By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2870) of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan Williams Gifford (by vote of the town) relative to amend the provision of health insurance and other benefits in the town of Carver. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Maddy summaryThis bill exempts specific cafeteria roles within the Taunton public school system, such as cooks and cashiers, from Massachusetts civil service protections. By removing these positions from Chapter 31 of the General Laws, the city gains the ability to hire and manage these staff members without adhering to standard civil service rules. The legislation applies only to employees hired on or after July 1, 2019, and requires the school department to report its hiring procedures to the Joint Committee on Public Service within a year of the law taking effect.
Maddy summaryThis bill exempts all positions within the Carver Police Department from Massachusetts' state civil service laws. It allows the town to hire, promote, and manage its police officers without adhering to the standard rules that apply to other state and local employees. The legislation protects the current job status of existing officers while ensuring that any new hires or promotions made after the law takes effect are not subject to civil service regulations.
Senate, November 18, 2024 - Substituted as a new draft (Senator Pacehco) for the Senate Bill relative to the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Raynham (Senate, No. 2937).
By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2717) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marc R. Pacheco and Angelo L. D'Emilia for legislation to establish appointed positions of district clerk and district treasurer for the North Raynham water district. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Senate, August 15, 2024 -- The committee on Public Service to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2855) of Marc R. Pacheco and Angelo L. D'Emilia (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Raynham, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No.2937).
By Representative Cabral of New Bedford and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, Michael J. Rodrigues and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart July 2 as Machado-Joseph disease awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2330) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2616) of Tram T. Nguyen and others that the Executive Office for Administration and Finance fund the civil service unit of the Human Resource Division. Public Service.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new chapter in Massachusetts law to allow rideshare drivers to form organizations and negotiate with companies to improve industry-wide working conditions. It aims to address issues like pay, health coverage, and scheduling by enabling collective bargaining between drivers and digital transportation platforms. The legislation authorizes the state to oversee these negotiations and approve recommendations that raise standards for workers in the digital marketplace.
