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MA H2137
MA H2137Providing for payment by the Commonwealth of wages for members of the United States Coast Guard during the shut-down, so-called, of the United States Government
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition of Patrick Joseph Kearney that the salaries of members of the United States Coast Guard who are residents of the Commonwealth be paid by the Commonwealth during the so-called federal government shut-down. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill proposes that Massachusetts will temporarily pay the salaries of United States Coast Guard members who are residents of the state during a federal government shutdown. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Commonwealth to directly compensate Coast Guard members whose federal paychecks are interrupted by a government shutdown, with funds to be identified by the Governor and approved by the Ways and Means committees. After the shutdown ends, Massachusetts will seek full reimbursement from the federal government for these salary payments. The legislation is designed to ensure that local Coast Guard members continue to receive their wages during periods of federal funding interruption, effectively providing a financial safety net for these essential service members who would otherwise go without pay during a government shutdown.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Hearing (11:00:00 5/13/2025 B-1) (on 05/13/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2137 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2137.pdf |
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