S1883
An Act authorizing the State Board of Retirement to grant creditable service to Paul Lemelin
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to authorize the State Board of Retirement in Massachusetts to grant Paul Lemelin creditable service. Creditable service is a benefit that increases retirement benefits for employees. The bill specifically addresses granting this service to Mr. Lemelin, as requested by Paul W. Mark. Similar bills have been introduced in the past, indicating a recurring need to address this specific request.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the State Board of Retirement to grant creditable service.
- Specifically targets Paul Lemelin for this benefit.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Public Service.
- The bill was subsequently referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee.
- The House concurred with the bill.
- A hearing is scheduled for September 15, 2025.
Who is affected
- Paul Lemelin
- The State Board of Retirement
- Massachusetts Employees in the Retirement System
Notable changes
- This bill is part of a series of similar proposals aimed at granting creditable service to specific individuals.
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Primary sponsor
Paul W. Mark
Cosponsor
Paul W. Mark
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Bill S.1883 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the State Board of Retirement to grant creditable service to Paul Lemelin
By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1883) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to authorize the State Board of Retirement to grant creditable service to Paul Lemelin. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Paul W. Mark Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1883
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/26/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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