H4178
An Act authorizing Adam T. Jankowski to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement
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Bill overview
This bill allows Adam T. Jankowski to participate in the civil service examination to become a police officer in Haverhill, Massachusetts, despite the city’s age requirement for the position. The bill was approved by the Haverhill mayor and city council and has passed both the House and Senate. It is part of a series of similar bills authorizing individuals to take civil service exams regardless of age restrictions.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Adam T. Jankowski to take the police officer civil service exam.
- Specifically addresses the maximum age requirement for the position.
- Requires approval from the Haverhill mayor and city council.
- Has been passed by both the House and Senate.
- Part of a series of similar bills addressing age restrictions for civil service exams.
Who is affected
- Adam T. Jankowski
- City of Haverhill Police Department
- Residents of Haverhill
Notable changes
- Waives the maximum age requirement for a specific civil service examination.
- Provides an exception to standard civil service rules.
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Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
Cosponsor
Andres X. Vargas
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Bill H.4178 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing Adam T. Jankowski to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement
By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4178) of Andres X. Vargas (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize Adam T. Jankowski to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Andres X. Vargas Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Haverhill (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 10 actions for Bill H.4178
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/29/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 6/2/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/6/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 11/3/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 11/3/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 11/3/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 11/24/2025 | House | Read third, amended and passed to be engrossed |
| 11/26/2025 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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