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.2617 | Senate, May 10, 2021 -- (Filed by Mr. Tarr) Order relative to the calling of a proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to cap the state income tax. | ||
| SD.2618 | Senate, May 10, 2021 -- (Filed by Mr. Tarr) Order relative to the calling of a proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution requiring a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds. | ||
| SD.2923 | Senate, January 5, 2022 -- (Filed by Mr. Tarr) Order relative to printing of the Journal of the Senate. | ||
| SD.3025 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to combat unjust acts of war by Russia. Public Service. | ||
| SD.3053 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation to establish a commuter tax credit. Revenue. | ||
| SD.3054 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation to improve the access and affordability of electric vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | ||
| SD.3170 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the retirement benefits of employees of the Cape Ann Transportation Authority. Public Service. | ||
| SD.3354 | Communication from the Honorable Bruce E. Tarr, Minority Leader, announcing the appointment of Christopher Anderson, President of the Massachusetts High Technology Council (pursuant to Chapter 207 of the Acts of 2018) to the Tax Expenditure Commission | ||
| S.22 | SD.2035 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 22) of Bruce E. Tarr for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to require a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds. Revenue. | |
| S.23 | SD.2485 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 23) of Bruce E. Tarr for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to cap the state income tax. Revenue. | |
| S.34 | SD.2533 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 34) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to allow the city of Gloucester to appoint retired police officers as special police officers. Public Service. [Local approval received] | |
| S.42 | SD.2571 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 42) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to increasing city of Gloucester parking fines. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received] | |
| S.144 | SD.2088 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 144) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to mandated reporters of disabled persons abuse. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.243 | SD.90 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 243) of Bruce E. Tarr, Timothy R. Whelan, Joseph D. McKenna, Sheila C. Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to preventing price gouging during an emergency. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.244 | SD.2120 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 244) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to gas tax disclosure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.279 | SD.1791 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 279) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to encourage the development and operation of Public-Private Partnerships for Social Infrastructure. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.280 | SD.1846 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 280) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a creative economy master plan. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.281 | SD.2259 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 281) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven S. Howitt for legislation relative to gaming. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.386 | SD.1858 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 386) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to ensuring the integrity of charter schools. Education. | |
| S.387 | SD.2103 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 387) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to enhance special education services delivery. Education. | |
| S.388 | SD.2131 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 388) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to homeless children school transportation. Education. | |
| S.389 | SD.2171 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 389) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to school safety issues. Education. | |
| S.390 | SD.2227 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 390) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to promote alternative dispute resolution for students. Education. | |
| S.391 | SD.2231 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 391) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide child exploitation awareness education. Education. | |
| S.429 | SD.1365 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 429) of Bruce E. Tarr, Mathew J. Muratore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael J. Soter and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to nursing facility workforce. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.430 | SD.2085 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 430) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to develop a statewide master plan to increase the availability of affordable assisted living facilities. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.431 | SD.2117 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 431) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to family visitation with a vulnerable adult. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.491 | SD.2092 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 491) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to ballot modernization. Election Laws. | |
| S.492 | SD.2225 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 492) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to fairly fund early voting. Election Laws. | |
| S.613 | SD.2 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 613) of Bruce E. Tarr, Tommy Vitolo, Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Steven G. Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect research animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.614 | SD.592 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 614) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to salvage, disposition, and possession of deer, moose, bear, birds, and mammals killed by means other than sport hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.615 | SD.2042 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 615) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide for alternative designated port authorities compliance. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.616 | SD.2137 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 616) of Bruce E. Tarr, Susan Williams Gifford, David F. DeCoste, Susan L. Moran and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission to scope a state grant or low interest loan program for properties prone to flooding. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.617 | SD.2140 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 617) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to maintain adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.618 | SD.2156 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 618) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to pesticide applications. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.619 | SD.2189 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 619) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to remove and dispose of waste oil. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.620 | SD.2249 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 620) of Bruce E. Tarr, Susan Williams Gifford, David F. DeCoste, Susan L. Moran and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a Fisheries Conservation Gear Grant Program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.621 | SD.2384 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 621) of Bruce E. Tarr, Susan Williams Gifford, David F. DeCoste, Susan L. Moran and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect coastal resources. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. | |
