H4477
An Act authorizing William (Rob) Cargill to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement
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Bill overview
This bill allows William (Rob) Cargill to take a civil service exam for a firefighter position in Haverhill, Massachusetts, despite the city’s age requirement for applicants. The bill was petitioned by Andres X. Vargas and approved by the mayor and city council. It has been referred to and subsequently passed by both the House and Senate, indicating legislative approval.
Key provisions
- Authorizes William (Rob) Cargill to apply for the firefighter position.
- Overrides the city’s maximum age requirement for firefighter candidates.
- Requires approval from the mayor and city council before Cargill can proceed.
- The bill was passed by both the House and Senate.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Public Service.
Who is affected
- William (Rob) Cargill
- The City of Haverhill
- Firefighter candidates in Haverhill
Notable changes
- Modifies the existing age requirement for firefighter positions in Haverhill.
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Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
Cosponsor
Andres X. Vargas
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Bill H.4477 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing William (Rob) Cargill to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement
By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4477) of Andres X. Vargas (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that William (Rob) Cargill be authorized to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
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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Bill History
Displaying 10 actions for Bill H.4477
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/4/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 9/8/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 2/2/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 3/2/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 3/2/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 3/2/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 4/2/2026 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 4/6/2026 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 4/15/2026 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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