H 4014 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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
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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

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Donnie Berthiaume
RRepublican
MA
5th Worcester