S2583
An Act directing the department of state police to waive the maximum age requirement for Jonathan Lewis
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Massachusetts State Police to waive the maximum age requirement for Jonathan Lewis, allowing him to be considered for appointment to the department. An emergency clause has been declared, indicating the need for immediate action. The bill’s purpose is to authorize Lewis to be eligible for appointment despite the existing age restriction.
Key provisions
- Directs the Department of State Police to waive the maximum age requirement.
- Applies to Jonathan Lewis.
- Declares an emergency to expedite the process.
- Authorizes appointment eligibility despite age restrictions.
Who is affected
- Jonathan Lewis
- Massachusetts State Police
- Department of State Police
Notable changes
- Waives the existing maximum age requirement for appointment.
- Establishes an emergency clause to prioritize the bill's enactment.
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Russell E. Holmes
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Bill S.2583 194th (Current)
An Act directing the department of state police to waive the maximum age requirement for Jonathan Lewis
By Mr. Collins and Mr. Holmes of Boston, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2583) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins and Russell E. Holmes for legislation to direct the department of state police to waive the maximum age requirement for Jonathan Lewis. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Nick Collins , Russell E. Holmes Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to Whereas , The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to authorize forthwith Jonathan Lewis to be eligible for appointment to the department of state police notwithstanding the maximum age requirement, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience., therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.2583
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/3/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 8/7/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-01:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/24/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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