Massachusetts 2023-2024 Regular Session

Massachusetts House Bill H4518

Introduced

4/4/24

Refer

4/4/24

Refer

4/4/24

Caption

Study Order

Impact

By enacting H4518, the bill intends to substantially impact the current retirement laws governing public service employees in Massachusetts. The proposed changes not only enhance the benefits provided to surviving spouses of state troopers but could also set a precedent for further adjustments in retirement and survivor benefit legislation across the state. This might encourage discussions on similar benefits for other public service employees, effectively broadening the safety net for families affected by the loss of a loved one in the line of duty.

Summary

House Bill 4518 focuses on survivor benefits for the spouses of retired state troopers. It proposes to enhance the financial security of surviving spouses, thus recognizing the sacrifices made by state troopers during their service. This bill is viewed as a means to provide necessary support to families left behind, acknowledging their contributions and the inherent risks associated with such public service careers. The legislation aims to amend existing regulations concerning retirement benefits under Chapter 32, reflecting a commitment to prioritize the welfare of these families.

Contention

Despite its underlying intentions, H4518 has stirred discussions among legislators, indicating a split in opinions regarding the allocation of state resources and benefits. Some lawmakers have expressed concerns about the financial implications of the bill, questioning whether sufficient provisions are in place to ensure long-term sustainability. Additionally, debates around prioritizing certain public service sectors over others have emerged, highlighting a broader discussion about equity and fair compensation within public employee benefits.

Additional_notes

The bill's progress will likely depend on continued advocacy from supporters emphasizing its necessity while balancing the concerns raised by opponents about fiscal responsibility. It seeks to navigate the complex landscape of state pension systems, collective bargaining agreements, and the overall budget priorities of Massachusetts.

Latest H4518 Activity

Companion Bills

MA H5048

Similar To Study Order

MA H5084

Similar To Study Order

MA H5083

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MA H5087

Similar To Study Order

MA H5135

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MA H2514

Replaces To provide pensions to surviving spouses of Department of Children and Families social workers killed in the line of duty

MA H2607

Replaces Regarding free tuition for students seeking a degree in criminal justice

MA H2513

Replaces Relative to the size of the Group Insurance Commission board

MA H2580

Replaces Relative to pensions for children of public safety officers killed in the line of duty

MA H2582

Replaces Relative to health insurance benefits for state employees

MA H2568

Replaces Relative to amending retirement eligibility

MA H2563

Replaces Relative to the Group Insurance Commission and Medicare migration

MA H2509

Replaces Relative to employees of the Department of Fire Services

MA H2473

Replaces Relative to the definition of Group 4 of the retirement system

MA H2561

Replaces Relative to pension parity

MA H2499

Replaces Authorizing the South Shore Charter School to join the State Employees Retirement System

MA H2632

Replaces Relative to the retirement benefits of the surviving beneficiary of William Coulter

MA H2617

Replaces To provide retirement security to care workers

MA H2559

Replaces Further regulating the compensation of members of the General Court

MA H2432

Replaces Relative to the definition of Group 4 of the state retirement system

MA H2658

Replaces Providing prescription drug cost reimbursements to elderly governmental retirees

MA H2429

Replaces Establishing an elected and appointed board for the Hampden County Regional Retirement System

MA H2619

Replaces Authorizing certain public employees’ creditable retirement service

MA H2521

Replaces Relative to the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System benefit calculation

MA H2686

Replaces Relative to the retirement benefits of Virginia E. Cummings

MA H2593

Replaces Relative to group insurance costs for certain public retirees

MA H2554

Replaces Relative to labor relations

MA H2481

Replaces Related to Group Insurance Commission Trust Fund

MA H2562

Replaces Defining regular interest for retirement systems

MA H2519

Replaces Relative to harbormasters

MA H2603

Replaces Further regulating the retirement benefits of certain public safety employees

MA H2498

Replaces To restore collective bargaining for teachers and other school employees

MA H2621

Replaces Relative to the retirement benefits of certain employees of the Department of Children and Families

