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MA H2934

MA H2934
Resolve authorizing the study of cost of living increases for state police retirees


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition of Edward R. Philips for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to examine the feasibility of increases to cost-of-living adjustments for retirees of the Massachusetts State Police. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill proposes establishing a special commission to investigate potential cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increases for retired Massachusetts State Police officers. The commission will be composed of several key stakeholders, including the chairs of the joint committee on public service, the executive director of the state retirement board, a member appointed by the chair of the Massachusetts public employee retirement administration commission, and the president of Massachusetts retirees. The commission is tasked with conducting a feasibility study and reporting its findings and recommendations, including draft legislation, to the house and senate committees on ways and means by January 1, 2027. The goal of the commission is to examine whether and how cost-of-living adjustments for state police retirees might be enhanced, which could help ensure that retired state police officers' pensions keep pace with inflation and maintain their standard of living.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time (on 09/17/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2934
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2934.pdf
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