[AppyPappy]

I wondered if the 2018 date had anything to do with pension benefits

[BBQToadRibs]

Good question. No idea, but wouldn’t surprise me.

[DoodleDawg]

I wondered if the 2018 date had anything to do with pension benefits

He's already vested for pension. January 3rd the House and Senate get gaveled into session. He resigning the day before, probably to let Smith start the session as a Senator.