An Act relative to further defining employees classified in Group 4
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to clarify the classification of probation officers and court officers within the Massachusetts public employee retirement system. Specifically, it aims to formally include these roles within Group 4 of the contributory retirement system. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means and subsequently reported favorably by the committee. It is similar to previous legislation addressing the same issue.
Key provisions
- Defines probation officers and court officers as employees classified in Group 4.
- Relates to the contributory retirement system for public employees.
- Addresses a classification issue previously addressed in similar legislation.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
- The bill was reported favorably by the committee.
- The bill was heard by the Joint Committee on Public Service.
- The reporting date was extended.
- The hearing was rescheduled.
Who is affected
- Probation officers
- Court officers
- Massachusetts public employees
- Members of the contributory retirement system
Notable changes
- Formalizes the inclusion of probation officers and court officers in Group 4.
- Builds upon previous attempts to clarify employee classifications within the retirement system.
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