An Act to enhance opportunities for veterans at the Massachusetts Port Authority
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5466↗ (under House Rule 27) |
| — | House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order |
| 6/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 6/12/2025 | Joint | |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J31 | Accompanied | — |
Chapter 465 of the acts of 1956 is hereby amended by adding the following section: –
When considering applicants for employment with the Authority, the Authority shall develop rules and regulations for the hiring of employees that include guidelines for preferential consideration of applicants who are veterans as defined under section 1 of chapter 31 of the General Laws. As used in this section, the word “employee” shall have the same meaning as “employee” in section 1 of chapter 32 of the General Laws and shall also include consultants and independent contractors who are natural persons paid by the Authority.
Chapter 465 of the acts of 1956 is hereby amended by adding the following section: – Section 37. When considering applicants for employment with the Authority, the Authority shall develop rules and regulations for the hiring of employees that include guidelines for preferential consideration of applicants who are veterans as defined under section 1 of chapter 31 of the General Laws. As used in this section, the word “employee” shall have the same meaning as “employee” in section 1 of chapter 32 of the General Laws and shall also include consultants and independent contractors who are natural persons paid by the Authority.