H 2956
An Act relative to the veteran allowance for public retirees
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to establish a veteran allowance for public retirees who are also veterans. It aims to provide financial assistance to these individuals, recognizing their service to the country and their contributions to public service. The bill proposes a specific mechanism for distributing this allowance, ensuring it reaches eligible veterans who are currently employed by public entities. It builds upon previous attempts to address this issue and seeks to create a consistent and accessible system for support.
Key provisions
- Establishes a veteran allowance for public retirees.
- Defines eligibility criteria for receiving the allowance.
- Specifies the amount of the allowance.
- Outlines the process for distributing the allowance.
- Requires the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC) to administer the program.
- Addresses potential funding sources for the allowance.
- Provides for a review of the program's effectiveness after a specified period.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Public Retirees
- State and Local Government Employees
- Massachusetts Residents
Notable changes
- Builds upon previous legislative efforts to provide support to veteran public retirees.
- Creates a formalized system for distributing financial assistance.
- May require adjustments to existing retirement benefit structures.
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Primary sponsor
Adam J. Scanlon
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Rodney M. Elliott
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Bill H.2956 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the veteran allowance for public retirees
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2956) of Adam J. Scanlon and Rodney M. Elliott relative to the veteran allowance for public retirees. Public Service.
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Presenter: Adam J. Scanlon
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2956
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/6/2025 | House | Accompanied H2834 |
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