An Act An authorizing the city of Somerville to continue the employment of Charles J. Femino as acting chief of police
This law allows Charles J. Femino to remain as the acting police chief in Somerville until a permanent replacement is hired, he is removed by the mayor, or he turns 68. The legislation permits the city to pay for a medical checkup to ensure he is still physically and mentally able to do the job. Additionally, it restores his full retirement pay after he had previously agreed to take a reduced amount while serving in this temporary role.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced May 16, 2024
Signed May 30, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
5
Committee
0
May 30, 2024
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 106 of the Acts of 2024
executive
May 22, 2024
Upper · Passed
Enacted and laid before the Governor
upper
May 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
Enacted
lower
May 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Read third and passed to be engrossed
upper
May 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed to be engrossed
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tom Walsh
DDemocratic
Co
Christine Barber
DDemocratic
Co
Pat Jehlen
DDemocratic
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