An Act establishing fairness in GIC premium contributions
This bill amends Massachusetts law to increase the maximum premium contribution limit for Group Insurance Commission (GIC) plans from 75% to 80% of an employee's gross salary. The change directly affects public sector employees and their employers who participate in the GIC retirement system by allowing a higher portion of their earnings to be deducted for retirement savings. By adjusting the specific percentage in the General Laws, the legislation expands the amount of money workers can contribute to their retirement accounts without altering other aspects of the GIC program.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 8, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Service
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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