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H4299Introduced in the House

Exempting the position of Fire Chief in the city of Holyoke from the provisions of the civil service law

Introduced

Introduced by Patricia Duffy, District 05-HAM

What does this bill do?

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Official description

That the city of Holyoke be authorized to exempt the position of fire chief in said city from the provisions of the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)

March 30, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Public Service

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2

  4. Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  5. Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

  6. Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)

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