Massachusetts House Bill H2613

Massachusetts 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/16/23
• Refer: 2/16/23

Caption

Relating to the retirement of Charles Bletzer, an employee of the Trial Court of the Commonwealth

Impact

The bill’s enactment would allow Bletzer to receive a superannuation retirement allowance set at eighty percent of his salary, despite existing general laws that regulate retirement benefits. This legislative action signifies a recognition of Bletzer's service and his circumstances, offering him financial support during a critical time in his life.

Summary

House Bill 2613 pertains to the retirement of Charles Bletzer, an employee of the Trial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The bill allows for a special retirement arrangement for Bletzer, who is described as being permanently incapacitated from performing his work duties. By introducing this act, the bill seeks to establish a superannuation retirement allowance that deviates from standard provisions, thereby providing an exceptional benefit based on his high three-year average salary.

Contention

There may be points of contention surrounding the bill, particularly regarding the establishment of specific retirement allowances for individuals based on unique circumstances. Critics could argue that special provisions for one individual might set a precedent that could lead to challenges in managing retirement benefits uniformly under the state law. Additionally, there remains the broader discussion on whether public funds should be directed towards specific individuals rather than maintaining the existing structures of retirement provisions.