Minority Leader
Bruce.Tarr@masenate.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 308
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 308
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1600
Fax:
(617) 722-1310
| Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD.2253 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. [BILL NUMBER]) of Bruce E. Tarr, James J. Dwyer, F. Jay Barrows, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect minors from the harmful effects of marihuana. The Judiciary. | ||
| S.14 | SD.1266 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 14) of Bruce Tarr, Robert Hedlund, Michael Knapik and Richard Ross for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the reform of the Executive Council. The Judiciary. | |
| S.20 | SD.675 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 20) of Bruce Tarr, Michael Knapik, Robert Hedlund and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to require a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently. | |
| S.67 | SD.612 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 67) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect disabled persons from financial exploitation. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.68 | SD.1872 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 68) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Richard T. Moore and others for legislation to prevent the misuse of public funds. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.79 | SD.638 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 79) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a tax exemption for certain small businesses [Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses]. | |
| S.80 | SD.1098 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 80) of Bruce E. Tarr and Richard T. Moore for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Capital Partnership Program. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| S.135 | SD.433 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 135) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and Richard T. Moore for legislation to reduce the furnishing or procuring of alcohol to a minor by an adult. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.136 | SD.673 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 136) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and Richard Bastien for legislation to stabilize lottery revenues to provide predictable aid to cities and towns. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.171 | SD.643 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 171) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and Karen E. Spilka for legislation to increase research and development in emerging industries. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.172 | SD.645 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 172) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and James E. Timilty for legislation to create jobs in the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.173 | SD.674 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 173) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Robert L. Hedlund and Steven M. Walsh for legislation to provide for loans for waterfront development. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.239 | SD.615 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 239) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation relative to charter revocation. Education. | |
| S.240 | SD.628 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 240) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation to reconsider or revoke a charter. Education. | |
| S.241 | SD.631 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 241) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation relative to DESE contracts. Education. | |
| S.242 | SD.632 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 242) of Bruce E. Tarr and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to charter school application incentives. Education. | |
| S.243 | SD.633 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 243) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund and Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation to meet charter criteria. Education. | |
| S.244 | SD.646 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 244) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Karen E. Spilka for legislation to promote alternative dispute resolution for students. Education. | |
| S.245 | SD.647 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 245) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to waiver charter regulations. Education. | |
| S.246 | SD.1002 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 246) of Bruce E. Tarr and Stephen L. DiNatale for legislation to establish a charter school working group. Education. | |
| S.247 | SD.1084 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 247) of Bruce E. Tarr and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to enhance the health of students. Education. | |
| S.248 | SD.1875 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 248) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure school-based management. Education. | |
| S.288 | SD.652 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Jehlen, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the Senate for legislation to create a statewide assisted living facility master plan [Joint Committee on Elder Affairs]. | |
| S.289 | SD.1874 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 289) of Bruce E. Tarr, Susan C. Fargo, Michael R. Knapik, Richard T. Moore and others for legislation to protect public health. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.319 | SD.449 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 319) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation to remove unfair incumbent advantage from the ballot and to change enrolled to independent. Election Laws. | |
| S.320 | SD.661 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 320) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to voter identification. Election Laws. | |
| S.321 | SD.838 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 321) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation to protect the privacy of tax assessors. Election Laws. | |
| S.322 | SD.851 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 322) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and Richard T. Moore for legislation relative to independent campaign expenditures and electioneering communications. Election Laws. | |
| S.323 | SD.1073 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 323) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to campaign reporting. Election Laws. | |
| S.324 | SD.1198 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 324) of Bruce E. Tarr and Richard T. Moore for legislation to establish an independent redistricting commission. Election Laws. | |
| S.383 | SD.610 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 383) of Tarr, Ross and Knapik for legislation to regulate the transporting of oil fuel [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture]. | |
| S.384 | SD.611 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 384) of Ferrante, Tarr and Hedlund for legislation to provide increased sewer rate relief [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture]. | |
| S.385 | SD.653 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 385) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation to establish a water resources conservation act and efficiency program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.386 | SD.655 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 386) of Eldridge, Ross, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish a water resources conservation act [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture]. | |
