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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Bruce E. Tarr Republican - First Essex and Middlesex

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Minority Leader
  Bruce.Tarr@masenate.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
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.