Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4299: An Act exempting the position of Fire Chief in the city of Holyoke from the provisions of the civil service law
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4299 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on July 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act exempting the position of Fire Chief in the city of Holyoke from the provisions of the civil service law. Primary sponsor: Pat Duffy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4299) of Patricia A. Duffy (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Holyoke be authorized to exempt the position of fire chief in said city from the provisions of the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Duffy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Hampden |
“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 H5312 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service