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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
02/28/2018
02/28/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the veteran allowance for public retirees. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase the veteran allowance for public retirees in Massachusetts. It would allow public retirement systems to provide an additional yearly allowance of $50 for each year of creditable service, up to a maximum of $1,000, for members who are veterans. The bill also increases the existing veteran allowance from $15 to $45 per year of creditable service, with a maximum of $1,000. The provisions of the bill would be prospective, meaning they would not apply retroactively to past retirees.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (15)
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
Dan Cahill (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Claire Cronin (D),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Carole Fiola (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Thomas McGee (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Jerry Parisella (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1435 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1435.pdf |
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