Sen. Bruce Tarr

Co-sponsor S 3227

Introduced · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

Amendment S.3227

Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (410) (offered by Senator Edwards) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.

Introduced Jul 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3218

Introduced · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

Amendment S.3218

Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (11) (offered by Senator Creem) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.

Introduced Jul 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3219

Introduced · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

Amendment S.3219

Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (222) (offered by Senator Kennedy) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.

Introduced Jul 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3212

Introduced · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

Amendment S.3212

Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (189) (offered by Senator Moore) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.

Introduced Jul 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 5303

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act expanding access to perimenopause and menopause care

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a special legislative commission to study perimenopause and menopause care across Massachusetts, with 19 members representing diverse health, community, and advocacy organizations. The commission will collect data on care access and disparities, evaluate insurance coverage and treatment options, identify gaps in medical education for providers, and submit a report with recommendations by December 2027. Additionally, the state Department of Public Health will develop public education materials in multiple languages about menopause symptoms and treatments, provide training for healthcare workers, and support research on causes and therapies. The bill also establishes September as Perimenopause Awareness Month to increase public understanding of this life stage.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates commission to study and improve perimenopause/menopause care access, evaluate insurance coverage, and identify gaps in medical education, directly advancing healthcare access and quality.90% confidence

In committee Jul 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2916

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act improving campaign finance reporting for statewide ballot questions

Senate, January 15, 2026 -- Text of the Senate Bill improving campaign finance reporting for statewide ballot questions (Senate, No. 2916) (being the text of Senate, No. 2898, printed as amended)

Passed Jul 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2060

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing a tax credit for families caring for elderly relatives and victims of Alzheimer's and Dementia

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2060) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for families caring for elderly relatives and victims of Alzheimer's and Dementia. Revenue.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax credit for caregivers, providing direct tax relief aligning with 'provides tax relief for middle/lower income' indicator under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides tax credit for families caring for Alzheimer's/dementia patients, supporting caregiver access to healthcare-related care services and reducing financial burden on families managing health conditions.85% confidence

Passed Jul 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1987

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing a child care tax credit in the Commonwealth

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1987) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a child care tax credit in the Commonwealth. Revenue.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes child care tax credit, providing tax relief to families - aligns with tax relief for middle/lower income households under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

Passed Jul 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1984

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing an empowerment scholarship tax credit to expand educational opportunities

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1984) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish an empowerment scholarship tax credit to expand educational opportunities and fair access to quality education for low-and-moderate-income students. Revenue.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit for low/moderate-income students, providing direct tax relief - aligns with support indicators for tax relief to lower-income groups.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationEstablishes tax credit to expand access for low-income students, directly advancing educational opportunities per bill summary.95% confidence

Passed Jul 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1977

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act reducing the costs for adoption

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1977) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to reduce the costs for adoption. Revenue.

Passed Jul 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track