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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate orders study on exempting Andover police officers from civil service
Last action · August 17, 2026: Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
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What This Bill Would Do
The Joint Committee on Public Service is authorized to investigate and study Senate Bill 3108, which proposes exempting all police officers in the town of Andover from laws.
Directs legislative committee time and resources to review local police employment rules without immediately changing current requirements.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Andover police officers
Subject to a proposed exemption from civil service rules that is currently under legislative study.
Town of Andover
Initiated the petition through a town vote to seek civil service exemptions for its police department.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Senate Order 3260 do?
Does this order immediately remove Andover police officers from civil service?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Aug 17, 2026SenateCommitteeDischarged to the committee on Senate Rules
- Aug 13, 2026SenateCommitteeReferred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
- Aug 13, 2026SenateAccompanied by S3108
- Aug 13, 2026SenateReported from the committee on Public Service (under JR10)
Version history
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- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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