By Mr. Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 864) of Daniel Cahill and others for legislation to further regulate the prevention of cruelty to farm animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven G. Xiarhos and others for legislation to extend paid family and medical leave to members of the armed forces. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Representatives Garlick of Needham and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 87) of Denise C. Garlick, Paul J. Donato and others relative to reports required to be filed by the Department of Children and Families.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Revere Retirement Board to pay Debra Collar (as beneficiary of Eleanor Collar) a specific retirement allowance. It directs the Board to pay Debra an amount equal to what would have been paid if Eleanor had designated Sally Collar as her Option C beneficiary under Massachusetts law (G.L. c. 32, § 12(2)(c)) at retirement. The bill corrects a payment discrepancy for Debra Collar following Eleanor Collar's death, ensuring she receives the allowance she would have been entitled to had the beneficiary designation been properly recorded. It is a targeted procedural correction affecting only this specific case, not a broader policy change.
