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D Massachusetts Senate · District Hampden and Hampshire On the 2026 ballot

Sen. John Velis

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Total votes
981
all sessions
Attendance
94%
57 missed
Lower than 98% of chamber peers
With party
95%
of cast votes
Lower than 93% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
2%
crosses aisle rarely
Higher than 90% of chamber peers
Sponsored
1,030
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
7
assignments
1,030 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

Total
1,030
Primary
261
Co-sponsor
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Co-sponsor S 488
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to the use of crossbows in hunting

By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 488) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Dean A. Tran, Susannah M. Whipps, John C. Velis and others for legislation relative to the use of crossbows in hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Jan 30, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HD 4641
In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act providing for the annual observance of Sikh Holidays

By Representatives Vega of Holyoke and Barber of Somerville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Aaron Vega, Christine P. Barber and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor setting apart the month of April as Sikh appreciation month and to designate November 12 as world equality day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

In committee Jan 21, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 772
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking

By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 772) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Jan 16, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 758
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act protecting research animals

By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 758) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Jan 16, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 764
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act protecting research animals

By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 764) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Jan 16, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 2463
In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act protecting research animals

Senate, January 13, 2020 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 534) of Bruce E. Tarr, Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, Patrick Joseph Kearney and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect research animals; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 758) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 764) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2463).

In committee Jan 16, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 404
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act to ensure parity for all child care providers

By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 404) of Christine P. Barber and others that the Department of Early Education and Care reimburse family child care providers and center-based providers at the same rate. Education.

Passed Jan 15, 2020 1 co-sponsor
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