An Act authorizing the town of West Stockbridge to continue the employment of Steven Traver as fire chief
This bill allows the town of West Stockbridge to keep Steven Traver as its fire chief until June 30, 2025, or until his retirement or non-reappointment. The law ensures that the town's select board can still approve his continued employment and requires that he remain mentally and physically able to do his job. To verify his fitness, the select board has the authority to order an impartial medical examination. Additionally, the bill confirms that standard payroll deductions will continue to be taken from his salary in accordance with existing state laws.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
May 2023
Senate Passage
May 2023
Governor
Introduced May 18, 2023
Last action Nov 27, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
May 22, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
May 18, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Service
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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