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Sen. John Keenan

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Total votes
1,646
all sessions
Attendance
99%
10 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
97%
of cast votes
Lower than 98% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
2%
crosses aisle rarely
Higher than 95% of chamber peers
Sponsored
1,294
bills & resolutions
Higher than 75% of chamber peers
Committees
8
assignments
1,294 bills and resolutions

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1,294
Primary
274
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Primary S 2068
Signed into law · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act authorizing the city known as the town of Braintree to continue the employment of Paul J. Shastany as chief of police

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2068) of John F. Keenan and Mark J. Cusack (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city known as the Town of Braintree to continue the employment of Paul J. Shastany as chief of police. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Signed into law Jul 14, 2017 0 co-sponsors
Primary S 52
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 52) of John F. Keenan, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Susan Williams Gifford, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to update terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Passed Jul 12, 2017 0 co-sponsors
Primary S 1019
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1019) of John F. Keenan, Michael D. Brady, Michael O. Moore, Jennifer L. Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.

Passed Jul 11, 2017 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor H 140
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act to establish licensing standards for drain cleaners

By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 140) of Tackey Chan, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to provide for the licensing and regulation of drain cleaners. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Passed Jun 19, 2017 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 1033
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act to further define standards of employee safety

By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1033) of Marc R. Pacheco, Diana DiZoglio, Steven Ultrino, Jay R. Kaufman and other members of the General Court for legislation to further define standards of employee safety. Labor and Workforce Development.

Passed May 18, 2017 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 1504
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act to sustain community preservation revenue

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1504) of Cynthia S. Creem, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Jason M. Lewis, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to sustain community preservation revenue. Revenue.

Passed May 4, 2017 1 co-sponsor
Primary S 1545
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to commuter transit benefits

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1545) of John F. Keenan, Carmine L. Gentile, Richard J. Ross, Tackey Chan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to commuter transit benefits. Revenue.

Passed May 4, 2017 0 co-sponsors
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