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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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes William (Rob) Cargill to take a civil service examination for a firefighter position in the city of Haverhill, Massachusetts, despite the city’s age requirement for such positions. The bill was approved by the mayor and city council of Haverhill and subsequently passed by the House and Senate. It allows Cargill to pursue the opportunity to become a firefighter in Haverhill.
Key provisions
- Authorizes William (Rob) Cargill to take the firefighter civil service examination.
- Overrides the city of Haverhill’s maximum age requirement for firefighters.
- Requires local approval from the mayor and city council.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Public Service.
- The bill was reported favorably by the House Committee on Public Service.
- The bill was placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration.
- The bill was read multiple times in both the House and Senate.
- The bill was passed by both the House and Senate.
Who is affected
- William (Rob) Cargill
- City of Haverhill Fire Department
- Residents of Haverhill
- Potential Firefighter Candidates
- City Government of Haverhill
Notable changes
- Allows an individual over the standard age limit to compete for a firefighter position.
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Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
Cosponsor
Andres X. Vargas
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