An Act authorizing the city of Somerville to continue the employment of Charles J. Femino as acting chief of police
This bill allows Charles J. Femino to continue serving as the acting police chief of Somerville until a permanent chief is hired, he is removed by the mayor, or he turns sixty-eight. The legislation permits the mayor to require a medical exam to ensure Femino remains physically and mentally capable of performing his duties. Additionally, the act prevents further deductions from his salary after age 65 and ensures he receives his full retirement benefits once he resumes them.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
Governor
Introduced Mar 7, 2024
Last action May 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
4
Committee
3
Amendments
1
May 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
Amended by substitution of bill with the same title, see H4649
lower
May 6, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
Apr 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Mar 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 7, 2024
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Service
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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