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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
769
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Co-sponsor S 2029
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to paid military leave

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2029) of Michael F. Rush, John C. Velis, Paul R. Heroux, Kate Hogan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to paid military leave. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Passed Mar 9, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 1921
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to exempting Gold Star annuity payments

By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1921) of James Arciero and others for legislation to exempt Gold Star annuity payments issued by the Commonwealth from being declared as income. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Passed Mar 9, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 1958
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act updating the terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities

By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1958) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to change the name of the Disabled Persons Protection Commission to the commission for the protection of persons with disabilities and updating the terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Passed Mar 9, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 634
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities

By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 634) of Patricia A. Haddad, Sean Garballey and others relative to higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education.

Passed Mar 6, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 1339
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to non-resident firearm license fees

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1339) of Michael O. Moore, Steven S. Howitt, Susan Williams Gifford, Sheila C. Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize the Colonel of the State Police, or persons authorized by him, to issue temporary license to carry firearms to certain nonresidents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Passed Mar 5, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 981
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act to ensure courthouse security

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 981) of James E. Timilty and John C. Velis for legislation to ensure courthouse security. The Judiciary.

Passed Mar 1, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 1389
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to veteran retirement benefits

By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1389) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to retirement benefits for certain veterans. Public Service.

Passed Mar 1, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 973
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act enhancing courthouse security

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 973) of James E. Timilty and John C. Velis for legislation to enhance courthouse security. The Judiciary.

Passed Mar 1, 2018 1 co-sponsor
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