An Act authorizing the town of Brookfield to continue employment of Herb Chaffee beyond the age of 65
Sponsored By: Peter J. Durant (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Herb Chaffee works past 65, pension set
Herbert A. Chaffee, II can keep serving as a Brookfield firefighter until February 23, 2030. He can stop earlier if he retires or the select board relieves him. He must be mentally and physically able to do the job. The town may require a fitness exam by an impartial doctor it chooses, and the town pays for it. No more chapter 32 deductions are taken from his pay after age 65, and his pension is calculated as if he retired at 65.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Peter J. Durant
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Jr. Donald R. Berthiaume
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 64 of the Acts of 2025
11/19/2025Enacted and laid before the Governor
11/13/2025SenateEnacted
11/12/2025HouseRead third and passed to be engrossed
11/10/2025HouseRead second and ordered to a third reading
10/20/2025HouseRules suspended
10/20/2025HouseCommittee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
10/20/2025HouseRead; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
9/22/2025HouseRead third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed
9/18/2025SenateTaken out of the Orders of the Day
9/18/2025SenateRead second and ordered to a third reading
7/24/2025SenateBill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
6/30/2025SenateHearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
5/1/2025legislatureHouse concurred
2/27/2025HouseReferred to the committee on Public Service
2/27/2025Senate
Bill Text
Chapter 64 of the Acts of 2025
11/19/2025
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