SB 242 · 2025 · Senate · Finance Committee
Cost of living raise for retirees
AI-generatedrelative to the cost of living adjustments for certain group II retirees in the New Hampshire retirement system.
Establishes a 2025 cost-of-living adjustment on the first $50,000 of a retired group II member's or beneficiary's allowance in the New Hampshire retirement system, funded from the state general fund.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · November 3, 2025- ✓Introduced
- ✕Senate
- House
- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill establishes a cost of living adjustment in 2025 to be paid by the retirement system on the first $50,000 of a retired group II member's or beneficiary's allowance. The cost of this supplemental allowance is paid from the state general fund.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip
- Rep. Robert HarbRChair· Resources, Recreation and Development
- Rep. Kimberly RiceRVice Chair· Children and Family Law
Also: Sen. Pat LongD, Sen. David WattersD, Sen. Donovan FentonD, Rep. Lilli WalshR, Rep. Joseph GuthrieR, Rep. Aboul KhanR
Public testimony
No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record
Hearings
- 2025-02-111:15 pmSenate FinanceSH 103Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 9, 2025SenIntroduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Finance; SJ 3
- Feb 11, 2025SenHearing: 02/11/2025, Room 103, SH, 01:55 pm; SC 9
- Mar 6, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/06/2025, Vote 7-0; SC 11
- Mar 6, 2025SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; 03/06/2025; SJ 6
- Mar 6, 2025SenSen. Gray Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 03/06/2025; SJ 6
- Mar 6, 2025SenPending Motion OT3rdg; 03/06/2025; SJ 6
- Oct 31, 2025SenInexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, 10/31/2025; SJ 1
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.