H 3837
An Act to enhance opportunities for veterans at the Massachusetts Port Authority
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase employment opportunities for veterans at the Massachusetts Port Authority. It seeks to establish a preference for veterans during the hiring process at the Authority. The bill was introduced by Representative DeCoste and referred to the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs. Similar bills have been proposed in the past, indicating an ongoing interest in supporting veterans within the state’s infrastructure sector.
Key provisions
- Establishes a preference for veterans during the hiring process at the Massachusetts Port Authority.
- The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs.
- Similar legislation has been proposed previously.
- The bill intends to support veterans in accessing employment opportunities.
- No specific details on implementation or qualifications are included in the text.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Massachusetts Port Authority employees
- Job seekers in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Creates a hiring preference for veterans.
- Builds upon previous attempts to support veterans at the Port Authority.
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Primary sponsor
David F. DeCoste
Cosponsor
David F. DeCoste
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Bill H.3837 194th (Current)
An Act to enhance opportunities for veterans at the Massachusetts Port Authority
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3837) of David F. DeCoste relative to employment preference for veterans at the Massachusetts Port Authority. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: David F. DeCoste Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3837
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/12/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 437 |
| 6/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
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