H 2994
An Act relative to veterans retirement and pensions
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Bill overview
This bill, H.2994, proposed to adjust public employee retirement and pension benefits for veterans. It aimed to provide enhanced retirement and pension provisions specifically tailored to the service and sacrifice of veterans. The bill was introduced by Representative Bud L. Williams and considered by the Public Service committee before ultimately failing to pass. Similar bills have been proposed in the past, indicating an ongoing interest in improving veteran benefits within the state’s retirement system.
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Bud L. Williams
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Bud L. Williams
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Bill H.2994 194th (Current)
An Act relative to veterans retirement and pensions
By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2994) of Bud L. Williams relative to public employee retirement and pensions for certain veterans. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Bud L. Williams
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2994
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) |
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