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HD 4330

An Act relative to a sick leave bank for Mark Kratman, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Barry Finegold and 2 co-sponsors

Creates a MassDOT sick leave bank for Mark Kratman funded by voluntary employee contributions, usable only for his illness/disability.

Senate concurred
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Bill Summary · HD 4330

Summary of House Bill HD 4330: An Act relative to a sick leave bank for Mark Kratman, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Overview

HD 4330 proposes the creation of a targeted sick leave bank specific to Mark Kratman, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). The bill authorizes MassDOT to establish the bank and allows MassDOT employees to voluntarily contribute sick, personal, or vacation days to support Mark Kratman’s sick leave needs. If Kratman leaves MassDOT or if the bank is dissolved, any remaining days would be transferred to MassDOT’s paid leave bank. Days in the bank are restricted to absences related to the illness or disability that necessitated the bank, as determined by MassDOT.

  • Bill number: HD 4330
  • Title: An Act relative to a sick leave bank for Mark Kratman, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation
  • Status: Senate concurred (as of 2025-05-12)
  • Introduced: March 20, 2025
  • Classification: Proposed bill

Key Provisions

  • Establishment of a sick leave bank for Mark Kratman by MassDOT.
  • Voluntary contributions: Any MassDOT employee may contribute 1 or more days of sick, personal, or vacation time to the sick leave bank for Kratman’s use.
  • Transfer on dissolution or termination: If Kratman terminates employment or the bank is dissolved, any remaining days in the bank transfer to the MassDOT paid leave bank.
  • Use restrictions: Sick leave bank days may only be used for absences related to the illness or disability that led to the establishment of the bank, as determined by MassDOT. Absences unrelated to that illness or disability may not be charged to the bank.

Affected Parties

  • Primary beneficiary: Mark Kratman, MassDOT employee.
  • Contributors: All MassDOT employees may voluntarily contribute days to the bank.
  • Administering entity: Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), which determines eligibility and the illness/disability basis for use.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and referral:
    • Introduced: March 20, 2025
    • Referred to House Rules (initial step in the legislative process)
  • Legislative actions:
    • March 20, 2025: Referred to House Rules
    • May 5, 2025: Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules; rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service
    • May 12, 2025: Senate concurred (indicating passage or agreement between the House and Senate on the measure)

Potential Implications

  • Targeted relief: Creates a dedicated benefit stream for a single employee, funded by voluntary contributions from MassDOT staff.
  • Administrative control: MassDOT has authority to determine use eligibility based on illness/disability, which may affect access and timing.
  • Fiscal impact: The bill does not specify monetary costs or funding; the impact is in the transfer and utilization of leave days within the state employee leave systems.
  • Precedent considerations: Establishes a model for a single-employee sick leave bank, which may prompt discussion about broader sick leave pools or eligibility criteria.

Notes

  • The bill text is a single-page provision that sits outside general or special laws to create this bank specifically for Mark Kratman.
  • The legislative actions indicate ongoing consideration through committees prior to final disposition.

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

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