Massachusetts 2023-2024 Regular Session

Massachusetts House Bill H2633

Introduced
2/16/23  
Refer
2/16/23  

Caption

Authorizing the State Retirement Board to grant creditable service to James Wright

Impact

If passed, the bill will allow James Wright to receive benefits that he may have been denied due to a lack of recognized service. It highlights the considerations of service credits in determining retirement allowances for public employees. The procedures for credit management and eligibility outlined in the bill ensure that these benefits are subject to existing laws and the mandatory financial contributions required from Mr. Wright to the Massachusetts State Retirement System.

Summary

House Bill 2633 aims to authorize the State Retirement Board to grant creditable service to James Wright for his employment from February 1, 1990, to February 28, 1992, at the 104th Fighter Wing Fire Department. This provision is made to enable Mr. Wright to receive full-time creditable service under Chapter 32 of the General Laws, which governs retirement allowances for public employees in Massachusetts. The bill intends to rectify previous gaps in credited service for James Wright, recognizing his contributions to public service during that time frame.

Contention

While there may not be significant contention publicly documented in this particular case, similar bills often raise discussions regarding fairness and consistency in retirement benefits across public employees. Stakeholders may debate the precedent of granting special credits to individuals versus standardizing practices across all state employees. Furthermore, the provisions necessitating financial contributions for service backdating could be critiqued for potentially posing a financial burden on employees seeking credits for past service.

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Similar Bills

No similar bills found.