Bill > H2854

This bill expands voting rights in contributory retirement system board elections by allowing surviving spouses who are receiving a retirement allowance to vote for the third and fourth members of the retirement system board. Specifically, the bill amends sections of Massachusetts General Laws to explicitly include surviving spouses as eligible voters in these elections. A contributory retirement system is a type of pension system where both the employer and employees contribute funds, and board members are typically elected to oversee the system's operations. The changes will apply to retirement systems established under specific chapters of Massachusetts law, and the new provisions will take effect on January 1, 2026. By granting voting rights to surviving spouses, the bill recognizes their continued financial stake and interest in the retirement system after the death of the original plan participant.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2854