MassachusettsBill would qualify Francis Flannery for a pension and his spouse for a benefit
If enacted, the measure would direct the state retirement board to treat Francis Flannery as pension-qualified and his surviving spouse as eligible for a related benefit.
What it does
If enacted, the state retirement board would qualify Francis Flannery for a chapter 32 pension and make his surviving spouse eligible for the related benefit.
Argument forJulia Flannery could receive the benefit described in section 65C, giving the named surviving spouse access to support under the retirement law.
Argument againstThe special treatment could give these named individuals different eligibility rules from people covered only by the general retirement laws.
More detail
The state retirement board would treat Francis Flannery as qualified for a pension and Julia Flannery as eligible for the benefit tied to that pension. The provisions apply specifically to Francis Flannery and his surviving spouse, Julia Flannery. The pension is described as one available under section 65D of chapter 32. Julia Flannery's benefit is the one described in section 65C of chapter 32. These instructions would apply despite conflicting general or special laws.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 17Accompanied a study order, see H5672 (under House Rule 27)Latest
- Jul 14Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:20 AM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time
- Jun 30Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1
- Jun 18Senate concurred
- Jun 15Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public ServiceMinor
- Jun 11Referred to the committee on House RulesIntroduced
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