HB 1557 (2022): relative to survivor benefit optional allowances under the retirement system.

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HB 1557 (2022)

relative to survivor benefit optional allowances under the retirement system.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Retirement

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2022. The committee met in executive session on January 25, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 16, 2022 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on May 24, 2022. The committee met in executive session on October 5, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 14 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2022, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 302-304
  • January 25, 2022, 10:45 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 302-304
  • May 24, 2022, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 302-304
  • October 5, 2022, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 302-304

Votes

  • February 16, 2022, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 25, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/25/2022 10:45 am LOB 302-304
  • January 25, 2022: Executive Session: 01/25/2022 10:45 am LOB 302-304
  • February 8, 2022: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • February 16, 2022: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV
  • May 24, 2022: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 05/24/2022 10:30 am LOB 302-304
  • October 5, 2022: Executive Session: 10/05/2022 01:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • October 26, 2022: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 14-0)

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