MA S1794

Bill

Relative to the veteran allowance for public retirees

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the veteran allowance for public retirees. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill amends the laws governing the veteran allowance for public retirees in Massachusetts. Specifically, it allows public retirement systems to accept a provision that provides an additional yearly allowance of $50 for each year of creditable service, up to a maximum of $1,000, for veterans who are members of Group 1, 2, or 4. The bill also increases the existing veteran allowance from $15 to $50 per year of service, with a maximum of $1,000. The provisions of the bill are prospective, meaning they do not apply retroactively to retirees.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

John Velis (D)*, Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

Accompanied H2749 (on 01/19/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1794

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1794
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1794.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2749	Relative to the veteran allowance for public retirees	No further action taken	Similar To
H4441	Relative to the governance, structure and care of veterans at the Commonwealth’s veterans’ homes	Reported by H5106	Similar To
S1672	To extend veterans retirement buyback opportunities	Accompanied a study order, see S2679	Similar To
S1692	Establishing creditable service for veterans	Accompanied a study order, see S2679	Similar To
S1795	Relative to the definition of Veteran for public retirees	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2408	Relative to COLA adjustments for veteran benefits	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2421	Relative to tax credits for homeless veteran housing	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2455	Relative to 100% disabled veteran motor vehicle tax exemptions	Accompanied a study order, see H5248	Similar To

Bill > S1794

MA S1794

summary

Introduced Session

Bill Summary

AI Summary

Committee Categories

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Official Document

bill text

bill summary

bill summary

bill summary