Introduced
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To extend beyond remarriage the pension granted to surviving spouses of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty. Under current law, the surviving spouse is no longer eligible for the pension when he or she remarries. This bill would extend the pension to the lifetime of the surviving spouse, regardless of subsequent marital status.
Referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 100 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
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To allow a former spouse who was divorced after retirement to also be eligible for the survivor's benefits.
The amendment failed 16 to 22 (details)
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To extend beyond remarriage the pension granted to surviving spouses of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty. Under current law, the surviving spouse is no longer eligible for the pension when he or she remarries. This bill would extend the pension to the lifetime of the surviving spouse, regardless of subsequent marital status.
