An Act relative to the retirement benefits of the surviving beneficiary of William Coulter
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to provide a pension to Mary Coulter-Bennett, the surviving beneficiary of William Coulter, a former State Police Detective Lieutenant. It directs the Massachusetts State Retirement Board to grant a specific pension amount to her. The bill builds upon previous attempts to address similar situations involving surviving beneficiaries of public service employees. It is part of a series of bills addressing retirement benefits for public servants’ families.
Key provisions
- Directs the Massachusetts State Retirement Board to provide a pension to Mary Coulter-Bennett.
- Specifically addresses the retirement benefits of surviving beneficiaries of former State Police employees.
- Follows previous legislative efforts to provide similar benefits.
- Related to public service and retirement benefits.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts State Retirement Board
- Mary Coulter-Bennett (surviving beneficiary)
- Former State Police employees (families of deceased employees)
- Public Service Employees
- Pension recipients
Notable changes
- This bill establishes a specific pension for a surviving beneficiary, building on prior attempts to address similar cases.
- It focuses on the retirement benefits of a family member of a former State Police Detective Lieutenant.
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Primary sponsor
Edward R. Philips
Cosponsor
Edward R. Philips
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