H 2934
Resolve authorizing the study of cost of living increases for state police retirees
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the Massachusetts legislature to conduct a study examining the feasibility of increasing cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for retirees of the Massachusetts State Police. The study will be conducted by a special commission including members of the General Court and will investigate potential adjustments to ensure retirees’ benefits keep pace with rising living expenses. This action aims to assess whether current COLAs adequately reflect the financial needs of these retirees.
Key provisions
- Authorizes a study of cost-of-living adjustments for Massachusetts State Police retirees.
- Requires the study to be conducted by a special commission.
- The commission must include members of the General Court.
- The study will examine the feasibility of increasing COLAs.
- The study will assess the financial needs of retirees.
- The study will be conducted in accordance with House Rule 27.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts State Police retirees
- The Massachusetts General Court
- The public (through the study's findings)
Notable changes
- This bill initiates a study, not an immediate change to retiree benefits.
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Primary sponsor
Edward R. Philips
Cosponsor
Edward R. Philips
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Resolve H.2934 194th (Current)
Resolve authorizing the study of cost of living increases for state police retirees
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2934) of Edward R. Philips for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to examine the feasibility of increases to cost-of-living adjustments for retirees of the Massachusetts State Police. Public Service.
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Presenter: Edward R. Philips
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Resolve History
Displaying 6 actions for Resolve H.2934
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 9/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) |
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