Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 2979: An Act authorizing the retirement board of the city of Salem to retire Kathleen Rocheville, a police officer of the city of Salem
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SD 2979 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on June 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the retirement board of the city of Salem to retire Kathleen Rocheville, a police officer of the city of Salem. Primary sponsor: Joan Lovely (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 28, 2025): Referred to the committee on Public Service.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to authorize the retirement board of the city of Salem to retire Kathleen Rocheville, a police officer of the city of Salem. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Lovely | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to the committee on Public Service
- Rules suspended
- Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently