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R Massachusetts Senate · District Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex

Sen. Richard J. Ross

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Total votes
552
all sessions
Attendance
98%
9 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
94%
of cast votes
Lower than 89% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
7%
crosses aisle rarely
Higher than 90% of chamber peers
Sponsored
504
bills & resolutions
Higher than 86% of chamber peers
Committees
0
assignments
504 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

Total
504
Primary
86
Co-sponsor
418
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Co-sponsor S 145
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act protecting innocent sellers

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 145) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to establish nonmanufacturing seller liability. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Passed Jun 7, 2017 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 1195
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act granting equal access to original birth certificates to all persons born in Massachusetts

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1195) of James B. Eldridge, William N. Brownsberger, Kevin G. Honan, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant equal access to original birth certificates to all persons born in Massachusetts. Public Health.

Passed May 30, 2017 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 2151
Introduced · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
Combatting Human Trafficking and Protecting Survivors

Senate, May 25, 2017 -- Text of amendment (43) (offered by Senator Montigny et al) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 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 25, 2017 1 co-sponsor
Primary SD 2204
In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to the direct shipment of distilled spirits

By Mr. Ross (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shawn Dooley and David Hinckley for legislation relative to the direct shipment of distilled spirits. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

In committee May 18, 2017 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor H 1106
Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act authorizing the town of Millis to transfer a certain parcel of park land

By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Ross, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1106) of David Paul Linsky, Richard J. Ross and Shawn Dooley (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Millis to transfer certain recreation property in exchange for dedication of conservation land. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Signed into law May 12, 2017 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 1655
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to the curatorship program

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1655) of Bruce E. Tarr and Bradford R. Hill for legislation relative to the curatorship program. Revenue.

Passed May 11, 2017 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 1565
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to the taxation of cider

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1565) of Joan B. Lovely, Richard J. Ross, John W. Scibak, Paul Tucker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the taxation of cider. Revenue.

Passed May 10, 2017 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 1604
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to the sales tax of motor vehicles

By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1604) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to the value of classic or antique vehicles in calculating the sales tax. Revenue.

Passed May 4, 2017 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 1545
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-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 1 co-sponsor
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