H 3873
An Act to amend the general officer designation in the state staff of the militia
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to change the title of the senior officer within the Massachusetts state militia. Specifically, it aims to amend the designation of the general officer currently held by a specific individual. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs and subsequently reported favorably. It is a continuation of a previous proposal.
Key provisions
- Amends the designation of the general officer in the state militia.
- Updates the title held by the current general officer.
- Relates to the staffing structure of the state militia.
- Continues a previously proposed amendment.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts State Militia
- Veterans
- Department of Veterans Affairs
Notable changes
- Changes the title of the senior officer in the state militia.
- This bill is a modification of a prior proposal (H.3529).
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Primary sponsor
Edward R. Philips
Cosponsors
David T. Vieira
Edward R. Philips
Steven George Xiarhos
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Bill H.3873 194th (Current)
An Act to amend the general officer designation in the state staff of the militia
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3873) of Edward R. Philips relative to the general officer designation in the state staff of the militia. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Edward R. Philips Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3873
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 1/22/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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H.3529 193rd (2023 - 2024)
An Act to amend the general officer designation in the state staff of the militia
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