An Act authorizing Craig Riley 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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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill allows Craig Riley to take a civil service exam for a firefighter position in Haverhill, Massachusetts, despite the city’s age requirement for such positions. The legislation was petitioned by Representative Vargas and approved by the mayor and city council. This bill is similar to other recent proposals allowing individuals to bypass age restrictions for public service roles in Haverhill.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Craig Riley to apply for the firefighter position.
- Overrides the city’s maximum age requirement for firefighters.
- Requires Riley to take and pass the civil service examination.
- The bill was approved by the mayor and city council of Haverhill.
- This legislation is part of a series of similar bills addressing age restrictions for public service roles.
Who is affected
- Craig Riley
- The City of Haverhill
- Potential Firefighters in Haverhill
- Haverhill Residents
- The City Council of Haverhill
Notable changes
- Waives the standard age requirement for the firefighter position.
- Allows an individual to bypass a typical restriction based on age.
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Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
Cosponsor
Andres X. Vargas
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