H 2837
An Act relative to the state retiree benefits trust fund board of directors
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to increase the number of members on the State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund Board of Directors. Currently, the board’s composition is not explicitly defined in law, leading to concerns about adequate representation and oversight of the trust fund. The bill aims to expand the board’s membership to ensure a broader range of perspectives and expertise are considered in managing the fund’s operations and investments.
Key provisions
- Increases the membership of the State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund Board of Directors.
- The bill aims to improve the board’s representation.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on Public Service.
- A hearing on the bill is scheduled for July 9, 2025.
- The bill is accompanied by a study order (H5312).
Who is affected
- State retirees
- Members of the State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund Board of Directors
- The General Court
- The public (as beneficiaries of the trust fund)
Notable changes
- Currently, the size of the board is not explicitly defined in state law.
- The bill addresses a gap in the existing legislative framework regarding board composition.
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Bill H.2837 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the state retiree benefits trust fund board of directors
By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2837) of Sean Garballey and Alice Hanlon Peisch for legislation to increase the membership of the state retiree benefits trust fund board of directors. Public Service.
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Presenters: Sean Garballey , Alice Hanlon Peisch
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2837
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 7/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 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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