An Act relative to contributory retirement board elections
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to allow surviving spouse beneficiaries of the Massachusetts Contributory Retirement Board to participate in elections for board members. Currently, only active members of the board can vote. The bill aims to expand the electorate and ensure that the board reflects the interests of those impacted by its decisions. It focuses on granting voting rights to these beneficiaries.
Key provisions
- Allows surviving spouse beneficiaries to participate in contributory retirement board elections.
- Expands the pool of individuals eligible to influence board decisions.
- Addresses the representation of beneficiaries within the board's governance.
- Specifically targets the Massachusetts Contributory Retirement Board.
Who is affected
- Surviving spouse beneficiaries of the Massachusetts Contributory Retirement Board
- Members of the Massachusetts Contributory Retirement Board
- Massachusetts residents impacted by the retirement board's decisions
Notable changes
- Currently, only active members of the board can vote.
- This bill would introduce a new category of voters – surviving spouse beneficiaries.
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