| S.387 | SD.656 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 387) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation to remove and dispose of waste oil. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.388 | SD.657 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 388) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Richard J. Ross for legislation to require local approval for low level radioactive waste sites. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.389 | SD.849 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 389) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Antonio F. D. Cabral and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the viability and sustainability of commercial fisheries in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.390 | SD.1333 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 390) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to restore the public trust for tidelands. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.468 | SD.635 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 468) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to improve health care for rheumatologic patients in the Commonwealth. Financial Services. | |
| S.469 | SD.686 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 469) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to health care mandates. Financial Services. | |
| S.553 | SD.634 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 553) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation relative to durable medical equipment. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.554 | SD.636 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 554) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to mandatory prescription drug coverage. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.555 | SD.1284 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 555) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to expand managed care to all Medicaid recipients. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.556 | SD.1833 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 556) of Bruce E. Tarr and Benjamin Swan for legislation to strengthen the management of the health care connector. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.578 | SD.1006 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 578) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation to develop a Northeastern Massachusetts Nursing Institute. Higher Education. | |
| S.623 | SD.435 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 623) of Tarr for legislation to streamline permitting for housing [Joint Committee on Housing]. | |
| S.624 | SD.663 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 624) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and Richard T. Moore for legislation to require landlord notice of unsafe conditions. Housing. | |
| S.625 | SD.839 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 625) of Tarr for legislation to require notice and an opportunity to repair certain construction defects [Joint Committee on Housing]. | |
| H.819 | HD.833 | By Representative Hill of Ipswich and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 819) of Bradford Hill and Bruce E. Tarr relative to taping and broadcasting legislative committee hearings. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently. | |
| S.870 | SD.613 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 870) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation to provide for reciprocal service for restraining orders. The Judiciary. | |
| S.871 | SD.622 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 871) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation to prevent abuse. The Judiciary. | |
| S.872 | SD.629 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 872) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation relative to CORI reform. The Judiciary. | |
| S.873 | SD.648 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 873) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and Richard T. Moore for legislation relative to timely classification of sex offenders. The Judiciary. | |
| S.874 | SD.649 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 874) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others for legislation to provide for increased penalties for persons who commit crimes against the elderly. The Judiciary. | |
| S.875 | SD.650 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 875) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to the expand the state DNA database. The Judiciary. | |
| S.876 | SD.658 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 876) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Susan C. Fargo, Michael R. Knapik and others for legislation to establish an animal abuse registry. The Judiciary. | |
| S.877 | SD.662 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 877) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to judicial recusal. The Judiciary. | |
| S.878 | SD.682 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 878) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to the appropriate use of public funds. The Judiciary. | |
| S.879 | SD.684 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 879) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation to enhance the punishment for child endangerment. The Judiciary. | |
| S.880 | SD.828 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 880) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation to provide for progressive penalties for the crime of motor vehicular homicide. The Judiciary. | |
| S.881 | SD.829 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 881) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Richard J. Ross for legislation to promote gender equity. The Judiciary. | |
| S.882 | SD.832 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 882) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation to criminalize the attempted production of class B drugs. The Judiciary. | |
| S.883 | SD.929 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 883) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation to promote fair employment and security in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. | |
| S.884 | SD.956 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 884) of Bruce E. Tarr, Joyce A. Spiliotis, Steven L. Levy, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children from harm. The Judiciary. | |
| S.885 | SD.996 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 885) of Bruce E. Tarr and Benjamin Swan for legislation to combat recidivist drunk driving. The Judiciary. | |
| S.886 | SD.998 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 886) of Bruce E. Tarr and Richard T. Moore for legislation to increase penalties for driving without a license or registration. The Judiciary. | |
| S.887 | SD.1011 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 887) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation to futher defining a bonafide coinoperated amusement machine. The Judiciary. | |
| S.888 | SD.1081 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 888) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to reduce teen smoking. The Judiciary. | |
| S.889 | SD.1186 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 889) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to record court proceedings. The Judiciary. | |
| S.890 | SD.1843 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 890) of Bruce E. Tarr, Steven L. Levy and Benjamin Swan for legislation to promote rental housing stability. The Judiciary. | |
| S.891 | SD.1845 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 891) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard T. Moore, Michael R. Knapik, James E. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform the parole system and protect public safety. The Judiciary. | |
