S3155 • 2025

An Act authorizing the South Deerfield Fire District to continue the employment of fire department member Steven Kolakoski

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Sponsor: Joanne M. Comerford
Last action: 2026-07-14
Official status: Referred to Joint Committee on Public Service
Effective date: Not listed

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An Act authorizing the South Deerfield Fire District to continue the employment of fire department member Steven Kolakoski

An Act authorizing the South Deerfield Fire District to continue the employment of fire department member Steven Kolakoski By Ms.

What This Bill Does

An Act authorizing the South Deerfield Fire District to continue the employment of fire department member Steven Kolakoski By Ms.
Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No.
3155) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M.
Comerford for legislation to authorize the South Deerfield Fire District to continue the employment of fire department member Steven Kolakoski.

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Bill History

2026-07-14 Joint
Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:20 AM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time
2026-07-01 Joint
Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1
2026-06-29 House
House concurred
2026-06-01 Senate
Rules suspended
2026-06-01 Senate
Referred to the committee on Public Service
2026-05-28 Senate
Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

Official Summary Text

An Act authorizing the South Deerfield Fire District to continue the employment of fire department member Steven Kolakoski
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3155) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to authorize the South Deerfield Fire District to continue the employment of fire department member Steven Kolakoski. Public Service.
Status:
Referred to Joint Committee on Public Service

Current Bill Text

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Bill S.3155

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, Steven Kolakoski, a member of the South Deerfield Fire District fire department, may continue to serve in such position until reaching age 70, or until the date of his retirement or non-reappointment, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that he is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of his office.

SECTION 2. The Prudential Committee may, at the expense of the District, require that Steven Kolakoski be examined by an impartial physician designated by said Prudential Committee to determine such capability.

SECTION 3. No further deductions shall be made from the regular compensation of Steven Kolakoski under chapter 32 of the General Laws for any service performed subsequent to reaching the age of 65, and upon retirement, he shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to that which he would have been entitled had he retired upon reaching the age of 65.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon passage.

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