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Sen. Joan Lovely

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Total votes
1,652
all sessions
Attendance
100%
3 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
98%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
1%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
1,753
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
7
assignments
1,753 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

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1,753
Primary
336
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Co-sponsor S 592
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to consumer transparency about provider networks

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 592) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford, Maria Duaime Robinson, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to consumer transparency about provider networks. Financial Services.

Passed Feb 18, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 740
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act providing access to higher education for high school graduates in the Commonwealth

By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 740) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Denise Provost, Joanne M. Comerford, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to higher education opportunities for high school graduates in the Commonwealth. Higher Education.

Passed Feb 18, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Primary S 615
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act requiring mental health parity for disability policies

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 615) of Joan B. Lovely, Ruth B. Balser, Diana DiZoglio, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to require mental health parity for disability policies. Financial Services.

Passed Feb 18, 2020 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor S 199
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to LLC filing fees

By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 199) of William N. Brownsberger and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation relative to LLC filing fees . Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

Passed Feb 18, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 4245
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act authorizing the city of Salem to employ automated enforcement of speed limit violations in designated school zones within the city of Salem

By Representative Tucker of Salem and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4245) of Paul F. Tucker and Joan B. Lovely (with the approval of the mayor and the city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to employ automated enforcement of speed limit violations in designated school zones within said city. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.]

Passed Feb 18, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Primary S 756
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 756) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Rodrigues, Diana DiZoglio, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education.

Passed Feb 13, 2020 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor S 168
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act regulating bodyworks

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 168) of Mark C. Montigny, Maura Healey, Patricia A. Haddad, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate bodyworks. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Passed Feb 13, 2020 1 co-sponsor
Primary S 985
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to bullying in public housing

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 985) of Joan B. Lovely, Paul F. Tucker, Michael O. Moore, Timothy R. Whelan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to bullying in public housing. The Judiciary.

Passed Feb 13, 2020 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor H 883
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act establishing a commission to study dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 883) of William M. Straus and others for an investigation by a special commission to study dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways [ corrected pinned slip] . Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Feb 13, 2020 1 co-sponsor
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