Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 3196: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Service, to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to public service matters.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 3196 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on July 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Service, to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to public service matters. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Public Service. Most recent recorded action (July 27, 2026): Discharged (on the residue) by S2939.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Senate, July 22, 2026 -- The committee on Public Service, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2907) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to establish credible service for eligible police officers and firefighters; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2939) of Kelly A. Dooner and Justin Thurber (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Dighton, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 3196).
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Public Service | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Discharged (on the residue) by S2939
- Discharged (in part) by S2907
- Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
- Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
- Accompanied by S2907 and S2939
- Reported from the committee on Public Service (under JR10)