S 1878
An Act relative to the SMART plan
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Bill overview
This bill, S.1878, addresses the SMART plan, a deferred compensation program for state employees. It seeks to audit the program and ensure its proper operation and compliance. The bill was referred to the Public Service committee and subsequently accompanied a study order. It is similar to previous legislation concerning the SMART plan.
Key provisions
- Requires an audit of the SMART plan.
- Addresses concerns related to the program's operation.
- Accompanied a study order (S.2786) to examine the SMART plan.
- Builds upon previous legislation concerning the SMART plan.
Who is affected
- State Employees
- The State’s Deferred Compensation Program
- The Public Service Committee
Notable changes
- This bill is part of a series of legislative efforts to review and regulate the SMART plan.
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Primary sponsor
Joan B. Lovely
Cosponsor
Joan B. Lovely
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Bill S.1878 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the SMART plan
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1878) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to the SMART plan. Public Service.
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Presenter: Joan B. Lovely
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1878
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 4/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1 |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2786 |
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