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MA H4123

Annual report of the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (under sections 21, 102 and 103 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws) relative to the percentum change in the average cost-of-living as shown by the United States consumer price index for the year 2017 compared with such index for the year 2016


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Introduced
01/18/2018
In Committee
01/18/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the percentum change in the average cost-of-living as shown by the United States consumer price index for the year 2017 compared with such index for the year 2016. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill relates to the annual report of the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC) on the percentage change in the average cost-of-living as shown by the United States consumer price index for the year 2017 compared to 2016. The report indicates that the latest Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is 2.0%, which retirement systems that have accepted Chapter 17 may grant pursuant to Chapter 32, Section 103(c) effective July 1, 2018. The report also notes that retirement boards may elect to increase this percentage up to 3% with proper notice to the legislative body.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (0)

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Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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