Employees’ Pension System – Sheriff of Anne Arundel County – Vesting
Sponsor: Gary Simmons (District 12B)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Pensions and RetirementStatus: Hearing 3/18 at 12:45 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing for a Sheriff of Anne Arundel County vesting rights in the Employees' Pension System after accruing at least 8 years of eligibility service; and establishing that a Sheriff of Anne Arundel County elected or appointed on or after July 1, 2026, may retire with a normal service retirement allowance from the Employees' Pension System if the individual is at least 65 years old and has at least 8 years of eligibility service.
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Testimony (3)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Sesker, Sheriff Everett | Anne Arundel County | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Simmons, Delegate Simmonslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Gawthrop, Anne | State Retirement and Pension System | Oral + Written (PDF) |