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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to authorize municipal governing bodies to revoke the application of civil service laws to certain positions within said municipalities. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill allows local government leaders, such as select boards, mayors, or city managers, to choose to no longer apply civil service laws to specific job positions within their city or town. Civil service laws, in this context referring to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 31, are designed to ensure fair and merit-based hiring and promotion practices in government. By revoking the application of these laws, municipalities would gain more flexibility in how they fill certain positions, which could impact hiring processes for those roles going forward.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4367 (on 06/09/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H2355 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2355 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2355.pdf |
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