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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts bill authorizes Edward E. Kivari Jr. to purchase retirement service credit for Wilbraham zoning board work
Last action · March 30, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)Sponsors: Angelo Puppolo and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
Legislation allows Edward E. Kivari Jr. to purchase up to 15 years of past retirement service credit for his time on the Wilbraham zoning board of appeals, provided he pays the required retirement system contributions and .
Changes pension calculations and retirement eligibility for a specific local board member by permitting the addition of past service time upon full payment of required system deductions.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Edward E. Kivari Jr.
Gains the legal authorization to purchase past retirement service credit upon making the required payments.
Hampden county regional retirement board
Must determine actual time worked, apply service credit, and prescribe payment terms for the individual.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Mar 30, 2026HouseAccompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)
- May 8, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Apr 3, 2025SenateSenate concurred
- Mar 31, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to the committee on Public Service
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