Massachusetts § 22B - Reduction of unfunded pension liability
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 22B — Reduction of unfunded pension liability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22B. Reduction of unfunded pension liability
Section 22B. In each fiscal year, the governor shall recommend to the general court an appropriation to be set aside in the PRIT Fund to reduce the unfunded pension liability of retirement systems participating in said fund pursuant to section twenty-two. Such recommendation shall be equal to or greater than one point three per cent of the total amount appropriated for the salaries of permanent and temporary state employees in subsidiary accounts ''01'' and ''02'', so called, in such fiscal year.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 22B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 22B cover?
Section 22B ("Reduction of unfunded pension liability") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 22B?
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