H2959

Relative to exemptions for civil service laws

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2959 amends civil service laws to include an exemption for chapter 31.

Massachusetts H2959 amends Section 4B of chapter 4 of the General Laws to include an exemption for chapter 31 within the civil service laws. This change is intended to modify the scope of civil service regulations by specifically excluding chapter 31 from their purview. The bill was introduced by Representative Margaret Scarsdale and filed on January 10, 2025.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Sep 17, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

Sep 17, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Apr 13

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27)

Dec 11, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Dec 11, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order