An Act relative to certain employees of the MBTA advisory board
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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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Sponsors
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Edward R. Philips
James K. Hawkins
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