| S.892 | SD.1846 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 892) of Bruce E. Tarr, James E. Timilty, Katherine M. Clark, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for a special commission to study the feasibility and cost of adopting the federal parole guidelines. The Judiciary. | |
| S.893 | SD.1873 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 893) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and Benjamin Swan for legislation to protect minors from exploitation. The Judiciary. | |
| S.963 | SD.664 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 963) of Tarr for legislation to ensure fairness in the disability adjudication process [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development]. | |
| S.964 | SD.952 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 964) of Ross, Knapik and Tarr for legislation relative to employer liability protection [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development]. | |
| S.965 | SD.953 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 965) of Ross, Knapik and Tarr for legislation relative to willfull violations of the wage law [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development]. | |
| S.966 | SD.1844 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 966) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to promote increased rates of employment. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1057 | SD.112 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1057) of Bruce E. Tarr and Bradford Hill (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Ipswich to grant an easement for the North Green Sidewalk. [Local Approval Received.] Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1058 | SD.114 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1058) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante (by vote of the town) for legislation to establish procedures for the sale and or lease of property known as Conomo Point in the town of Essex. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received] | |
| S.1059 | SD.182 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1059) of Ferrante and Tarr for legislation to amend the city of Gloucester charter [Local Approval Received] [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government]. | |
| S.1060 | SD.660 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1060) of Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt the town of Wilmington from liability. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| H.1069 | HD.1662 | By Ms. Stanley of West Newbury and Senator Tarr (by request), a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1069) of Harriett L. Stanley relative to regional school budgets. Education. | |
| S.1168 | SD.665 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1168) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation to protect essential health services. Public Health. | |
| S.1169 | SD.666 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1169) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation to further regulate hospitals. Public Health. | |
| S.1170 | SD.1091 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1170) of Bruce E. Tarr and Richard T. Moore for legislation to expand the determination of need threshold. Public Health. | |
| S.1229 | SD.421 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1229) of Tarr for legislation relative to port security [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security]. | |
| S.1230 | SD.840 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1230) of Hunt, Ross, Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to require payment by certain prisoners of the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security]. | |
| S.1231 | SD.1005 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1231) of Ferrante and Tarr for legislation relative to licensing docking pilots [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security]. | |
| S.1377 | SD.115 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1377) of Lyons, Hill and Tarr (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Boxford to negotiate and purchase group insurance policies [Local Approval Received] [Joint Committee on Public Service]. | |
| S.1378 | SD.659 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1378) of Nangle, Golden and Tarr for legislation to adjust the pension wages of Robert B. Noonan, a retired teacher in the Chelmsford school system [Joint Committee on Public Service]. | |
| S.1379 | SD.993 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1379) of Tarr for legislation to establish a collective bargaining unit [Joint Committee on Public Service]. | |
| S.1380 | SD.1102 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1380) of Gobi and Tarr for legislation to create parity in retirement pensions [Joint Committee on Public Service]. | |
| S.1381 | SD.1326 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1381) of Swan, Knapik and Tarr for legislation to expand insurance choices for state and local employees [Joint Committee on Public Service]. | |
| S.1382 | SD.1328 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1382) of Swan, Knapik and Tarr for legislation to control municipal health care costs and to provide access to more choices for municipal employees [Joint Committee on Public Service]. | |
| S.1383 | SD.1329 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1383) of Levy and Tarr for legislation to increase competition in municipal health insurance [Joint Committee on Public Service]. | |
| S.1384 | SD.1702 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1384) of DiDomenico and Tarr for legislation to relieve municipal personnel costs [Joint Committee on Public Service]. | |
| S.1524 | SD.442 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1524) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and Susan C. Fargo for legislation to provide for a tax exemption on the sale of recycled materials. Revenue. | |
| S.1525 | SD.608 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1525) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, James E. Timilty and Benjamin Swan for legislation to dedicate a portion of the stabilization fund to cities and towns. Revenue. | |
| S.1526 | SD.616 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1526) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Richard T. Moore, James E. Timilty and others for legislation to establish a commuter tax deduction. Revenue. | |
| S.1527 | SD.617 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1527) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Richard T. Moore for legislation to increase restaurant competitiveness. Revenue. | |
| S.1528 | SD.619 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1528) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a meals tax holiday. Revenue. | |
| S.1529 | SD.620 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1529) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation to reduce the sales tax to 5%. Revenue. | |
| S.1530 | SD.621 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1530) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation to extend single sales factor apportionment to all corporations. Revenue. | |
| S.1531 | SD.625 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1531) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Richard J. Ross for legislation to extend net operating losses to financial institutions and utility corporations. Revenue. | |
| S.1532 | SD.630 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1532) of Ross, Hedlund, Knapik and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to corporate taxes [Joint Committee on Revenue]. | |
| S.1533 | SD.640 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1533) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sales of motor vehicles. Revenue. | |
