H3000
An Act relative to the retirement classification of licensed drinking water operators
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to establish a formal retirement classification system for licensed drinking water operators in Massachusetts. Currently, there isn’t a standardized process for these operators to transition to retirement, leading to potential inconsistencies and challenges. The bill aims to create a clear and defined pathway for retirement, ensuring continued expertise and stability within the drinking water sector. It will likely involve establishing criteria and procedures for eligible operators to retire while maintaining their professional standing.
Key provisions
- Establishes a retirement classification system for licensed drinking water operators.
- Defines criteria for eligibility for retirement.
- Outlines procedures for transitioning to retirement.
- Aims to ensure continued expertise within the drinking water sector.
- May include requirements for continuing education or mentorship.
- Could establish a registry of retired operators.
- Potentially addresses issues related to maintaining qualified personnel.
- Likely to involve a review of current practices and potential policy changes.
Who is affected
- Licensed drinking water operators in Massachusetts
- The drinking water sector in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
- Retirees seeking to transition from their roles
- Future drinking water operators
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Primary sponsor
Steven George Xiarhos
Cosponsors
Colleen M. Garry
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
David T. Vieira
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Bill H.3000 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the retirement classification of licensed drinking water operators
By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3000) of Steven George Xiarhos and Homar Gómez relative to the retirement classification of licensed drinking water operators. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Steven George Xiarhos
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.3000
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 4/13/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27) |
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