H 2903
An Act relative to retiree work hours and pay limits
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to retiree work hours and pay limits, aims to establish limits on the number of hours public retirees can work and the amount they can earn from outside employment. It seeks to ensure that public retirees do not receive compensation that exceeds their existing public service earnings, preventing potential conflicts of interest and maintaining the integrity of public service roles. The bill also intends to clarify the rules surrounding retiree employment to provide greater transparency and accountability.
Key provisions
- Establishes limits on the total number of hours public retirees can work.
- Sets a cap on the earnings retirees can receive from outside employment.
- Aims to prevent retirees from receiving compensation exceeding their public service pay.
- Clarifies rules regarding retiree employment to promote transparency.
- Requires the Public Service Committee to study the issue further.
Who is affected
- Public retirees
- The Public Service Department
- Massachusetts government employees
Notable changes
- Introduces specific limits on work hours and earnings for public retirees.
- Requires a study order to examine the current practices and potential impacts of these limits.
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Primary sponsor
Marc T. Lombardo
Cosponsors
Kelly W. Pease
Marc T. Lombardo
Marcus S. Vaughn
Steven J. Ouellette
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Bill H.2903 194th (Current)
An Act relative to retiree work hours and pay limits
By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2903) of Marc T. Lombardo and Steven J. Ouellette relative to retiree work hours and pay limits. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Marc T. Lombardo
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2903
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 9/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 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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