| S.728 | SD.2075 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 728) of Bruce E. Tarr and Hannah Kane for legislation relative to pharmaceutical "gag clauses". Financial Services. | |
| S.729 | SD.2126 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 729) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to health purchasing cooperatives. Financial Services. | |
| S.730 | SD.2144 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 730) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to mandated benefits. Financial Services. | |
| S.814 | SD.1850 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 814) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to empower patients and entrepreneurs with real transparency on cost. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.815 | SD.1966 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 815) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a healthcare insurance premium payment pool for working families. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.816 | SD.2091 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 816) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to association health plans. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.817 | SD.2194 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 817) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure protections for physicians & hospitals that contract with Medicaid managed care organizations. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.856 | SD.1975 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 856) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish the Finish Line Scholarship Program. Higher Education. | |
| S.907 | SD.104 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 907) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to promote savings for first time homebuyers. Housing. | |
| S.908 | SD.593 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 908) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael O. Moore, Anne M. Gobi, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to accessory dwelling units. Housing. | |
| S.909 | SD.1985 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 909) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to promote savings for first time homebuyers. Housing. | |
| S.910 | SD.2203 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 910) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to streamline housing permitting. Housing. | |
| S.1131 | SD.25 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1131) of Bruce E. Tarr, James M. Kelcourse, Bradford Hill, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote pet safety aka Crawford's Law. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1133 | SD.1234 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1133) of Bruce E. Tarr, Kay Khan, Thomas M. Stanley, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to parentage to promote children's security. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1134 | SD.1841 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1134) of Bruce E. Tarr and Hannah Kane for legislation to criminalize sexual assault by fraud by a medical professional. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1135 | SD.1860 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1135) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a divorce task force. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1136 | SD.1980 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1136) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to modernize the Massachusetts wiretap law. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1137 | SD.2074 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1137) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to crimes relating to distribution of controlled substances causing death. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1138 | SD.2125 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1138) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to hate crimes. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1139 | SD.2135 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1139) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to involuntary holds for overdose treatment. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1140 | SD.2169 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1140) of Bruce E. Tarr and Hannah Kane for legislation relative to safe driving and open containers. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1141 | SD.2174 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1141) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to sexually violent predators. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1142 | SD.2191 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1142) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the tracking of medical malpractice cases. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1143 | SD.2192 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1143) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to treble damages. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1144 | SD.2233 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1144) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to recover assets used in the commission of sexual offenses. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1145 | SD.2239 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1145) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to wiretapping for drug trafficking offenses. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1146 | SD.2476 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1146) of Bruce E. Tarr and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation relative to Good Samaritans liability during a public health emergency. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1147 | SD.2487 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1147) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide a safe harbor for health regulations. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1249 | SD.1231 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1249) of Bruce E. Tarr, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to snow removal service liability limitation. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1250 | SD.1252 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1250) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to clarify legislative intent regarding the non-competition law. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1251 | SD.1341 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1251) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to wage theft and due process. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1252 | SD.1974 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1252) of Bruce E. Tarr, Susan Williams Gifford, David F. DeCoste, Susan L. Moran and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide economic security for fishing industry participants. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1253 | SD.1986 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1253) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide a safe harbor for contractors of services. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1314 | SD.2160 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1314) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to protective custody. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1361 | SD.3 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1361) of Bruce E. Tarr and Lenny Mirra (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the Newbury general by-laws from board of selectmen to select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received] | |
