Posted: | June 1, 2023 12:56 PM |
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From: | Representative Steven R. Malagari |
To: | All House members |
Subject: | Providing a COLA to Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters |
Municipal police officers and firefighters work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. However, their pensions have failed to keep up with inflation. The last time police officers and firefighters received a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) was in 2002—over two decades ago. In the meantime, prices have risen nearly 70%. This is no way to honor our police officers and firefighters for their service. That is why I plan on introducing legislation to provide a COLA to municipal police officers and firefighters. The monthly COLA is as follows:
This is a long overdue measure to ensure our municipal police officers and firefighters get the retirement they deserve after their dedication to our communities. Please join me in co-sponsoring this legislation to show that we stand with those who keep our communities safe. |
Introduced as HB1379