H 2991
An Act relative to certain employees of the MBTA advisory board
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to establish retirement benefits for employees of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Advisory Board who receive regular compensation from that board. The emergency preamble indicates that prompt action is needed to provide these benefits. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Public Service and subsequently to the House Ways and Means Committee.
Key provisions
- Establishes retirement benefits for employees of the MBTA Advisory Board.
- Compensation for these employees is paid by the MBTA Advisory Board.
- The bill was expedited due to an emergency preamble.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Public Service.
- The bill was subsequently referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Similar bills have been considered in previous legislative sessions.
- The bill was Senate concurred.
- A hearing is scheduled for July 9, 2025.
Who is affected
- Employees of the MBTA Advisory Board
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Advisory Board members
- Retirees
Notable changes
- This bill specifically addresses retirement benefits for a particular group of MBTA Advisory Board employees.
- It builds upon previous attempts to provide similar benefits, as evidenced by similar bills.
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Cosponsors
Edward R. Philips
James K. Hawkins
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Bill H.2991 194th (Current)
An Act relative to certain employees of the MBTA advisory board
By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2991) of Tommy Vitolo and others relative to retirement benefits for employees whose regular compensation is paid by Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Advisory Board. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Tommy Vitolo Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to establish forthwith retirement benefits to persons whose regular compensation is paid by Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority advisory board, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2991
| 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 |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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