Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Massachusetts House Bill H2762

Introduced
2/27/25  

Caption

Authorizing the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System to grant credible service to Kellie Martin

Impact

The bill seeks to amend the provisions concerning the teachers' retirement eligibility and service credits, allowing Kellie Martin to secure credit for her previous employment period. This adjustment is vital not only for her retirement planning but also signifies the ongoing support for educators in Massachusetts, particularly those working within local vocational schools.

Summary

House Bill 2762 aims to authorize the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System to grant credible service to Kellie Martin, who is recognized as a member of the retirement system and an employee of the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School. This legislative proposal specifically addresses her service period from August 28, 2003, to August 28, 2006, which is essential for determining her superannuation retirement allowance under existing state laws.

Contention

While the bill is straightforward in its intent, discussions around similar measures often highlight the complexities of retirement systems and the potential implications for state funding. Critics are likely to voice concerns regarding fairness and equality in granting retroactive credits in retirement systems, especially if the measures are not uniformly applied across the teaching workforce.

Notable_points

The bill underscores the importance of teacher retention and the recognition of past service, aiming to enhance the benefits available to educators. It signals a commitment from legislators to support local educators and could be indicative of broader trends in legislative efforts to improve teacher compensation and benefits in the state.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MA H3812

Authorizing the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System to grant credible service to Kellie Martin

MA H5148

Relative to creditable service for Kellie Martin, a member of the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System

MA H3892

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

MA H3888

Relative to creditable service for Abby Levin, a member of the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System

MA H4402

Authorizing Sheila Commisso to purchase creditable service from the Massachusetts teachers’ retirement board

MA H3645

Relative to creditable service for Lynn Turner, a member of the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System

MA H4219

Authorizing Thomas Struthers to purchase creditable service from the Massachusetts teachers’ retirement board

MA H4662

Relative to creditable service for Charles G. Lawrence, a member of the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System

MA H2537

Relative to the Massachusetts teacher retirement system

MA H3935

Authorizing the city of New Bedford to grant a utility easement to the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.