H4977
An Act relative to a transfer of retirement benefits for Valeria D'Orazio an associate professor at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the transfer of retirement benefits from the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System to Valeria D’Orazio, an associate professor at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. The transfer is being requested due to a specific circumstance involving her retirement. An emergency preamble was included to expedite the process and ensure the benefits are provided promptly. This action is intended to provide a needed adjustment to her retirement benefits.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the transfer of retirement benefits.
- Specifically targets Valeria D’Orazio, an associate professor at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
- Recognizes a need for a retirement benefits adjustment.
- Includes an emergency clause to expedite the process.
Who is affected
- Valeria D’Orazio
- Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy
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Primary sponsor
Michelle L. Badger
Cosponsors
Dylan A. Fernandes
Michelle L. Badger
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Bill H.4977 194th (Current)
An Act relative to a transfer of retirement benefits for Valeria D'Orazio an associate professor at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy
By Representative Badger of Plymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle L. Badger relative to a transfer of retirement benefits for Valeria D'Orazio an associate professor at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Michelle L. Badger Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Public Service
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to provide for certain retirement benefits, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4977
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/23/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 1/20/2026 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 1/22/2026 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 03/11/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 3/11/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 03/11/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:25 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
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