S1825
An Act continuing the employment of police chief Edward Walsh in the city of Taunton until attaining the age of 70
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to extend the employment of Edward Walsh as the police chief of Taunton until he reaches the age of 70. The legislation, initiated by Kelly Dooner with the approval of the mayor and city council, aims to provide continued leadership within the Taunton Police Department. It specifically focuses on allowing Chief Walsh to remain in his position without age restrictions.
Key provisions
- Continues Edward Walsh’s employment as Taunton Police Chief.
- Extends his tenure until he turns 70 years old.
- Requires approval from the mayor and city council.
- Sponsored by Kelly A. Dooner.
- Related to the Public Service committee.
- Substituted by S2643
Who is affected
- City of Taunton
- Police Chief Edward Walsh
- Taunton Residents
- Mayor and City Council of Taunton
- Taunton Police Department
Notable changes
- Allows an individual to remain in a position beyond the typical retirement age.
- The bill was replaced by S2643.
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Primary sponsor
Kelly A. Dooner
Cosponsor
Kelly A. Dooner
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Bill S.1825 194th (Current)
An Act continuing the employment of police chief Edward Walsh in the city of Taunton until attaining the age of 70
By Ms. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1825) of Kelly A. Dooner (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to continue the employment of police chief Edward Walsh in the city of Taunton until attaining the age of 70. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Kelly A. Dooner City/Town: Taunton (Local Approval Required)
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.1825
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 4/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1 |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 10/14/2025 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 10/14/2025 | Senate | Read second |
| 10/14/2025 | Senate | New draft (Dooner) substituted, see S2643 |
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