Mass. Senate Unveils State Pension Reform Plan

Massachusetts Senate leaders are pushing a reform plan they say will help close loopholes and fend off abuses of the state pension system.

Senate President Therese Murray said Monday she wants to restore public trust at a time when the state is facing a fiscal crisis.

The bill would remove a provision that credits a full year of service to employees who have worked as little as one day in that year. It also would end a practice allowing elected officials to claim a "termination allowance" if they aren't nominated or re-elected.

Faith in the system has been undermined by a series of revelations, including a former state senator's attempt to extend his pension after being accused of trying to grope four women.

Gov. Deval Patrick has unveiled his own pension reform plan.