Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Sterling to hire retired police officers as special police officers to assist with law enforcement duties. Under the new rules, these retirees must be under age 70 and pass a medical exam to ensure they can perform essential tasks, though they are exempt from the maximum age limits that apply to active-duty officers. The special officers will have the same arrest powers as regular police but will be governed by different state laws regarding their employment, training, and annual reappointment. Additionally, the act ensures that these officers are not subject to certain deductions on their compensation after age 65 and receive retirement benefits equivalent to those of officers who retire at that age.
Sen. Peter Durant
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Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new licensing system for quarries that produce concrete aggregate used in foundations, requiring applicants to submit geological reports and test results to prove the absence of harmful minerals like pyrite and pyrrhotite. It creates a state agency to oversee this process, publish a public database of licensed quarries, and manage a fund to help homeowners with deteriorated foundations caused by these minerals. The legislation also imposes strict liability on unlicensed quarry operators and contractors who use non-compliant concrete, while allowing local governments to set even stricter safety standards.
Senate, December 30, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to crumbling concrete foundations (Senate, No. 2559),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 3015).
By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4272) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. (by vote of the town) relative to providing for recall elections in the town of North Brookfield. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Durant of Spencer, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Peter J. Durant and Ryan C. Fattman (by vote of the town) relative to the town charter for the town of Southbridge. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Senate, December 19, 2024 - Substituted as a new draft (Senator Durant) for the Senate Bill authorizing the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to convey certain land in the town of Brookfield (Senate, No. 2822).
Senate, December 9, 2024 - Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Durant) to the House Bill providing for the annual election of members of the Spencer East Brookfield Regional School Committee (printed as Senate, No. 421).
By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian W. Murray and others relative to disqualification from operating commercial motor vehicles. Transportation.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Peter J. Durant, Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the authority of courts to protect public safety. The Judiciary.
By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer and Senator Durant, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and Peter J. Durant for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Eric J. Iwaniec, an employee of the Department of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.