H 5389 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act authorizing the continued employment of Michael Marchand, the fire chief in the town of Upton

Summary

By Representative Muradian of Grafton and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5389) of David K. Muradian, Jr. (by vote of the town) that the town of Upton be authorized to continue the employment of Michael Marchand, the fire chief in said town, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

Aug 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Governor

Introduced Apr 23, 2026 Last action Aug 20, 2026

Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Aug 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

lower

Aug 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

lower

Apr 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate concurred

upper

Apr 23, 2026

Committee

Referred to the committee on Public Service

lower

0 primary · 2 co-sponsors