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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
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Primary S 2143
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act establishing the Blue Star Family license plate

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2143) of Bruce E. Tarr, Thomas P. Walsh, Timothy R. Whelan and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish the Blue Star Family license plate. Transportation.

Passed Jun 4, 2020 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor S 1392
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to public safety in excavation

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1392) of Brendan P. Crighton, Diana DiZoglio, Viriato M. deMacedo, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to public safety in excavation. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Passed Jun 4, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 58
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to economic mobility for families with low-income

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 58) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to economic mobility for families with low-income. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Passed Jun 1, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 43
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act establishing a special commission on two-generation approaches to childhood education

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 43) of James B. Eldridge, Steven Ultrino, Joseph A. Boncore, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission on two-generation approaches to childhood education. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Passed Jun 1, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 2658
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act providing emergency assistance for municipal public safety overtime

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2658) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, Brian M. Ashe, Paul R. Feeney, Peter Capano and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide emergency assistance for municipal public safety overtime. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Passed Jun 1, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 2726
In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to economic mobility for families with low-income

June 1, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 31) of Joanne M. Comerford, Natalie M. Higgins, James B. Eldridge, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for coordinated data and assistance to address family homelessness; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 58) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to economic mobility for families with low-income, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2726) ought to pass.

In committee Jun 1, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 2723
In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act establishing a special commission on two-generation approaches to childhood education

June 1, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 43) of James B. Eldridge, Steven Ultrino, Joseph A. Boncore, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission on two-generation approaches to childhood education, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2723) ought to pass.

In committee Jun 1, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Primary S 2330
Signed into law · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act accepting certain property in Gloucester for park and conservation purposes under Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2330) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to accept certain property in Gloucester for park and conservation purposes under Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Signed into law May 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors
Primary S 1782
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to the Massachusetts estate tax

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1782) of Bruce E. Tarr, David F. DeCoste and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to the Massachusetts estate tax. Revenue.

Passed May 26, 2020 0 co-sponsors
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