Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4236: An Act authorizing the town of Northfield to continue the employment of Floyd Dunnell, III
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4236 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on June 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the town of Northfield to continue the employment of Floyd Dunnell, III. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5147.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4236) of Susannah M. Whipps (by vote of the town) that the town of Northfield be authorized to continue the employment of Floyd Dunnell, III as fire chief, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5147
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-01:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service