MA H2433

Replaces Relative to group classification

MA H2460

Replaces Defining person for retirement purposes

MA H2655

Replaces Directing the Bristol County Retirement Board to grant creditable service to Michael Cioper

MA H2647

Replaces Relative to injured and incapacitated state-employed police officers

MA H2552

Replaces Relative to the cancer presumption for police officers

MA H2477

Replaces Relative to probation officers

MA H2451

Replaces To promote equity on superannuation

MA H2591

Replaces Requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms

MA H2452

Replaces Relative to defining certain disabilities

MA H2525

Replaces Relative to defining court service coordinator in Group 2

MA H2544

Replaces Relative to court officers injured in service of the state

MA H2651

Replaces Relative to the funding ratio of the public employee retirement system

MA H2597

Replaces Correcting credible service in the retirement system for elected officials

MA H2480

Replaces Relative to the divestment of state pension funds from nuclear weapons

MA H2639

Replaces Relative to teachers' retirement credits for parochial schools

MA H2468

Replaces Providing that decisions of the Labor Relations Commission in representation cases shall be subject to judicial review

MA H2466

Replaces Relative to collective bargaining

MA H2642

Replaces Relative to retirement systems and pensions for correctional officers

MA H2596

Replaces To study the modernization of retirement systems for future state employees

MA H2454

Replaces Relative to creditable service in the armed forces of the United States

MA H2668

Replaces Relative to the retirement benefits of certain public safety employees

MA H2446

Replaces Relative to employment of attorneys by county retirement boards

MA H2459

Replaces Requiring creditable service for Massachusetts National Guard service

MA H2551

Replaces Relative to the retirement benefits of Howard S. Levine

MA H2439

Replaces Relative to evaluations on a retired veteran disability

MA H2510

Replaces Relative to the retirement benefits of certain employees of the Department of Public Health

MA H2572

Replaces Relative to employees of the Commonwealth who are required to respond to emergencies or work in hazardous environments

MA H2445

Replaces Relative to post retirement earnings and hours limitations for certain professional services

MA H2441

Replaces Increasing the police and fire retirement age from 65 to 67

MA H2430

Replaces Relative to pay parity for county correctional officers

MA H2602

Replaces Relative to state police pensions

MA H2449

Replaces Relative to non-membership service in public safety

MA H2482

Replaces Relative to certain licensed pipefitters and refrigeration technicians

MA H2623

Replaces Relative to creditable service for certain state contract employees

MA H2440

Replaces Increasing the earnings cap on retirees

MA H2664

Replaces Relative to providing the next of kin of a state police officer killed in the line of duty with a flag during the memorial service

MA H2606

Replaces Regarding student loan payments for those working in law enforcement

MA H2600

Replaces Relative to veteran judges' pensions

MA H2564

Replaces Relative to a universal sick leave bank policy

MA H2526

Replaces Relative to defining employees in Group 2

MA H2676

Replaces Concerning investments of the Massachusetts Pension Reserve Investment Management (PRIM)

MA H2645

Replaces Regarding retirement of public authority law enforcement employee groups

MA H2608

Replaces Relative to retirement eligibility

MA H2503

Replaces Requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms

MA H2467

Replaces Relative to expenses incurred in defense against unfair labor practices

MA H2465

Replaces Relative to Group Health Insurance Commission

MA H2444

Replaces Defining further a legislative body

MA H2474

Replaces Relative to the definition of Group 4 of the retirement system

MA H2636

Replaces Relative to retirement benefits for Kevin Wilder

MA H2438

Replaces Relative to a retirement buyback issue

MA H2470

Replaces Designating certain employees of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to be in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system

MA H2687

Replaces Relative to fair worker representation on joint purchasing group committees

MA H2500

Replaces Directing the State Board of Retirement to grant certain retirement benefits

