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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
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Bipartisan score
1%
crosses aisle rarely
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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 294
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to students with dyslexia

By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 294) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Linda Dorcena Forry, James B. Eldridge, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to address the special education needs of children with dyslexia. Education.

Passed Apr 19, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 1186
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to HIV screening and prevention

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1186) of Julian Cyr, Jack Lewis, Sarah K. Peake, Dylan Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to HIV screening and prevention. Public Health.

Passed Apr 19, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 313
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act relative to dyslexia

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 313) of Bruce E. Tarr, Jason M. Lewis, Tackey Chan, Josh S. Cutler and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to dyslexia. Education.

Passed Apr 19, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 1013
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act addressing workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment, without regard to protected class status

By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1013) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Diana DiZoglio, Frank I. Smizik, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing and harassment without regard to protected class status. Labor and Workforce Development.

Passed Apr 19, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor H 4168
Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor
An Act to enhance employment outcomes and strengthening workforce development programs for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities

By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to establish a center for workforce development programs for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the Department of Career Services. Labor and Workforce Development.

Passed Apr 19, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 1084
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1084) of Cynthia S. Creem, John J. Lawn, Jr., Barbara A. L'Italien, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Passed Apr 17, 2018 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 1103
Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor
An Act providing access to full spectrum addiction treatment services

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1103) of John F. Keenan, James M. Cantwell, Elizabeth A. Malia, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide access to full spectrum addiction treatment services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Passed Apr 17, 2018 1 co-sponsor
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