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R Massachusetts Senate · District First Essex and Middlesex On the 2026 ballot

Sen. Bruce Tarr

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Total votes
1,653
all sessions
Attendance
100%
2 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
97%
of cast votes
Lower than 88% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
1%
crosses aisle rarely
Higher than 85% of chamber peers
Sponsored
3,016
bills & resolutions
Higher than 95% of chamber peers
Committees
10
assignments
3,016 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

Total
3,016
Primary
954
Co-sponsor
2,062
Matching
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Primary S 2425
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to retirement benefits for veterans

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2425) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation relative to retirement benefits for certain veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Passed Jun 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor S 2863
Signed into law · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Dr. Heidi Tarr Henson. an employee of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Senate, May 5, 2022 -- The committee on Public Service, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2845) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Dr. Heidi Tarr Henson, an employee of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2863).

Signed into law Jun 15, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Primary S 2594
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to local opt-in for permanent outdoor dining

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2594) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to local opt-in for permanent outdoor dining. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Passed Jun 13, 2022 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor S 2893
In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to chemicals in food packaging

Senate, June 9, 2022 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1494) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to chemicals in food packaging, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2893).

In committee Jun 9, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 743
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents

By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 743) of Harriette L. Chandler, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents. Health Care Financing.

Passed Jun 9, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 89
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act allowing spouses to serve as caregivers

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 89) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Mike Connolly and Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to spouses as caregivers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Passed Jun 9, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Primary S 430
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to affordable assisted living facilities

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 430) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to develop a statewide master plan to increase the availability of affordable assisted living facilities. Elder Affairs.

Passed Jun 9, 2022 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor S 2873
In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly

Senate, May 12, 2022 -- The committee on Elder Affairs, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 397) of Harriette L. Chandler, James B. Eldridge, Bruce E. Tarr and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to increase awareness of community based PACE programs for older adults; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 747) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to increasing awareness of community based PACE programs for older adults, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2873).

In committee Jun 9, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 140
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 140) of Patrick M. O'Connor, John C. Velis, Bruce E. Tarr, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Passed Jun 9, 2022 1 co-sponsor
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