H 2889
An Act relative to regional planning agencies
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to include regional planning agencies (RPAs) as members of the Massachusetts State Retirement System. Currently, RPAs are not part of the system, and this legislation seeks to change that by extending the benefits and obligations associated with membership to these entities. The bill aims to clarify the status of RPAs within the state’s retirement structure.
Key provisions
- Includes regional planning agencies as members of the state retirement system.
- Extends retirement benefits to RPA employees.
- Potentially adds RPA employees to the state’s contribution requirements.
- Clarifies the legal status of RPAs regarding retirement benefits.
Who is affected
- Regional Planning Agencies (RPAs)
- RPAs’ employees
- The Massachusetts State Retirement System
- State taxpayers
Notable changes
- Currently, RPAs are not part of the state retirement system.
- This bill would establish a new category of members within the system.
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Primary sponsor
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Cosponsors
Aaron L. Saunders
Adam J. Scanlon
James Arciero
Kathleen R. LaNatra
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Bill H.2889 194th (Current)
An Act relative to regional planning agencies
By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2889) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others for legislation to further regulate regional planning agencies as members of the state retirement system. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Kathleen R. LaNatra Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2889
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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