An Act extension for mandatory retirement
This bill extends the mandatory retirement age for Daniel Santos, a deputy chief in the West Brookfield fire department, to 70 years old, provided he remains mentally and physically capable of performing his duties. To verify his fitness for the role, the town's select board can require an impartial medical examination at the expense of the fire chief. Additionally, the legislation prevents any further deductions from Santos's salary after he turns 65 and ensures his retirement benefits remain the same as if he had retired at that earlier age.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Aug 2024
House Passage
Nov 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Jun 20, 2024
Last action Jan 1, 2025
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
13
Key actions
6
Committee
3
Dec 31, 2024
Upper · Passed
Enacted
upper
Dec 30, 2024
Upper · Passed
Read second, ordered to a third reading, read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed
upper
Nov 25, 2024
Lower · Passed
Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed
lower
Aug 20, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
Jul 24, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Jun 24, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Jun 20, 2024
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Service
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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