| S.1362 | SD.4 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1362) of Bruce E. Tarr and Bradford Hill (by vote of the town) for legislation to provide a tax exemption for certain qualifying real estate in the town of Hamilton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received] | |
| S.1363 | SD.1840 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1363) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to temporary waiver of interest and penalties for late payment of certain local assessments during the COVID-19 epidemic. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1527 | SD.1344 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1527) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a commission on quality patient outcomes and nurse staffing. Public Health. | |
| S.1528 | SD.1363 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1528) of Bruce E. Tarr, Mathew J. Muratore, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and Walter F. Timilty for legislation relative to certified medication aides. Public Health. | |
| S.1529 | SD.1979 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1529) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to further regulate hospitals. Public Health. | |
| S.1530 | SD.2164 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1530) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to increasing community care through co-location of services. Public Health. | |
| S.1531 | SD.2230 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1531) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect essential health services. Public Health. | |
| S.1532 | SD.2473 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1532) of Bruce E. Tarr, Steven S. Howitt, David F. DeCoste, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote domestic meat and poultry production. Public Health. | |
| S.1643 | SD.1505 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1643) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect equality and equal protection by law enforcement departments in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1644 | SD.1963 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1644) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to safety of officers by requiring interior lights in automobiles to be on during stops. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1645 | SD.2095 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1645) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to drug recognition experts. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1646 | SD.2202 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1646) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the use of green lights for municipal emergency management vehicles. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1647 | SD.2410 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1647) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to state reserve of personal protective equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1777 | SD.166 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1777) of Bruce E. Tarr, Alan Silvia, Steven G. Xiarhos and Michael O. Moore for legislation to compensate Captains in the Environmental Police. Public Service. | |
| S.1778 | SD.351 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1778) of Bruce E. Tarr and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation relative to creditable service for Lisa Emma, a member of the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System. Public Service. | |
| S.1779 | SD.1119 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1779) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to disability pensions for public safety employees who are victims of violence. Public Service. | |
| S.1780 | SD.1978 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1780) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to expand insurance choices for state and local employees. Public Service. | |
| S.1781 | SD.1987 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1781) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect volunteer law enforcement. Public Service. | |
| S.1782 | SD.2062 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1782) of Bruce E. Tarr, Thomas P. Walsh and Hannah Kane for legislation to provide the next of kin of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty with the flags of the Commonwealth and the United States. Public Service. | |
| S.1783 | SD.2176 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1783) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to sick leave buyback. Public Service. | |
| S.1980 | SD.100 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1980) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Susan Williams Gifford and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Maritime Commercial Development tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.1981 | SD.101 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1981) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a private mortgage insurance tax deduction. Revenue. | |
| S.1982 | SD.102 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1982) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation to promote tax relief for adoptive parents. Revenue. | |
| S.1983 | SD.139 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1983) of Bruce E. Tarr, Timothy R. Whelan and Susan L. Moran for legislation relative to the film tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.1984 | SD.1545 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1984) of Bruce E. Tarr, Anne M. Gobi, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the taxation of rolling stock. Revenue. | |
| S.1985 | SD.1807 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1985) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to tax credits for affordable housing. Revenue. | |
| S.1986 | SD.1837 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1986) of Bruce E. Tarr, Adam G. Hinds, Joanne M. Comerford, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the conservation land tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.1987 | SD.1847 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1987) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a private mortgage insurance tax deduction. Revenue. | |
| S.1988 | SD.1988 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1988) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide for a tax exemption on the sale of recycled materials. Revenue. | |
| S.1989 | SD.2071 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1989) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to reduce the sales tax to 5 percent. Revenue. | |
| S.1990 | SD.2080 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1990) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative property tax liability reduction for volunteer services. Revenue. | |
| S.1991 | SD.2107 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1991) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to exempt certain medical supplies from the state sales tax. Revenue. | |
| S.1992 | SD.2158 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1992) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to promote tax relief for adoptive parents. Revenue. | |
