«Within the budget bill the Assembly passed this week was a strong pension forfeiture measure that provides for pension forfeiture for state officers, including legislators, who are convicted of public corruption,» Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said in a statement April 2. (politico.com)
The Legislature on Thursday night appeared poised to back a number of agreements on outstanding issues including the pension forfeiture measure. (nystateofpolitics.com)
In an email to Capital, Heastie spokesman Michael Whyland said that the conference is «committed» to implementing the pension forfeiture measure and «are discussing the details with our members.» (politico.com)