An Act authorizing Jonathan Gagne to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer 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 allows Jonathan Gagne to take a civil service examination for a police officer position in Haverhill, Massachusetts, despite the city’s age requirement for such positions. The legislation is supported by the mayor and city council of Haverhill. It aims to provide Gagne with the opportunity to pursue this career path.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Jonathan Gagne to apply for the police officer position.
- Overrides the city’s maximum age requirement for police officer candidates.
- Requires Gagne to take the civil service examination.
- The bill was approved by the Haverhill 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 read and ordered to a third reading in both the House and Senate.
- The bill was passed by the House and Senate.
Who is affected
- Jonathan Gagne
- City of Haverhill Police Department
- Residents of Haverhill
Notable changes
- Provides an exception to the standard age requirement for police officer candidates.
- Allows an individual to pursue a career with the Haverhill Police Department regardless of age.
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Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
Cosponsor
Andres X. Vargas
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