H 2866
An Act relative to the retirement benefits of the surviving beneficiary of William Manduca
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to authorize the Massachusetts State Retirement Board to provide retirement benefits to Carrie Duff, the surviving beneficiary of William Manduca. It builds upon previous attempts to establish similar benefits for surviving beneficiaries of public service employees. The bill aims to ensure that surviving family members receive financial support in cases where a public employee dies in service.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the State Retirement Board to provide retirement benefits.
- Specifically targets the surviving beneficiary of William Manduca.
- Addresses the provision of benefits to surviving beneficiaries of public service employees.
- Relates to the Massachusetts State Retirement Board's authority.
- Follows previous legislative efforts to establish similar benefits.
Who is affected
- Carrie Duff (surviving beneficiary)
- Massachusetts State Retirement Board
- Public service employees' beneficiaries
- Families of deceased public service employees
Notable changes
- Establishes a mechanism for providing retirement benefits to surviving beneficiaries.
- Expands upon existing legislation regarding public service retirement benefits.
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Primary sponsor
Natalie M. Higgins
Cosponsor
Natalie M. Higgins
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Bill H.2866 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the retirement benefits of the surviving beneficiary of William Manduca
By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2866) of Natalie M. Higgins that the State Retirement Board be authorized to provide certain retirement benefits to Carrie Duff the surviving beneficiary of William Manduca. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Natalie M. Higgins Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2866
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 8/25/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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