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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
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Co-sponsor H 1490
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act restoring the harbors and inland waters maintenance fund

By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1490) of Tackey Chan, Bruce E. Tarr and David M. Rogers for legislation to create the harbors and inland waters maintenance fund from portions of the fuel excise tax and fees assessed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Revenue.

Passed Feb 22, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Primary SD 2175
In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act ensuring forensic service integrity

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Viriato M. deMacedo and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure forensic service integrity. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

In committee Feb 20, 2018 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor S 838
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act encouraging the donation of food to persons in need

By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 838) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Jason M. Lewis, James R. Miceli, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage the donation of food to persons in need. The Judiciary.

Passed Feb 20, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 879
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act protecting businesses that donate to food banks

By Mr. Kuros of Uxbridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 879) of Kevin J. Kuros and others for legislation to exempt businesses donating to food banks from liability for civil damages. The Judiciary.

Passed Feb 20, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 4087
Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to town manager in the town of Ipswich

By Representative Hill of Ipswich and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4087) of Bradford Hill and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) relative to the town manager in the town of Ipswich. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Signed into law Feb 16, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 835
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act criminalizing sexual assault by fraud by a medical professional

By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 835) of Eileen M. Donoghue, District Attorney Marian T. Ryan, Jason M. Lewis, James R. Miceli and other members of the General Court for legislation to criminalize sexual assault by fraud by a medical professional. The Judiciary.

Passed Feb 15, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 280
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
Resolve to promote better citizenship, civics education and civic engagement

By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 280) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to develop a proposal for the establishment of a program of civics education and public service for the youth of the Commonwealth. Education.

Passed Feb 15, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 2022
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to civic education in public schools

By Representatives DiZoglio of Methuen and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2022) of Diana DiZoglio, Sean Garballey and others that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education develop a civic education curriculum to be included within the history and social science curriculum of public schools. Education.

Passed Feb 15, 2018 1 co-sponsor
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