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Senate of Pennsylvania
Session of 2013 - 2014 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: January 10, 2013 02:27 PM
From: Senator Richard A Kasunic
To: All Senate members
Subject: COLA Legislation
 
In the near future, I plan on re-introducing the following pieces of legislation authorizing cost of living increases (COLA).

If you have any question please contact my office at 717-787-7175.

Document #1

Introduced as SB887

Description:

Legislation that would provide for an automatic ANNUAL cost of living increase (COLA) to retired members of SERS and PSERS.  The COLA would be reflective of increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and would be effective on July 1 of every year.  This was formerly Senate Bill 669 of last session.  Previous co-sponsors included: BOSCOLA , ERICKSON , FARNESE, FONTANA , LEACH , SOLOBAY , STACK and WASHINGTON.
 

Document #2

Introduced as SB888

Description:

Legislation providing for an automatic BI-ANNUAL cost of living increase (COLA) to retired members of SERS and PSERS.  The COLA would be reflective of increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and would be effective biannually on July 1.  This was formerly Senate Bill 670 of last session.  Previous co-sponsors included: BOSCOLA, FARNESE, FONTANA , LEACH , SOLOBAY , STACK and WASHINGTON.
 

Document #3

Introduced as SB889

Description:

Legislation providing for an automatic ANNUAL cost of living adjustment (COLA) for individuals receiving workers' compensation benefits.  The COLA will reflect increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as calculated by the U.S. Department of Labor.  This was formerly Senate Bill 671 of last session.  Previous co-sponsors included: BOSCOLA , FARNESE, FONTANA , KITCHEN , LEACH , SOLOBAY , STACK and WASHINGTON.
 

Document #4

Introduced as SB890

Description:

Legislation that would provide municipal retirees with an automatic ANNUAL cost of living adjustment (COLA).  The legislation would provide municipal retirees with an annual COLA equal to the increase in the consumer price index for the prior year minus 0.5%.  This was formerly Senate Bill 672 of last session.  Previous co-sponsors included: BOSCOLA , FARNESE, FONTANA , KITCHEN , LEACH , SOLOBAY , STACK and WASHINGTON.