| S.1993 | SD.2182 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1993) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a super research and development tax credit. Revenue. | |
| S.1994 | SD.2187 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1994) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the curatorship program. Revenue. | |
| S.1995 | SD.2199 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1995) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to vehicle registration and sales tax. Revenue. | |
| S.1996 | SD.2219 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1996) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to encourage charitable giving. Revenue. | |
| S.1997 | SD.2376 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1997) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a tax deduction for remote learning. Revenue. | |
| S.1998 | SD.2380 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1998) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to allow for the deduction of business interest. Revenue. | |
| S.1999 | SD.2435 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1999) of Bruce E. Tarr and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation for meals tax relief to promote economic recovery during the COVID State of Emergency. Revenue. | |
| S.2000 | SD.2470 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2000) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation related to deductions for personal protective equipment costs for businesses. Revenue. | |
| S.2001 | SD.2479 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2001) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to sales tax reduction to 5%. Revenue. | |
| S.2002 | SD.2486 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2002) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to cap the state income tax. Revenue. | |
| S.2116 | SD.383 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2116) of Bruce E. Tarr, Joanne M. Comerford, Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Christina A. Minicucci and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish an executive office of food resources and security. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2117 | SD.1374 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2117) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the authority of the state ethics commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2118 | SD.1535 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2118) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to require anti-discrimination audits in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2119 | SD.2218 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2119) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to require fiscal responsibility. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2120 | SD.2489 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2120) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect mortgagees. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2121 | SD.2490 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2121) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to properly account of cost of laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2234 | SD.1504 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2234) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure public safety at natural gas sites. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2235 | SD.2238 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2235) of Bruce E. Tarr, Tami L. Gouveia and Hannah Kane for legislation to sustain natural and working lands carbon in communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2251 | SD.1246 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2251) of Bruce E. Tarr, Adam Gomez, Lori A. Ehrlich, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| S.2376 | SD.775 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2376) of Bruce E. Tarr, Thomas P. Walsh, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and Hannah Kane for legislation to establish the Blue Star Family license plate. Transportation. | |
| S.2377 | SD.1964 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2377) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to authorize the Registry of Motor Vehicles to develop, design and implement a redesigned registration plate system for motor vehicles. Transportation. | |
| S.2378 | SD.1982 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2378) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the suspension of drivers licenses for habitual offenders. Transportation. | |
| S.2379 | SD.1983 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2379) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a yellow dot program. Transportation. | |
| S.2380 | SD.2069 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2380) of Bruce E. Tarr and Bradford Hill for legislation to name the Global War on Terror Memorial Bridge in the town of Ipswich. Transportation. | |
| S.2381 | SD.2093 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2381) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to child vehicle passenger safety. Transportation. | |
| S.2382 | SD.2147 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2382) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to modernize the MBTA Pension system. Transportation. | |
| S.2383 | SD.2177 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2383) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to call EMT lights. Transportation. | |
| S.2425 | SD.103 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2425) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation relative to retirement benefits for certain veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2426 | SD.2165 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2426) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to retirement benefits for certain veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2461 | Text of amendment (Senator Tarr) to the Senate Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements (Senate, No. 3). | ||
| S.2497 | SD.2704 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2497) of Bruce E. Tarr, Diana DiZoglio, Christina A. Minicucci and Tram T. Nguyen (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the town charter of the town of North Andover. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received] | |
| S.2498 | SD.2705 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2498) of Bruce E. Tarr, Diana DiZoglio, Christina A. Minicucci and Tram T. Nguyen (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt Marcel Cuffy and John R. Baker from the maximum age requirements for firefighters in the town of North Andover. Public Service. [Local approval received] | |
| S.2549 | Senate, October 6, 2021 -- Text of amendment (Senator Tarr) to the Senate Bill fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and security (Senate, No. 2545) | ||
| S.2561 | Senate, October 25, 2021 -- Substituted by amendment by the Senate (Senators Tarr and DiZoglio) as a new draft for Senate, No. 2497. | ||
| S.2581 | SD.2840 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2581) of Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to an amendment to chapter 174 of the acts of 2020 for the town of Hamilton. Revenue. [Local approval received] | |
| S.2594 | SD.2629 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2594) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to local opt-in for permanent outdoor dining. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.2595 | SD.2550 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2595) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr and Paul A. Schmid, III for legislation to provide a tax deduction for charitable donations of food by farmers. Revenue. | |
