An Act authorizing Kenneth Navarro to take the civil service examination for the position of fire fighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes Kenneth Navarro to take a civil service examination for a fire fighter position in Haverhill, Massachusetts, despite the city’s age requirement for such positions. The bill was approved by the mayor and city council of Haverhill. It was subsequently referred to the Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading and ultimately passed by the House and Senate.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Kenneth Navarro to apply for the fire fighter position.
- Waives the maximum age requirement for the position.
- Requires local approval from the mayor and city council.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading.
- The bill was passed by the House and Senate.
- The bill was reported favorably by the House Committee on Public Service.
- The bill was placed on the Orders of the Day for the next sitting in the House.
- Rules were suspended to allow for a third reading.
Who is affected
- Kenneth Navarro
- City of Haverhill Fire Department
- Residents of Haverhill
Notable changes
- Overrides the standard age requirement for fire fighter positions in Haverhill.
- Requires local government approval for exceptions to age requirements.
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Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
Cosponsor
Andres X. Vargas
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