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Massachusetts Senate orders study on Alec Ciminello retirement benefits

Original title: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Service, to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to retirement benefits for Alec Ciminello.

Last action · August 27, 2026: Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules

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What This Bill Would Do

The Massachusetts Senate orders the on Public Service to conduct an investigation and study regarding retirement benefits for Alec Ciminello.

Why it matters

Changes only the committee's investigative duties; no funding or direct benefit changes are enacted by this order.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Joint Committee on Public Service

The committee is assigned the responsibility of conducting the investigation and study.

Directly affected

Alec Ciminello

The study specifically concerns retirement benefits associated with this individual.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Senate Order 3265?
It authorizes the on Public Service to conduct an investigation and study regarding retirement benefits for Alec Ciminello.
Does this order change retirement benefits immediately?
No, it only initiates a committee investigation and study into the matter.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

4 actions
  1. Aug 27, 2026SenateCommittee
    Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
  2. Aug 27, 2026SenateCommittee
    Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
  3. Aug 27, 2026Senate
    Accompanied by S3044
  4. Aug 27, 2026Senate
    Reported from the committee on Public Service (under JR10)

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Joint Committee on Public Service, Alec Ciminello, Steven S. Howitt and 2 more
OrganizationJoint Committee on Public Service“Legislative committee tasked with conducting the investigation and study”Map →
PersonAlec Ciminello“Subject of the retirement benefits legislation and study”Map →
PersonSteven S. Howitt“Petitioner for the underlying legislation”Map →
PersonAdam J. Scanlon“Petitioner for the underlying legislation”Map →
PersonKelly A. Dooner“Petitioner for the underlying legislation”Map →

Sources

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malegislature.gov

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