A new legislative proposal promises to provide a significant boost in pension contributions for active first responders throughout Delaware.
House Bill 266, officially introduced Friday, December 15th, aims to expand the criteria for compensation taken into account when calculating pensions for retired members of the County and Municipal Police and Firefighter Pension Plan.
Rep. Cyndie Romer, a Democrat from Newark and the bill's sponsor, explained the necessity of the proposed legislation, noting, "Through the years, we've seen a decline in those volunteers that once readily answered emergency calls throughout Delaware. This has led to an increased burden on those in paid positions, often resulting in mandatory overtime. It's only fair that these overtime hours be added into retirement calculations."