The bill amends Chapter 36-10 of the General Laws, specifically addressing retirement system contributions and benefits for state employees. The amendment includes a new provision that, effective July 1, 2024, state employees who are employed as environmental police officers by the department of environmental management will contribute an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of their compensation to the retirement system. This is an insertion into the existing law. Additionally, the definition of "employee" in the context of the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will exclude environmental police officers employed by the department of environmental management, effective July 1, 2024, which is another insertion.

Furthermore, the bill adds a new section, 36-10-9.8, to Chapter 36-10, which stipulates that, effective July 1, 2024, environmental police officers employed by the department of environmental management will be entitled to the benefits provided by sections 45-21.2-5 through 45-21.2-13. This includes benefits related to optional retirement for members of the police force and firefighters. The act is set to take effect upon passage, meaning that these changes will be implemented immediately once the bill is enacted.

Statutes affected:
2325: 36-10-1, 36-10.3-1