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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 2120
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act to prevent driver distraction and motor vehicle fatalities

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2120) of Mark C. Montigny, William N. Brownsberger, Christina A. Minicucci, Smitty Pignatelli and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent driver distraction and motor vehicle fatalities. Transportation.

Passed Apr 11, 2019 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 37
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to well-being and care of a child

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 37) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Harriette L. Chandler, Joan B. Lovely, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove the welfare benefit cap for children conceived while a family is receiving assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Passed Mar 25, 2019 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 4705
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act concerning the appointment of retired Salem police officers as special police officers within the city of Salem

By Representative Tucker of Salem and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4705) of Paul Tucker and Joan B. Lovely (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to appoint retired Salem police officers as special police officers in said city. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Passed Nov 15, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 4488
Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act authorizing the city of Beverly to employ Paul Cotter as Fire Chief beyond the statutory requirement age

By Representative Parisella of Beverly and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4488) of Jerald A. Parisella and Joan B. Lovely (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Beverly be authorized to employ Paul Cotter as fire chief, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Signed into law Sep 27, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 4508
Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act establishing a sick leave bank for David Palazzo, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services

By Representative Golden of Lowell and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for David Palazzo, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service.

Signed into law Sep 12, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 4628
Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act authorizing the city of Beverly to issue additional liquor licenses

By Representative Parisella of Beverly and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4628) of Jerald A. Parisella and Joan B. Lovely (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Beverly be authorized to issue an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said city. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

Signed into law Sep 12, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 2355
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to arrest warrants

By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2355) of Paul Tucker and others relative to the definition of arrest warrants. The Judiciary.

Passed Aug 9, 2018 1 co-sponsor
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