An Act relative to the annual allowance for certain survivors of public retirees and employees
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to establish an annual allowance for the survivors of public retirees and employees in Massachusetts. It seeks to provide financial support to these individuals, potentially addressing the financial challenges faced by those who have lost a public sector worker. The bill proposes a mechanism for distributing this annual allowance to eligible survivors. This legislation builds upon previous attempts to create a similar program.
Key provisions
- Establishes an annual allowance for survivors of public retirees and employees.
- Defines eligibility criteria for receiving the allowance.
- Specifies the amount of the annual allowance.
- Outlines the process for distributing the allowance.
- Addresses potential funding sources for the allowance.
- Clarifies the types of public retirees and employees covered.
- Details the reporting requirements for administering the allowance.
- Provides for a review of the program's effectiveness.
Who is affected
- Surviving spouses of public retirees
- Surviving dependents of public retirees
- Surviving spouses of public employees
- Surviving dependents of public employees
- Massachusetts public sector retirees and employees
Notable changes
- This bill represents an effort to create a formalized annual allowance program.
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