S 2717
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to municipalities and regional government matters
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Bill overview
This order authorizes the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government to conduct an investigation and study of specific Senate documents. These documents relate to various legislative petitions, including proposals regarding civil service adoption, historic districts, fairground management, animal welfare, and EMS leave policies. The committee will examine these documents as part of its ongoing work.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government to investigate and study specific Senate documents.
- The scope of the investigation includes petitions related to civil service adoption.
- The investigation covers proposals concerning historic districts and commissions.
- The study addresses regulations and management of fairground land and structures.
- The committee will examine legislation related to animal welfare.
- The investigation includes EMS leave policies.
Who is affected
- Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
- Legislators
- Municipalities
- Regional Government Entities
- Citizens affected by the covered legislation
Notable changes
- The order facilitates a review of existing Senate documents related to municipal and regional government matters.
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Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
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Order S.2717 194th (Current)
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to municipalities and regional government matters
Senate, November 13, 2025 -- The committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1424) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to civil service adoption; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1428) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish and preserve historic districts and commissions; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1455) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford and Steven S. Howitt for legislation relative the management of specific pieces of land or structures typically found at a fairground, often referring to regulations, permissions, or restrictions regarding their operation within a particular area; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1457) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to preserve the eternal bonds between people and their animals; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1472) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to EMS leave without loss of pay, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2717).
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Sponsor: Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Rules
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Displaying 4 actions for Order S.2717
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Accompanied by S1424, S1428, S1455, S1457 and S1472 |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Order reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 11/24/2025 | Senate | Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules |
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