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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 86% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
6%
crosses aisle rarely
Higher than 82% 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
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Co-sponsor H 1928
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to housing for veterans

By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1928) of Bradford R. Hill and others for legislation to allow veterans living in housing authorities to deduct the cost of traveling for medical purposes from the income total assessed by said authority. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Passed Jun 8, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Primary S 2223
Signed into law · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to increasing City of Gloucester parking fines

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2223) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to increasing City of Gloucester parking fines. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Signed into law Jun 8, 2018 0 co-sponsors
Primary S 198
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to a permanent annual sales tax holiday

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 198) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to a permanent annual sales tax holiday. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

Passed Jun 7, 2018 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor H 2712
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to net metering

By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2712) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to increase certain net metering caps. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Passed Jun 7, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 2006
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to designated port areas

By Representatives Ferrante of Gloucester and Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2006) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to establish a designated port area community fund. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

Passed Jun 7, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 471
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act establishing a commission to study dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 471) of William M. Straus and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Jun 6, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 661
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to health insurance penalties

By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 661) of Richard J. Ross, William Crocker, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to health insurance penalties. Health Care Financing.

Passed May 31, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 629
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act preserving special needs trusts for disabled seniors

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 629) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Brendan P. Crighton, Thomas M. McGee, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to preserve special needs trusts for disabled seniors. Health Care Financing.

Passed May 31, 2018 1 co-sponsor
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