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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 2082
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to the taxation of rolling stock for trucking and railcars

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2082) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the taxation of rolling stock for trucking and railcars. Revenue.

Passed Jul 23, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary S 2081
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to the taxation of rolling stock

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 2081) changes how transportation vehicles like trains, buses, and heavy equipment are taxed for state revenue purposes. It directly affects businesses that own or operate rolling stock, such as rail companies, bus fleets, and logistics operators. The key provision modifies tax rates or exemptions applied to these vehicles, shifting how their value is assessed for taxation. The bill aims to adjust state revenue collection by updating the tax framework specifically for this category of equipment.

Passed Jul 23, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary S 2086
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to sales tax reduction to 5%

Maddy summarySenate Bill S 2086 proposes to reduce the state sales tax rate. Specifically, this legislation aims to lower the sales tax to 5%. This change would directly affect consumers, who would pay less sales tax on eligible purchases, and businesses, who would collect the adjusted tax.

Passed Jul 23, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary S 2078
Passed Jul 23, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor S 1982
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act exempting residential security systems from sales tax

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1982) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to exempt residential security systems from sales tax. Revenue.

Passed Jul 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Primary S 2090
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to commercial renewable investments

By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2090) of Sofia Isabella FloresQuero Llamas, and Mariah Delaney Eskel, for legislation relative to energy tax credits for corporations. Revenue.

Passed Jul 23, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary S 2080
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to the creation of a super research and development tax credit

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2080) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a super research and development tax credit. Revenue.

Passed Jul 23, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary S 2087
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to the short term capital gains rate to make Massachusetts more competitive

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2087) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the short term capital gains rate to make Massachusetts more competitive. Revenue.

Passed Jul 23, 2026 0 co-sponsors
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