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MA H 2838

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An Act designating certain employees of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to be in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 2838 pass?

Not yet. MA H 2838 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-04-13): Accompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27)

What is MA H 2838 about?

By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2838) of Sean Garballey for legislation to include certain employees in the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.

Who sponsors MA H 2838?

Sean Garballey is the primary sponsor of MA H 2838, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2838) of Sean Garballey for legislation to include certain employees in the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-04-13 — Accompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27)
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Sean Garballeyprimary
  • Steven George Xiarhoscosponsor

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-04-13

    Accompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27)

  2. 2025-12-18

    Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

  3. 2025-10-06

    Hearing rescheduled to 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  4. 2025-09-25

    Hearing scheduled for 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  5. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  6. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Public Service

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2838

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