Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H3284 — An Act relative to public hiring preference for veterans, peace corps, americorps and commonwealth corps workers

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill provides hiring preferences in public employment for certain service members and volunteers.

This bill establishes a preference in public hiring for veterans and participants in service programs like Peace Corps and AmeriCorps. It aims to recognize their service and support their transition into the workforce.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are a veteran or have served in a program like AmeriCorps, you may have a better chance in public job applications.

Summary

An Act relative to public hiring preference for veterans, peace corps, americorps and commonwealth corps workers

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H3284 do?
An Act relative to public hiring preference for veterans, peace corps, americorps and commonwealth corps workers
Who sponsors H3284?
H3284 is sponsored by James C. Arena-DeRosa (Democrat).
What is the current status of H3284?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H3284?
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