123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1583 LR 2017(01)
An Act To Provide Retirement Equity to Forest Ranger Supervisory Personnel Whose Retirement Plans Were Changed after Initial Date of Hire
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Bartlett of Cumberland
Committee: Labor
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Including service earned in certain job classifications within the Department of Conservation prior to July 1, 1998 as service earned in the 1998 Special Plan would increase the unfunded liability of the Maine State Retirement System.  Pursuant to the Constitution of Maine, unfunded liabilities may not be created except those that result from experience losses.  The Maine State Retirement System will require a one-time General Fund appropriation, the amount of which can not be determined at this time, representing the full actuarial value of the increase to the unfunded liability.