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Committee weighs amendment to H.519 to let Randolph and two towns’ municipal officers join Group G retirement plan
Summary
A House Government Operations committee heard an amendment proposal to H.519 that would allow certain municipal law enforcement officers to join Group G of the state retirement system; presenters said the change is narrowly tailored to address recruitment and would be revenue neutral to the state.
A House Government Operations & Military Affairs committee on Feb. 20 reviewed an amendment to H.519 that would let municipal law enforcement officers in a small set of towns transfer into Group G of the Vermont State Employees’ Retirement System.
Legislative counsel Tucker Anderson told the committee the proposed language broadens H.519 beyond its original charter focus and could face germaneness challenges on the floor. Cameron Wood of the Office of Legislative Council walked members through the amendment’s mechanics, saying it would amend Title 3 to allow municipal officers employed by municipalities that participate in the state retirement system to be eligible for Group G membership.
Wood and Joint Fiscal Office staff outlined the practical effects: new hires after Jan. 1, 2027, who meet level 2 or 3 law-enforcement certification would be…
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