S2582
An Act exempting certain positions in the city of Taunton from civil service status
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to remove certain positions from the city of Taunton’s civil service system. The legislation would exempt specific roles, allowing the city to hire and manage them without adhering to traditional civil service regulations. This change is being proposed by local officials and aims to provide greater flexibility in filling these positions. The bill is currently undergoing review and consideration by the Massachusetts legislature.
Key provisions
- Exempts specific positions within the city of Taunton from civil service requirements.
- Allows the city to hire and manage exempted positions without adhering to civil service rules.
- The exemption is supported by the mayor and city council of Taunton.
- The bill is the result of a petition by Kelly A. Dooner and Lisa Field.
Who is affected
- City of Taunton employees
- City of Taunton government
- Potential applicants for positions in Taunton
Notable changes
- Changes the existing civil service regulations for specific positions in Taunton.
- Potentially streamlines hiring processes for exempted roles.
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Primary sponsor
Kelly A. Dooner
Cosponsors
Kelly A. Dooner
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Bill S.2582 194th (Current)
An Act exempting certain positions in the city of Taunton from civil service status
By Mrs. Dooner and Ms. Field of Taunton, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2582) of Kelly A. Dooner and Lisa Field (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to exempt certain positions in the city of Taunton from civil service status. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Kelly A. Dooner , Lisa Field City/Town: Taunton (Local Approval Required)
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.2582
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/7/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 8/11/2025 | House | House 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 |
| 1/15/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 17, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S3020 |
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