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H 2804

An Act authorizing the Plymouth County Retirement System to grant creditable service to Judy Hartigan

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by David DeCoste

Authorizes creditable service in Plymouth County Retirement System for Judy Hartigan’s Rockland service, with repayment (plus interest) to the Annuity Savings Fund before retiremen

Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)
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Bill Summary · H 2804

Summary: H 2804 — Act Authorizing the Plymouth County Retirement System to Grant Creditable Service to Judy Hartigan

Overview

H 2804 is a proposed act in the Massachusetts General Court that would authorize the Plymouth County Retirement System to grant creditable service to Judy Hartigan, Rockland’s Town Collector, for her service to the Town of Rockland from April 11, 2009 to the present. The bill is intended to determine, for retirement purposes, Hartigan’s superannuation retirement allowance under Chapter 32, Section 5(a)(2) of the General Laws. The act would require Hartigan to repay into the retirement system’s Annuity Savings Fund an amount equal to the regular deductions that would have been withheld from her compensation during the covered period (plus interest), as a condition prior to any retirement allowance becoming effective. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Purpose and Intent

  • Allow Judy Hartigan to receive creditable service for Rockland Town service to affect her retirement calculation.
  • Establish a framework under which Hartigan would repay the portion of the retirement system that would have been contributed on her behalf during the previously non-creditable period, with interest.
  • Override potential conflicts with existing general or special laws to grant this creditable service.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: The Plymouth County Retirement System shall credit Judy Hartigan with creditable service for Rockland Town service from April 11, 2009 to the present, for purposes of determining her superannuation retirement allowance under Chapter 32, Section 5(a)(2). Before any retirement allowance becomes effective, Hartigan must pay into the Annuity Savings Fund, in one sum or installments (as prescribed by the retirement system), an amount equal to the regular deductions that would have been withheld from her compensation during the covered period, plus regular interest. She can elect to pay for the entire period or the most recent portion thereof.
  • Section 2: The act takes effect upon passage.

Who Is Affected

  • Judy Hartigan, Rockland Town Collector.
  • Plymouth County Retirement System, as the administering body for creditable service determinations.
  • Potentially, Rockland taxpayers and the town’s payroll/tension around retirement benefits, depending on Hartigan’s resulting retirement allowance.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 27, 2025.
  • Referred to the Committee on Public Service (02-27-2025).
  • Senate concurrence noted on the same date as referral, indicating cross-chamber action prior to the current House docket.
  • Hearing scheduled: May 12, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in hearing room A-1.
  • Related/companion action: HD 1889 (the prior or replacement measure) is listed as related.

Fiscal/Financial Considerations

  • Hartigan would repay into the Annuity Savings Fund an amount equal to the would-be regular deductions (plus interest) that would have been withheld during Rockland service.
  • Payment can be in a single sum or installments, on terms set by the Plymouth County Retirement System.
  • The bill does not specify a fixed dollar amount or impact on annual costs; the ultimate effect depends on Hartigan’s compensation during the 2009–present period and the applicable retirement benefit formula.

Related Bills

  • HD 1889 (replaces): Similar or predecessor measure addressing creditable service for Judy Hartigan.

Note: This summary reflects the bill text and status as provided, focusing on purpose, provisions, affected parties, and timelines.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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