H5499Introduced in the House
To include teachers from the Springfield Empowerment Zone in the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System
Introduced by Bud Williams, District 11-HAM
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
For legislation to authorize teachers employed by the Springfield Empowerment Zone to become members of the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System. Public Service.
Where it stands
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
September 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Referred to the committee on House Rules
Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the Joint Committee on Public Service
Senate concurred
Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1
Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:20 AM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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