Senate, December 1, 2023 -- (filed by Messrs. Tarr, Durant, Fattman and O'Connor) Order relative to suspension of Joint Rule 12A
By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2954) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to property taxes for 100% disabled veterans. Revenue.
By Representatives Xiarhos of Barnstable and Durant of Spencer, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven George Xiarhos, Peter J. Durant and others relative to reimbursing cities, towns, and regional school districts for the costs of providing supportive services to migrants. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Representative Durant of Spencer, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to eligibility for the emergency housing assistance program. Housing.
Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Worcester Regional Retirement System to grant creditable service to Nelson Burlingame for the period between January 1, 1974, and December 31, 1985. The legislation ensures that this specific time frame counts toward his retirement allowance calculations under state law, even if previous rules excluded it. Mr. Burlingame has already paid the necessary contributions and interest to the system to receive this credit. The primary effect is to adjust his future pension benefits by including these years of service in the determination of his retirement amount.
Maddy summaryThis bill seeks to amend the Massachusetts Constitution to clarify how "fair share" funds, collected from high-income earners, must be spent. It requires that any new money allocated for these programs be added to existing budgets rather than replacing current funding levels. The change ensures that the state cannot use these specific revenues to cut other appropriations in the same fiscal year. This provision directly affects the state's budgeting process and the financial management of programs funded by the high-income tax.
Senate, December 29, 2022 -- Text of the Senate Bill authorizing the appointment of special police officers in the town of Charlton (being the text of Senate, No. 3000, printed as amended)
By Mr. Durant of Spencer, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter J. Durant for legislation to authorize the Worcester Regional Retirement System to grant creditable service to Nelson Burlingame. Public Service.