| S.1534 | SD.641 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1534) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to the revenues of the Commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| S.1535 | SD.642 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1535) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and James E. Timilty for legislation to establish a permanent annual sales tax holiday. Revenue. | |
| S.1536 | SD.644 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1536) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation to expand the investment tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.1537 | SD.667 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1537) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation to create a private mortgate insurance tax deduction. Revenue. | |
| S.1538 | SD.668 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1538) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation to exempt certain medical supplies from the state sales tax. Revenue. | |
| S.1539 | SD.685 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1539) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others for legislation to provide a property tax credit to surviving spouses of certain public safety personnel. Revenue. | |
| S.1540 | SD.1009 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1540) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation to support our natural resources. Revenue. | |
| S.1541 | SD.1178 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1541) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to property tax exemption for persons over the age of seventy. Revenue. | |
| S.1542 | SD.1188 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1542) of Timilty, Hedlund and Tarr for legislation to reduce the income tax [Joint Committee on Revenue]. | |
| S.1543 | SD.1192 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1543) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to amend the dividend recieved deduction. Revenue. | |
| S.1544 | SD.1813 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1544) of Bruce E. Tarr, Paul Adams and Steven L. Levy for legislation to require fiscal responsibility. Revenue. | |
| S.1545 | SD.1865 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1545) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to depreciation deductions. Revenue. | |
| S.1618 | SD.184 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1618) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard T. Moore, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and others for legislation to establish godparent's day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1619 | SD.669 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1619) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to zero-based budgeting and budget transparency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1620 | SD.670 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1620) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and Barry R. Finegold for legislation to increase efficiencies in state government. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1621 | SD.671 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1621) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross and other members of the Senate for legislation to reduce the use of paper and increase government efficiencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1622 | SD.687 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1622) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to a worker documentation certification program. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1623 | SD.932 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1623) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to competitive state contracting. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1624 | SD.945 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1624) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, James B. Eldridge, Randy Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for accountability and transparency in the finances of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1626 | SD.1184 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1626) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others for legislation relative to human contact with state agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1627 | SD.1263 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1627) of Bruce E. Tarr and Richard T. Moore for legislation relative to the accountability of the governor's council. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1628 | SD.1330 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1628) of Bruce E. Tarr and Richard T. Moore for legislation to make government more effective and efficient. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1629 | SD.1409 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1629) of Bruce E. Tarr, Paul Adams and Richard T. Moore for legislation to control fixed costs of state government. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1630 | SD.1800 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1630) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross and Benjamin Swan for legislation to increase government efficiency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1694 | SD.848 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1694) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik, Richard J. Ross and Richard T. Moore for legislation to examine the cost reliability and economic impact of electricity. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1695 | SD.1350 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1695) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to further define water dependent uses. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.1715 | SD.1505 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1715) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation relative to tourism collaboration. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.1748 | HD.1647 | By Representative Stanley of West Newbury and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1748) of Harriett L. Stanley and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to authorize the Governor to designate additional justices of the peace in the towns of Groveland and Rowley. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.1794 | SD.424 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1794) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Richard T. Moore and others for legislation to verify the effectiveness of flagmen. Transportation. | |
| S.1795 | SD.440 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1795) of Tarr, Swan, Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase protection against drivers under the influence of drugs [Joint Committee on Transportation]. | |
| S.1796 | SD.651 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1796) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Richard T. Moore and others for legislation relative to special veterans plates. Transportation. | |
| S.1797 | SD.681 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1797) of Bruce E. Tarr, Marc T. Lombardo, Robert L. Hedlund, Christine E. Canavan and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the civil fines and penalities of motorists who violate the right of way of other motorists. Transportation. | |
| S.1798 | SD.835 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1798) of Bruce E. Tarr, John D. Keenan and Anne M. Gobi for legislation to enhance the license plate system of the Commonwealth. Transportation. | |
| H.1809 | HD.1655 | By Representative Stanley of West Newbury and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1809) of Harriett L. Stanley and Bruce E. Tarr relative to designating a certain bridge in the town of Newbury as the John B. Hayden bridge. Transportation. | |
