An Act relative to pension parity
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to pension parity,’ aims to ensure that all employees of the Commonwealth receive the appropriate pension benefits they have earned. It declares an emergency to expedite the process of establishing pension parity. The bill seeks to correct discrepancies in pension provisions for Commonwealth employees.
Key provisions
- Establishes pension parity for Commonwealth employees.
- Addresses deferred operation of the act to ensure its purpose is met.
- Requires a study order (H5312) to examine the implementation of pension parity.
- Similar bills have been previously introduced and considered.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on Public Service.
- The Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
- A hearing is scheduled for June 25, 2025.
- The bill is accompanied by a study order.
Who is affected
- Commonwealth employees
- State government workers
- Public Service sector
Notable changes
- The bill declares an emergency to prioritize its implementation.
- It mandates a study order to examine the details of pension parity.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
Cosponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
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