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House 5081 - Petition of Paul J. Donato and others (with the approval of the mayor and city counci) that the city of Medford to provide for an early incentive retirement for its workforce.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 10/28/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H5131

Sponsor:

  • Paul J. Donato

All Bill Actions

  • 08/21/08 H Referred to the committee on Public Service -HJ 1976
  • 08/21/08 S Senate concurred -SJ 2500
  • 09/29/08 H Committee recommended ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10)
  • 09/29/08 H Rules suspended
  • 09/29/08 H Recommitted to the committee on Public Service -HJ 2022
  • 10/28/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H5131

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