Sen. Bruce Tarr

Primary S 2523

Introduced · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

Amendment S.2523

Senate, May 20, 2025 -- Text of amendment (250) (offered by Senator Tarr) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements.

Introduced May 20, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 2519

Introduced · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

Amendment S.2519

Senate, May 20, 2025 -- Text of amendment (245) (offered by Senator Fattman) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements.

Introduced May 20, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 197

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to protect safety and privacy by stopping the sale of location data

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 197) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect reproductive health access, LGBTQ lives, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone location information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly bans sale of cell phone location data to protect privacy, directly aligning with data privacy protections under technology policy indicators.95% confidence

Passed May 12, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SD 2886

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

relative to the calling of a proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to cap the state income tax

Senate, May 12, 2025 -- (Filed by Mr. Tarr) Order relative to the calling of a proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to cap the state income tax.

Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill proposes constitutional amendment to cap state income tax, directly limiting potential tax increases per topic definition.95% confidence

Passed May 12, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SD 2885

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution requiring a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds

Senate, May 12, 2025 -- (Filed by Mr. Tarr) Order relative to the calling of a proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to require a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds.

Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRequires supermajority to access rainy day funds, restricting budget flexibility and limiting fiscal management options for state spending.95% confidence

Passed May 12, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 71

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to agricultural and horticultural lands

By Representatives Blais of Deerfield and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 71) of Natalie M. Blais, Hannah Kane and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to agricultural and horticultural lands. Revenue.

Passed May 1, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SD 2647

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act to ensure information management integrity by the office of the child advocate

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure information management integrity by the office of the child advocate. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

In committee Mar 31, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SD 2619

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to the Foundation Budget Review Commission

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation relative to meeting and charge of the Foundation Budget Review Commission. Education.

In committee Mar 31, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SD 2616

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to providing alternative compliance for multi-family zoning requirement for MBTA communities

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to provide alternative compliance for multi-family zoning requirement for MBTA communities. Municipalities and Regional Government.

HousingSupports HousingBill enables alternative compliance for multi-family zoning in MBTA communities, facilitating housing development and aligning with affordable housing goals.90% confidence

In committee Mar 31, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SD 2734

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act to extend the open meeting law requirements for remote meeting participation

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr and Todd M. Smola for legislation to extend remote participation in the open meeting law. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

In committee Mar 10, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track