H4299
An Act exempting the position of Fire Chief in the city of Holyoke from the provisions of the civil service law
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to allow the city of Holyoke to exempt the position of Fire Chief from the standard rules and regulations of the Massachusetts civil service law. Currently, Fire Chiefs are subject to civil service requirements, but this legislation would grant Holyoke the authority to determine the terms of employment for their Fire Chief independently. The bill was approved by the Senate and House and is awaiting further processing.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the city of Holyoke to exempt the Fire Chief position.
- Removes the Fire Chief from the requirements of the civil service law.
- The bill was presented by Representative Patricia Duffy of Holyoke.
- The bill received local approval from the mayor and city council.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Public Service.
- The bill was subsequently reported by the committee to the Clerk’s Office.
- The bill was accompanied by a study order (H.5312).
Who is affected
- The City of Holyoke
- The Fire Chief position in Holyoke
- Employees of the Holyoke Fire Department
Notable changes
- Currently, Fire Chiefs are subject to civil service regulations.
- This bill would create an exception to those regulations for Holyoke.
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Primary sponsor
Patricia A. Duffy
Cosponsor
Patricia A. Duffy
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Bill H.4299 194th (Current)
An Act exempting the position of Fire Chief in the city of Holyoke from the provisions of the civil service law
By Representative Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4299) of Patricia A. Duffy (with the approval of the mayor and city council) 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.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Patricia A. Duffy City/Town: Holyoke (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4299
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/21/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 9/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) |
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