MassachusettsSouth Deerfield could keep fire department member Steven Kolakoski until 70
Steven Kolakoski could serve in the South Deerfield Fire District until 70 if able to perform his duties, unless he retires or is not reappointed sooner.
What it does
Steven Kolakoski could keep serving in South Deerfield’s fire department until age 70 if able to do his duties. Retirement or not being reappointed would end that permission sooner.
Kolakoski would have no state retirement deductions from regular pay for service after age 65. His retirement allowance would equal what he would receive had he retired at 65.
Argument forThe district could keep a current fire department member on duty longer and require a medical check of his ability to serve.
Argument againstKolakoski could serve past 65 without earning a larger retirement allowance, because his allowance would stay at the age-65 level.
More detail
The South Deerfield Fire District would be allowed to keep Steven Kolakoski in his fire department position. This permission applies only to Steven Kolakoski in his South Deerfield Fire District fire department position. He must remain mentally and physically able to perform his duties. The district’s Prudential Committee could require an examination by an impartial doctor it chooses, with the district paying. If enacted, this permission would take effect upon passage and end when he reaches 70, retires, or is not reappointed, whichever happens first.
No retirement deductions under state retirement law would be taken from Kolakoski’s regular pay for service after he reaches age 65. These retirement terms apply only to Steven Kolakoski. If enacted, these terms would take effect upon passage. The allowance would be paid upon retirement.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 22Read second and ordered to a third readingLatest
- Oct 22Rules suspended
- Oct 22Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
- Oct 19Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and SchedulingMinor
- Oct 15Read second, ordered to a third reading, read third and passed to be engrossedPassed 1st Chamber
- Oct 15Rules suspended
- Oct 15Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
- Aug 13Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate RulesMinor
- Jul 14Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:20 AM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time
- Jul 1Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1
- Jun 29House concurred
- Jun 1Referred to the committee on Public ServiceMinor
- Jun 1Rules suspended
- May 28Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrentlyIntroduced
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