MA S1427

Bill

MA S1427

Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the civil service exam

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
07/29/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the civil service exam. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to investigate and study the civil service examination process in the Commonwealth, which is a system used to determine eligibility for public service jobs. The commission will be comprised of various legislative committee chairs, state secretaries, the chairman of the civil service commission, and representatives from several law enforcement and municipal associations. Their study will examine how well the civil service exam identifies qualified candidates for state and local government jobs, the speed of the testing and scoring process, how satisfied municipalities are with filling vacant positions, and whether the exam effectively assesses the skills needed for specific roles, ultimately considering the overall value of continuing to use such examinations for public employment. The commission is required to report its findings and any proposed legislation to the state legislature by June 30, 2016.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (3)

Mike Rush (D)*, Jamie Eldridge (D), Paul McMurtry (D),

Last Action

Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules (on 07/29/2015)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1427

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1427	04/16/2015
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1427.pdf	04/16/2015

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