Pam has asked her good friend Aaron Tippin to fill in for her at
our event.  Aaron Tippin made his reputation with such hard-core honky tonk
performances as "Working Man's PH.D", "Kiss This", "You've Got to Stand Up
for Something", and "There Ain't Nothin' Wrong With the Radio".  We are very
pleased that he has agreed to Pam's request to play for our supporters. 
 
If you have purchased "Pam Tillis" tickets from us they will be honored at
the Whittemore Center Arena as we proudly present "Aaron Tippin with special
guest Andy Childs" on Sunday May 18th at 3 and 7:30 pm.   There will not be a
ticket re-issue; the ones you have will be accepted.  We are trying to give
our supporters plenty of notice; refunds will be given if you choose not to
see Aaron Tippin.  Thank you for your understanding and please joins us as
we wish Pam Tillis a quick and speedy recovery.  For questions or refund
requests please call us at (603) 437-0035 and speak with one of our staff.
 
 


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