MA H2613

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

MA H2685

Replaces Relative to Mass Port police officers

MA H2624

Replaces To modernize and streamline contributory retirement appeals

MA H2666

Replaces Relative to clarifying the application of the heart bill

MA H2670

Replaces Granting certain creditable service to Bernard Wheeler, an employee of the Boston Municipal Court

MA H2472

Replaces Relative to employee retirement

MA H2629

Replaces Relative to the State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund Board of Directors

MA H2545

Replaces Relative to line-of-duty death and survivor benefits

MA H2538

Replaces Relative to capping payment of pensioners for services after retirement

MA H2644

Replaces Relative to the equitable merger of the Group 4 and Group 2 retirement classifications of the University of Massachusetts police

MA H2542

Replaces Relative to contributory retirement board elections

MA H2620

Replaces Relative to public higher education collective bargaining funding

MA H2434

Replaces Relative to the responsible corporate investments act

MA H2584

Replaces Relative to health insurance for municipal employees

MA H2471

Replaces Relative to the definition of group two of the public employee retirement system

MA H2614

Replaces Creating the office of senior justice in the judicial branch

MA H2576

Replaces To increase the working cap limit for municipal police retirees

MA H2524

Replaces Designating certain employees of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to be in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system

MA H2484

Replaces Relative to retirement benefits for Brian P. Costello Jr

MA H2609

Replaces Relative to correct inequities regarding the retirement of state-employed and special authority-employed police officers

MA H2659

Replaces Providing for disability and death benefits for explosive device canine handlers and bomb technicians

MA H2660

Replaces Relative to capping earning in retirement

MA H2669

Replaces Relative to employee protections

MA H2684

Replaces Relative to veterans retirement and pensions

MA H2457

Replaces Relative to the employee rights of employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

MA H2599

Replaces Relative to veteran buy backs

MA H2485

Replaces Authorizing public employees' creditable retirement service

MA H2663

Replaces Authorizing Brian Cardrant to purchase creditable service from the Worcester Regional Retirement System

MA H2553

Replaces To provide certain employees in the department of corrections with line of duty death benefits

MA H2570

Replaces Granting creditable service to Robin Blatt, a member of the state employees' retirement system

MA H2450

Replaces Relative to pension divestment from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

MA H2464

Replaces Relative to Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws

MA H2656

Replaces Relative to the commonwealth's fire departments

MA H2646

Replaces Relative to creditable service for Stephen Gerald Roche

MA H2641

Replaces Providing for special death benefits to fallen public safety officers

MA H2566

Replaces Relative to Massachusetts General Laws chapter 32: retirement and pensions

MA H2517

Replaces Relative to the SMART Plan

MA H2587

Replaces Relative to the active service buy-back program for firefighters and police officers

MA H3649

Replaces Involving teachers retirement funds

MA H3647

Replaces Relative to retirement benefits for June Tooley

MA H3640

Replaces To enhance recreational opportunities

MA H3650

Replaces Further regulating the withdrawal of local subscribers from commission

MA H3718

Replaces Expanding the definition of dependent for the purposes of municipal employee benefits as to the city of Cambridge

MA H3794

Replaces Relative to higher education incentives for municipal employees

MA H3793

Replaces Authorizing a retirement board system local option for totally and permanently incapacitated workers

MA H3851

Replaces To provide funding of certain collective bargaining agreements

MA H3857

Replaces To provide retirement incentives in public higher education

MA H3892

Replaces Relative to creditable service for Eileen Mullen, a member of the Massachusetts Teachers’ retirement system

MA H3898

Replaces Relative to creditable service

MA H3925

Replaces Relative to work hours for state retirees

MA H3987

Replaces Relative to retired fire fighters in the city of Newton

MA H4060

Replaces Relative to vacation time for employees of the Commonwealth who are veterans

MA H4069

Replaces Relative to retiree work hours and pay limits

MA H4095

Replaces Relative to the retirement classification of a certain employee of the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District

MA H4248

Replaces Relative to survivor’s benefits for the spouses of retired state troopers

MA H4247

Replaces Relative to retirement survivor benefits for Katherine M. McGuinness

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