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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 2669
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to the granting of alcoholic beverages licenses not to be consumed on the premises by the town of Rockport

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2669) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the granting of alcoholic beverages licenses not to be consumed on the premises by the town of Rockport. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

Passed Oct 25, 2018 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor H 4690
Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act changing the name of the board of selectmen of the town of North Reading

By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4690) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) that the town of North Reading be authorized to amend the charter of said town to change the name of the board of selectmen. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Signed into law Oct 11, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 4620
Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act to establish an appointed highway superintendent in the town of Groveland

By Representative Mirra of West Newbury and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4620) of Leonard Mirra and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) that the town of Groveland be authorized to establish an appointed highway superintendent in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Signed into law Oct 11, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Primary S 2662
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act authorizing the town of Wenham to make permanent improvements to certain private ways and assess betterments

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2662) of Bruce E. Tarr and Bradford R. Hill (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Wenham to make permanent improvements to certain private ways and assess betterments. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Passed Sep 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor H 4687
Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to the town meeting of the town of North Reading

By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4687) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) relative to town meetings of the town of North Reading. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

Signed into law Aug 30, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 836
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to healthcare proxies

By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 836) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to health care proxies. The Judiciary.

Passed Aug 9, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 986
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act to increase penalties for heroin distribution

By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 986) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to increase the penalties for the distribution of heroin. The Judiciary.

Passed Aug 9, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 981
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to child testimony

By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 981) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to recording the testimony of children as witnesses in certain court proceedings. The Judiciary.

Passed Aug 9, 2018 1 co-sponsor
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