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H 2741MASSACHUSETTSSession 194thState Billin committee

Massachusetts bill allows state retirement credit for Nathan R. Mackinnon's out-of-state higher education service upon repayment

Original title: An Act authorizing the State Board of Retirement to grant creditable service to Nathan R. Mackinnon

Last action · March 30, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)Sponsor: Jim Arciero

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What This Bill Would Do

The Massachusetts legislature is considering a bill that permits the State Board of Retirement to grant creditable retirement service to Nathan R. Mackinnon for past work at the Nevada System of Higher Education, provided he pays the equivalent retirement system contributions with interest.

Why it matters

Determines the calculation of a specific individual's state based on out-of-state employment history.

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.

Directly affected

Nathan R. Mackinnon

Gain eligibility to purchase and count out-of-state employment toward his state superannuation retirement allowance calculations upon completing repayment.

Directly affected

State Board of Retirement

Must evaluate eligibility, calculate the required repayment amount with interest, and establish lump-sum or installment payment schedules.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time period of out-of-state service does this bill cover?

It covers service rendered at the Nevada System of Higher Education from July 12, 2017 to April 30, 2021, inclusive.

What is required for Nathan R. Mackinnon to receive this credit?

He must pay the state employees' retirement system an amount equal to what would have been deducted under Chapter 32 during that period, calculated using his compensation rate immediately prior to the period, plus regular interest.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

4 actions

Mar 30, 2026House
Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)
Jun 20, 2025Joint
Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
Feb 27, 2025Senate
Senate concurred
Feb 27, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the committee on Public Service

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Connected Entities

Nevada System of Higher Education, State Board of Retirement, Nathan R. Mackinnon

OrganizationNevada System of Higher Education“Institution where prior service was rendered”Map →

OrganizationState Board of Retirement“State board authorized to grant creditable service”Map →

PersonNathan R. Mackinnon“Individual granted creditable service eligibility”Map →

Sources

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malegislature.gov

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