H4147
An Act relative to retirement benefits for Joseph Suppa
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to authorize the Massachusetts State Board of Retirement to credit Joseph Suppa with creditable service. Specifically, it petitions the board to recognize Suppa’s service and grant him retirement benefits as a result. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means and subsequently reported favorably. It is part of a series of similar bills addressing retirement benefits for various individuals.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the State Board of Retirement to credit Joseph Suppa with service.
- Addresses retirement benefits for a specific individual.
- Part of a group of bills related to retirement benefits.
- Petition submitted by Kathleen R. LaNatra and Patrick M. O’Connor.
Who is affected
- Joseph Suppa
- Massachusetts State Board of Retirement
- Employees eligible for retirement benefits
Notable changes
- This bill proposes a specific adjustment to retirement benefits for a single individual.
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Primary sponsor
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Cosponsors
Dylan A. Fernandes
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Kenneth P. Sweezey
Patrick M. O'Connor
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Bill H.4147 194th (Current)
An Act relative to retirement benefits for Joseph Suppa
By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and Patrick M. O'Connor that the Massachusetts State Board of Retirement be authorized to credit Joseph Suppa with certain creditable service. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Kathleen R. LaNatra Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4147
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 5/15/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 5/19/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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