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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
2,062
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Primary S 489
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act protecting research animals

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 489) of Bruce E. Tarr, Lori A. Ehrlich, Daniel J. Ryan, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect research animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Apr 2, 2018 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor S 40
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act creating an electronic backpack for foster children

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 40) of Ryan C. Fattman, Joseph D. McKenna, Hannah Kane, Shawn Dooley and other members of the General Court for legislation to create an electronic backpack for foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Passed Mar 29, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 151
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to professional solicitors

By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 151) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Carolyn C. Dykema, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation relative to professional solicitors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Passed Mar 29, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 1916
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act establishing the Blue Star Family license plate

By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1916) of Thomas P. Walsh, Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to establishing the Blue Star Family license plate in honor of police officers killed in the line of duty. Transportation.

Passed Mar 29, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 450
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to ivory and rhino horn trafficking

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 450) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Lewis, Carmine L. Gentile, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhino horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Mar 29, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 419
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to ivory and rhino horn trafficking

By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 419) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to ivory and rhino horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Mar 29, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Primary S 76
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act protecting disabled persons from financial exploitation

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 76) of Bruce E. Tarr and Timothy R. Whelan for legislation to protect disabled persons from financial exploitation. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Passed Mar 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor H 1982
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to debt collection licensure

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1982) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to further regulate debt collection licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Passed Mar 29, 2018 1 co-sponsor
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