North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 7 R · 3 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 76 — Increase Fire & Rescue Pension Benefit.

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Bill Text

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80 added · 79 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to House Bill 76 increases the monthly benefit for the spouse of a member killed in the line of duty from $170 to $175. This change ensures that the financial support provided to the spouse is slightly higher, recognizing the importance of assisting families during a difficult time. Additionally, the revision clarifies the situations under which various payment options apply. These updates may help better address the needs of families affected by such tragic circumstances.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 76 Short Title:
76 Feb 9, 2017 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10020-MR-17A (01/12) Short Title:
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCREASE THE MONTHLY BENEFITS FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTERS' AND RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS' PENSION FUND.
Pensions and Retirement, if favorable, Appropriations February 13, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCREASE THE MONTHLY BENEFITS FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTERS' AND RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS' PENSION FUND.
(d2) Benefits shall be paid in the following manner when a member is killed in the line of duty and the requirements of Article 12A of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes are met:
*H76-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (d2) Benefits shall be paid in the following manner when a member is killed in the line of duty and the requirements of Article 12A of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes are met:
*DRH10020-MR-17A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (1) If the member had been receiving a monthly pension fund benefit prior to being killed in the line of duty, there shall be paid to the member's spouse an amount of one hundred seventyseventy-five dollars ($170.00)($175.00) per month beginning the month following the member's month of death, payable until the spouse's death.
(1) If the member had been receiving a monthly pension fund benefit prior to being killed in the line of duty, there shall be paid to the member's spouse an amount of one hundred seventyseventy-five dollars ($170.00)($175.00) per month beginning the month following the member's month of death, payable until the spouse's death.
(3) If the member had not yet begun receiving a monthly benefit prior to being killed in the line of duty, there shall be paid to the member's principal beneficiary, if only one principal beneficiary is eligible, an amount of one hundred seventyseventy-five dollars ($170.00)($175.00) per month beginning the month following the month the member would have attained age 55, or if the member had already attained age 55, beginning the month following the member's month of death, payable until the beneficiary's death.
(3) If the member had not yet begun receiving a monthly benefit prior to being killed in the line of duty, there shall be paid to the member's principal beneficiary, if only one principal beneficiary is eligible, an amount of one hundred seventyseventy-five dollars ($170.00)($175.00) per month beginning the month following the month the member would have attained age 55, or if Page 2 House Bill 76-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 the member had already attained age 55, beginning the month following the member's month of death, payable until the beneficiary's death.
Page 2 DRH10020-MR-17A [v.6] (01/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (4) If the member had not begun receiving a monthly benefit prior to being killed in the line of duty and the beneficiary is not payable as described in subdivision (3) of this subsection, a lump sum payment equal to the member's contributions will be paid to the eligible beneficiaries, or if there are no eligible beneficiaries, a return of the contributions shall be paid to the member's estate.
(4) If the member had not begun receiving a monthly benefit prior to being killed in the line of duty and the beneficiary is not payable as described in subdivision (3) of this subsection, a lump sum payment equal to the member's contributions will be paid to the eligible beneficiaries, or if there are no eligible beneficiaries, a return of the contributions shall be paid to the member's estate.
DRH10020-MR-17A [v.6] (01/17) Page 3
House Bill 76-First Edition Page 3
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Action History

  1. Reptd Fav

  2. Re-ref Com On Appropriations

  3. Passed 1st Reading

  4. Ref to the Com on Pensions and Retirement, if favorable, Appropriations

  5. Filed

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Not signed on (156)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 76?
HB 76 is sponsored by Larry C. Strickland (Republican), Speciale, McNeill, Hurley, Hunter, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Hardister, Fisher, Farmer-Butterfield, Carla D. Cunningham (U), Conrad, Hugh Blackwell (Republican), B. Richardson, R. Moore, S. Martin, G. Graham, Kyle Hall (Republican), John R. Bell, IV (Republican), Brenden H. Jones (Republican), Brian Turner (Democratic), Donna McDowell White (Republican), Cecil Brockman (Democratic), and Mike Clampitt (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 76?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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