| S.2597 | SD.2502 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2597) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and Steven S. Howitt for legislation relative to pharmacy testing. Public Health. | |
| S.2598 | SD.2581 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2598) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.2600 | SD.2789 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to personal health information portability and accessibility. Public Health. | |
| S.2602 | SD.2501 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2602) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the Commonwealth Recovery Council. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2742 | SD.3035 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2742) of Bruce E. Tarr and Lenny Mirra (by vote of the town) for legislation to eliminate the department of finance and budget in the town of Groveland. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received] | |
| H.2794 | HD.2282 | By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2794) of Thomas P. Walsh, Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to providing the next of kin of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty with the flags of the Commonwealth and the United States. Public Service. | |
| S.2834 | Sustainable and economically viable clean energy future | ||
| S.2843 | SD.3116 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2842) of Bruce E. Tarr and Jamie Zahlaway Belsito (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the select board of the town of Wenham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received] | |
| S.2845 | SD.3051 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2845) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Dr. Heidi Tarr Henson, an employee of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. Public Service. | |
| S.2875 | Senate, May 12, 2022 -- Substituted by amendment by the Senate (Senator Tarr) as a new draft for Senate, No. 2451. | ||
| S.2876 | SD.3158 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2876) of Bruce E. Tarr and Jamie Zahlaway Belsito (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Rowley. Public Service. [Local approval received] | |
| S.2904 | Protecting victims of crimes and the public | ||
| S.2905 | Modernizing the Wiretap law | ||
| S.2927 | Senate, June 9, 2022 -- (Filed by Mr. Tarr) Order relative to requesting the opinions of the Honorable the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court on important questions of law relative article CV of the Constitution and as to the constitutionality of Senate No. 2924 | ||
| S.2935 | SD.3194 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2935) of Bruce E. Tarr, Lenny Mirra and Tram T. Nguyen (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Boxford to establish the Boxford small repair grants trust. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received] | |
| S.2936 | SD.3195 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2936) of Bruce E. Tarr, David Allen Robertson and Kenneth I. Gordon (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to changing the term board of selectmen to Select Board in the town of Wilmington. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received] | |
| S.2962 | SD.3228 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2962) of Bruce E. Tarr and Jamie Zahlaway Belsito (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the town charter of Ipswich. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received] | |
| S.2978 | Senate, July 5, 2022 -- Substituted by amendment by the Senate (Senator Tarr) as a new draft for Senate, No. 42. | ||
| S.3037 | DAS Operations | ||
| S.3120 | SD.3324 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3120) of Bruce E. Tarr and Lenny Mirra (by vote of the town) for legislation to modify certain titles and to provide for the appointment of certain positions by the town administrator of the town of Newbury. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.3147 | Senate, December 5, 2022 -- Substituted by amendment (Senator Tarr) for the Senate Bill relative to the select board of the town of Wenham (Senate, No. 2843). | ||
| S.3154 | SD.3428 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3154) of Bruce E. Tarr and Jamie Zahlaway Belsito (by vote of the town) for legislation to recall elected officials in the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea. Election Laws. [Local approval received] | |
| S.3157 | Senate, December 22, 2022 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Tarr) for the Senate Bill authorizing the town of Boxford to establish the Boxford small repair grants trust (Senate, No. 2935). | ||
| S.3166 | Senate, December 29, 2022 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Tarr) for the Senate Bill relative to changing the term board of selectmen to Select Board in the town of Wilmington (Senate, No. 2936). | ||
| H.3178 | HD.371 | By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3178) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and Sally P. Kerans relative to finalizing the transfer of certain state-owned land in the town of Middleton. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| S.3183 | Senate, January 3, 2022 -- Substituted as a new text (Senator Tarr) for the House Bill to promote public safety and certainty related to child deaths (House, No. 5422). | ||
| H.3627 | HD.2281 | By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3627) of Thomas P. Walsh, Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to establishing the Blue Star Family license plate in honor of police officers killed in the line of duty. Transportation. | |
| H.3746 | HD.4213 | By Representative Hill of Ipswich and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3746) of Bradford Hill and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) relative to recall of elected officers in the town of Wenham. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.3809 | HD.4227 | By Representative Hill of Ipswich and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3809) of Bradford Hill and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) that the town of Ipswich be authorized to further regulate certain affordable housing in said town. Housing. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| SD.2874 | By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marc Plante for legislation relative to health insurance companies requiring re-authorization. Financial Services. This bill is by request. * | ||
| SD.3087 | By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Gina Martiniello for legislation relative to vehicle registration and road safety. Financial Services. This bill is by request. * | ||
| SD.3147 | By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Annette Dion for legislation relative to tree canopy. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. This bill is by request. * | ||
| S.385 | SD.992 | By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 385) of Jim Moran for legislation relative to authority on form of learning during a public health emergency. Education. This bill is by request. * | |
| S.1132 | SD.991 | By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1132) of Thomas Kozachek, PhD for legislation to ban the "Confederate flag" in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. This bill is by request. * | |
| S.2599 | SD.2729 | By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2599) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lori Bowen for legislation relative to preventing abuse of restraining orders by a third party. The Judiciary. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.