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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 H 1080
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act to protect puppies and kittens

By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1080) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to inspections of kennels or catteries and penalties for noncompliance. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Passed Jun 11, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 1685
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act prohibiting discrimination in state contracts

By Messrs. McMurtry of Dedham and Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1685) of Paul McMurtry, Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in state contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Passed Jun 11, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 1689
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act prohibiting discrimination in state contracts

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1689) of Cynthia S. Creem, Ruth B. Balser, Jay R. Kaufman, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit discrimination in state contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Passed Jun 11, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 471
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. 471) of William M. Straus and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Jun 6, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 1221
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act creating Autism teams in hospitals

By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1221) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Lewis, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase current medical providers' knowledge about autism in order to improve treatment. Public Health.

Passed Jun 6, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Primary S 556
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor
An Act relative to medication synchronization

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 556) of Joan B. Lovely and John W. Scibak for legislation relative to medication synchronization. Financial Services.

Passed Jun 6, 2018 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor H 2413
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act creating a special commission on applied behavior analysis

By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2413) of John W. Scibak and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the right to effective treatment and the use of applied behavior analysis and behavior modification procedures techniques. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Passed Jun 4, 2018 1 co-sponsor
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