An Act authorizing Bradford G. Merkel to take the state police examination notwithstanding the maximum age requirement

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By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer and Senator Durant, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., that Bradford G. Merkel be authorized to take the state police examination notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Nov 3, 2025
Last action: Feb 26, 2026 — Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service
Session: 194th
Momentum: 27 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -5 27/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 231 days quiet

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