An Act relative to the equitable merger of the Group 4 and Group 2 retirement classifications of the University of Massachusetts police
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to equalize retirement benefits for University of Massachusetts police officers who were previously classified in Group 4 and Group 2. It aims to merge these classifications, ensuring that officers receive comparable retirement packages. The bill was previously introduced and studied, and subsequently passed by the Senate. This legislation addresses disparities in retirement benefits within the University of Massachusetts Police Department.
Key provisions
- Merges Group 4 and Group 2 retirement classifications for University of Massachusetts police officers.
- Aims to provide equitable retirement benefits to officers previously classified in Group 4 and Group 2.
- Addresses past discrepancies in retirement packages within the University of Massachusetts Police Department.
- Follows a previous study order (H5356) regarding similar issues.
- Senate concurred with the bill's passage.
Who is affected
- University of Massachusetts Police Officers
- University of Massachusetts System
- State Employees
Notable changes
- Addresses historical inequities in retirement benefits for University of Massachusetts police officers.
- Consolidates two existing retirement classifications into a single, more equitable system.
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Primary sponsor
David Allen Robertson
Cosponsor
David Allen Robertson
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