Sen. Bruce Tarr

Co-sponsor H 181

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to updating the plumbing code in order to accommodate agricultural uses

By Mr. Mirra of West Newbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 181) of Leonard Mirra and others that the Division of Professional Licensure be directed to amend the Uniform State Plumbing Code and associated regulations to include a category of agricultural buildings and operations. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Passed Jun 19, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 444

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the conservation restrictions and agricultural preservation statutes

By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 444) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to conservation restrictions and agricultural preservation restrictions providing non-development covenants on land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Jun 12, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2146

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing tracking and reporting requirements for Massachusetts transportation fuels and associated greenhouse gas emissions

By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2146) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to compute and track the individual and collective lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of all fuels. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Jun 12, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 648

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to student’s rights in higher education

By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 648) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to require post secondary institutions to inform students of their right to call their parents and their right to an attorney in the event of a disciplinary hearing that may result in expulsion. Higher Education.

Passed Jun 8, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 632

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses

By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 632) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to institute programs to respond to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education.

Passed Jun 8, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 233

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to improve literacy skills

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 233) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to improve literacy skills. Education.

Passed May 18, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1566

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to provide volunteer firefighters with a local option real estate tax exemption

By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1566) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to provide volunteer firefighters with a local option real estate tax exemption. Revenue.

Passed May 11, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 1655

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to the curatorship program

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1655) of Bruce E. Tarr and Bradford R. Hill for legislation relative to the curatorship program. Revenue.

Passed May 11, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SD 2197

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

Utilization of Rainy Day Fund

Senate, May 8, 2017 -- Offered by Senator Bruce E. Tarr relative to calling for consideration the proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution requiring a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds (see Senate, No. 15)

Passed May 8, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SD 2196

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

Eminent Domain

Senate, May 8, 2017 -- Offered by Senator Bruce E. Tarr relative to calling for consideration the proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution prohibiting eminent domain (see Senate, No. 14)

Passed May 8, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track