S1865
An Act providing for certain retirement benefits for the surviving beneficiary of Brandon Arakelian
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to provide retirement benefits to the surviving beneficiary of Brandon Arakelian. It aims to ensure that the individual designated as the beneficiary receives retirement benefits as outlined by the Massachusetts State Retirement System. The bill is modeled after a previous, similar attempt to provide these benefits. This legislation addresses a specific case involving retirement benefits.
Key provisions
- Provides retirement benefits to the surviving beneficiary of Brandon Arakelian.
- Relates to the Massachusetts State Retirement System.
- Mirrors a previous bill (S.2769) addressing similar benefits.
- Is currently under consideration by the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
Who is affected
- The surviving beneficiary of Brandon Arakelian
- The Massachusetts State Retirement System
- Barry R. Finegold (primary sponsor)
Notable changes
- This bill specifically targets a single case for retirement benefits.
- It builds upon a previous legislative effort (S.2769).
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Primary sponsor
Barry R. Finegold
Cosponsor
Barry R. Finegold
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Bill S.1865 194th (Current)
An Act providing for certain retirement benefits for the surviving beneficiary of Brandon Arakelian
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1865) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to provide for certain retirement benefits for the surviving beneficiary of Brandon Arakelian. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Barry R. Finegold Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1865
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/1/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/2/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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