An Act authorizing the town of North Brookfield to continue the employment of Fire Chief Joseph Holway and Captain David Martin
This bill authorizes the town of North Brookfield to keep Fire Chief Joseph Holway and Captain David Martin in their current roles until they retire or are removed by the town's Board of Selectmen. The law allows the board to require these officials to undergo a medical examination at the town's expense to confirm they are physically and mentally able to perform their duties. It overrides any conflicting state laws that might have previously limited the length of their service. The measure applies only to these two specific fire department leaders and does not change employment rules for other town staff.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2023
Committee Review
Jul 2023
Senate Passage
Jul 2024
Governor
Introduced Jul 26, 2023
Last action Sep 16, 2024
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
8
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Jul 30, 2024
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Apr 4, 2024
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Jul 27, 2023
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Jul 26, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Public Service
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Donnie Berthiaume
RRepublican
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