Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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This legislation adds jailers to those in law enforcement eligible to receive benefits from the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund (POAB); increases the monthly contribution from members from $20 to $25 per month; increases the amount of benefit from $17.50 per month per years of service to $25.15 per month per years of service, and then to $30 per month per year of service effective january 1, 2021. The legislation also increases the fine add on to 10% or $10 per bond forfeiture or fine, whichever is greater and provides for an add on for 5% or $5.00 whichever is greater to any pre-trial fee collected. |