| S.1889 | SD.1924 | Senate, March 31, 2011 -- Order (Senator Tarr) relative to fiscal year '12 local aid resolution | |
| S.1927 | SD.1979 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1928) of Bruce Tarr and Bradford Hill for legislation (by vote of the town) to modify the appointment of the FEOFFEES of Ipswich Grammar School. [Local Approval Received.] Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1934 | SD.1986 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1934) of Bruce E. Tarr and Harriett L. Stanley for legislation to authorize the town of Newbury to use certain fund balances for capital expenditures. [Local Approval Received.] Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1938 | SD.1898 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the Northeast Solid Waste Committee. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture | |
| S.1941 | SD.1993 | An Act providing for the establishment of a fire department in the town of Newbury | |
| S.2009 | SD.2093 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2009) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation relative to the town of Essex. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.2011 | SD.2089 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to authorize the town of Hamilton to negotiate and purchase group insurance policies. [Local Approval Received.] Public Service. | |
| S.2012 | SD.2074 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Robert L. Hedlund, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote motor vehicle safety. The Judiciary. | |
| S.2041 | SD.2088 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Bruce E. Tarr, James E. Vallee, Michael R. Knapik, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to recognize those in military service. Transportaion. | |
| S.2071 | SD.2133 | Text of the Senate amendment (Tarr, Knapik, Hedlund and Ross) to the interim report of the joint special committee established (under Senate Order No. 9 of 2011) to make an investigation and study of a new division of the Commonwealth into Congressional districts (House, No. 3798) | |
| S.2185 | SD.2193 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2185) of Bruce E. Tarr and Bradford Hill (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Wenham to grant a license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.2230 | SD.2201 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Frederick E. Berry, Theodore C. Speliotis and others for legislation relative to the Essex regional retirement system. Public Service. | |
| S.2239 | SD.2213 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No.2239) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation to authorize the town of Rockport to grant a license for the sale of wines and malt beverages at a food store. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.2257 | SD.2229 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2257) of Bruce E. Tarr and Harriett L. Stanley (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Groveland to provide for the construction and maintenance of a solar generating facility on land held for water supply and protection purposes. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.2273 | An Act relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages in the town of Wenham | ||
| S.2286 | SD.2202 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12)of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to designate a portion of the route 128 extension in the city of Gloucester as the Purple Heart Highway. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.2289 | SD.2245 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No.2289) of Bruce E. Tarr, James R. Miceli and Charles A. Murphy (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the Redevelopment Authority in the town of Wilmington. Municipalities and Regional Government [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.2320 | Senate, June 21, 2012 – Substituted by amendment (Senator Tarr) for the Senate Bill authorizing the town of Groveland to provide for the construction and maintenance of a solar generating facility on land held for water supply purposes (Senate, No 2257). | ||
| H.3455 | HD.3722 | By Representative Murphy of Burlington and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3455) of Charles A. Murphy, James R. Miceli and Bruce Tarr (by vote of the town) for certain changes in the charter of the town of Wilmington relative to the appointment of a town manager for said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3458 | HD.1897 | By Representative Ferrante of Gloucester and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3458) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and Bruce E. Tarr (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the water supply system of the city of Gloucester. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3482 | HD.3775 | By Representative Stanley of West Newbury and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Harriett L. Stanley and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Michael W. Kaplon, an employee of the Department of Revenue. Public Service. | |
| H.3570 | HD.3723 | By Representative Murphy of Burlington and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Charles A. Murphy, James R. Miceli and Bruce Tarr (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt the town of Wilmington from liability relative to the solid waste landfill, commonly known as the "Maple Meadows Landfill" located in said town. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3710 | HD.4025 | By Representative Hill of Ipswich and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3710) of Bradford Hill and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Hamilton to establish a Hamilton development corporation. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3767 | HD.4048 | By Mr. Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to competitively solicited proposals from renewable energy developers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.4034 | HD.4309 | By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to health care services. Health Care Financing. | |
| H.4035 | HD.4308 | By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12 of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to access to certain institutions of higher education and vocational schools. Higher Education. | |
| H.4036 | HD.4310 | By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to job growth. Revenue. | |
| H.4037 | HD.4306 | By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation to provide regulatory reform to promote job growth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.4038 | HD.4307 | By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to cost-effective energy policies and electricity cost reduction. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.4164 | HD.4395 | By Representative Costello of Newburyport and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4164) of Michael A. Costello and Bruce E. Tarr (with the approval of the mayor and city council of the city of Newburyport) that the city of Newburyport be authorized to acquire interests in certain land in the town of Newbury. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.1061 | SD.847 | By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1061) of Knapik for legislation relative to land use regulations [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government]. This bill is by request. * | |
| S.1625 | SD.1057 | By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1625) of Bruce E. Tarr and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to open meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. This bill is by request. * | |
| S.1998 | SD.1994 | By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John Lahoud for legislation relative to terms of employment. Labor and Workforce Development. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.