S 3260: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Service, to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to authorize the town of Andover to exempt all Andover police officers from civil service.
S 3260 status: In Committee — Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules (updated Aug 17, 2026).
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OfficialSenate, August 13, 2026 -- The committee on Public Service, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3108) of Barry R. Finegold (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Andover to exempt all Andover police officers from civil service, report the accompanying Order (Sena...
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Environment
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- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
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- No direct economic benefit identified
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- No direct economic risk identified
Society
Benefits
- Facilitates formal legislative review of local town requests.
Risks
- Potential uncertainty regarding future impacts on local labor practices if civil service exemptions proceed.
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OpenStates
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OpenStates summary
This is a procedural study order; the actual impact will depend on the subsequent legislation it intends to study.
Source provided is a summary order rather than full bill text.
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