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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 2360
Signed into law · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act exempting all positions in the Police Department of the town of Rockport from the civil service law

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2360) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt all positions in the Police Department of the town of Rockport from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Signed into law Mar 18, 2020 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor S 499
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to the use of glyphosate on public lands

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 499) of Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Kenneth I. Gordon, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of glyphosate on public lands. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Mar 16, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Primary S 532
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to the removal and disposal of waste oil

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 532) of Bruce E. Tarr and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to remove and dispose of waste oil. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor S 175
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act banning the retail sale of cats and dogs in pet shops

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis, James T. Welch, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of cats and dogs in pet shops. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Passed Mar 12, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 800
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act banning the retail sale of cats and dogs in pet shops

By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 800) of Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to further regulate the sale of certain domestic animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Mar 12, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Primary S 229
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act creating a special commission on sports gaming

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 229) of Bruce E. Tarr and Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to create a special commission on sports gaming. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

Passed Mar 12, 2020 0 co-sponsors
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