An Act to JBCC FD retirement buy-back
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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 seeks to allow the Massachusetts State Retirement Board to grant credit to firefighters who served with the federal fire department at the Otis Air National Guard Base. Specifically, it aims to provide creditable service for their employment with that federal department. The bill is part of a series of proposals related to ‘buy-back’ programs for public safety personnel.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the State Retirement Board to grant creditable service.
- Specifically covers employment with the federal fire department at the Otis Air National Guard Base.
- Part of a broader effort to address active service buy-back programs for firefighters and police officers.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts State Retirement Board
- Firefighters who served at the Otis Air National Guard Base
- Federal Fire Department personnel
Notable changes
- Creates a specific provision for service with the federal fire department at Otis Air National Guard Base.
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Sponsors
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4 on record
Primary sponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Cosponsors
David T. Vieira
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Steven George Xiarhos
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