S 1033
An Act relative to advertising for justices of the peace
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Bill overview
This bill addresses how justices of the peace in Massachusetts are advertised to the public. Currently, the process for advertising vacancies in justice of the peace positions is not clearly defined. The bill aims to establish a standardized and transparent process for notifying potential candidates and the public about open positions, ensuring equal access to these judicial roles. It seeks to improve the recruitment of qualified individuals for these important positions within the court system.
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William N. Brownsberger
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William N. Brownsberger
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Bill S.1033 194th (Current)
An Act relative to advertising for justices of the peace
By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1033) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation relative to advertising for justices of the peace. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: William N. Brownsberger Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Rules
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.1033
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 10/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 2/12/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Monday March 2, 2026 |
| 2/19/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules |
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