Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts S3155: An Act authorizing the South Deerfield Fire District to continue the employment of fire department member Steven Kolakoski
Status: In committee, October 22, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 28, 2026:
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.
Sponsors
- Joanne Comerford (D, Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Read second and ordered to a third reading
- : Rules suspended
- : Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
- : Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- : Read second, ordered to a third reading, read third and passed to be engrossed
- : Rules suspended
- : Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
- : Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
- : Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:20 AM in A-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
- : Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1
Votes
- Committee Vote - Senate Committee on Rules (October 14, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Public Service (July 30, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is S3155?
- S3155 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act authorizing the South Deerfield Fire District to continue the employment of fire department member Steven Kolakoski.
- What is the status of S3155?
- In committee as of October 22, 2026. Latest action: Read second and ordered to a third reading (October 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored S3155?
- Joanne Comerford (D, Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester).
- Where is the official record for S3155?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S3155
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