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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
6%
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 1786
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to exemption from taxation structures and buildings essential to the operation of agricultural and horticultural lands

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1786) of Bruce E. Tarr, David F. DeCoste and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to exemption from taxation structures and buildings essential to the operation of agricultural and horticultural lands. Revenue.

Passed Jul 3, 2019 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor H 360
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to licensing of liquor retailers

By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 360) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to authorize consolidated purchasing of alcoholic beverages by certain licensees. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Passed Jul 3, 2019 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 2585
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act to support on-farm machinery maintenance

By Mr. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2585) of Norman J. Orrall and others relative to the taxation of tools and machinery utilized in the repair of on-farm machinery. Revenue.

Passed Jul 3, 2019 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 678
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act improving public health through a common application for core food, health and safety-net programs

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 678) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Paul A. Schmid, III, Jason M. Lewis, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve public health through a common application for core food, health and safety-net programs. Health Care Financing.

Passed Jul 2, 2019 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 686
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act to protect medically fragile kids

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 686) of Cindy F. Friedman, Michael J. Rodrigues, Sean Garballey, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect medically fragile kids. Health Care Financing.

Passed Jul 2, 2019 1 co-sponsor
Primary S 1585
Signed into law · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act authorizing the town of Groveland to continue the employment of Joseph Santapaola as Fire Lieutenant/EMT

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1585) of Bruce E. Tarr and Lenny Mirra (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Groveland to continue the employment of Joseph Santapaola as Fire Lieutenant/EMT. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Signed into law Jul 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor H 1644
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to fairness in workers' compensation benefits

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1644) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to include intoxication and unlawful use of controlled substances as willful misconduct by employees applying for workers' compensation benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.

Passed Jun 27, 2019 1 co-sponsor
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