H 2834
An Act relative to the veteran allowance for public retirees
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to establish a veteran allowance for public retirees who are also veterans. It aims to provide financial support to these individuals, recognizing their service to the country and their contributions to the state’s public workforce. The bill seeks to ensure that veterans receiving public pensions are also afforded an additional benefit. It is part of a series of similar bills addressing this issue.
Key provisions
- Establishes a veteran allowance for public retirees.
- Provides financial support to veterans receiving public pensions.
- The allowance is intended to recognize the dual service of veterans and public employees.
- The bill is part of a series of related legislative efforts.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Public Retirees
- State Public Employees
- Massachusetts Residents
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new benefit specifically for veterans receiving public pensions.
- It builds upon previous legislative attempts to address this issue.
- The specific amount and eligibility criteria for the allowance would need to be determined through further legislation.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Dennis C. Gallagher
Cosponsors
Dennis C. Gallagher
John C. Velis
John J. Marsi
Jr. Richard G. Wells
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Bill H.2834 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the veteran allowance for public retirees
By Representative Gallagher of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2834) of Dennis C. Gallagher, Richard G. Wells, Jr., and Rodney M. Elliott relative to the veteran allowance for public retirees. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Dennis C. Gallagher Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2834
| 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 by H2956 |
| 10/6/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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