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 | |
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| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2600 | Senate, May 8, 2023 -- (Filed by Mr. Tarr) Order relative to the calling of a proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to require a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2601 | Senate, May 8, 2023 -- (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. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2880 | Senate, December 1, 2023 -- (filed by Messrs. Tarr, Durant, Fattman and O'Connor) Order relative to suspension of Joint Rule 12A | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3428 | Communication from the Honorable Bruce E. Tarr, Senate Minority Leader, announcing the appointment of Robert Beaker (pursuant to Section 152 of Chapter 178 of the Acts of 2024) to the special commission on the quality of life for veterans in the commonwealth | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3490 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Peter J. Durant, Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the authority of courts to protect public safety. The Judiciary. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.14 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.410 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 14) of Bruce E. Tarr for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to require a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.15 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.411 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 15) of Bruce E. Tarr for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to cap the state income tax. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.126 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.123 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 126) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to mandated reporters of disabled persons abuse. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.216 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.933 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 216) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to horse riding instructors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.217 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2045 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 217) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to foreign-trained medical professionals. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.218 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2386 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 218) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure internet security and privacy. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.352 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.96 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 352) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to ensure the integrity of charter schools. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.353 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.104 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 353) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to school safety issues. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.354 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.105 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 354) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to promote alternative dispute resolution for students. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.355 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.628 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 355) of Bruce E. Tarr relative to the foundation funding of special education. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.356 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.699 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 356) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to conduct a study on the delivery of special education services. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.402 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.87 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 402) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to family visitation with a vulnerable adult. Elder Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.403 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2338 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 403) of Bruce E. Tarr and James B. Eldridge for legislation to improve resilience in older adults and people with disabilities during public health, environmental or technological emergencies. Elder Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.440 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.19 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 440) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante (by vote of the town) for legislation to recall elected officials in the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.441 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.119 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 441) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to fairly fund early voting. Election Laws. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.575 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.47 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 575) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to pesticide applications. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.576 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.48 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 576) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to remove and dispose of waste oil. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.577 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.49 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 577) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide for alternative designated port authorities compliance. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.578 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.50 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 578) of Bruce E. Tarr and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to maintain adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.579 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.192 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 579) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to set NDMA levels. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.580 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.238 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 580) of Bruce E. Tarr and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to further protect research animals. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.581 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.408 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 581) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the Salisbury Beach Preservation Trust Fund. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.582 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.416 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 582) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to sustaining natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.583 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.420 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 583) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to liability for release of hazardous materials. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.584 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.686 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 584) of Bruce E. Tarr and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a special commission to scope a state grant or low interest loan program for properties prone to flooding. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.585 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.687 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 585) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect coastal resources. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.586 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.701 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 586) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to create a Merrimack River Collaborative. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.587 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2310 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 587) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create the commercial fisheries offshore wind mitigation fund. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.712 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.60 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 712) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to small group eligibility. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.713 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.89 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 713) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to health purchasing cooperatives. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.714 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.90 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 714) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to pharmaceutical "gag clauses". Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.715 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.193 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 715) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure access to prescription medications. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.716 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2125 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 716) of Bruce E. Tarr, Patrick M. O'Connor, Anne M. Gobi, Colleen M. Garry and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for scalp and facial hair prosthesis. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.804 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.83 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 804) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to strengthen the management of the health care connector. Health Care Financing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.805 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.84 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 805) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to association health plans. Health Care Financing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.806 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.88 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 806) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a healthcare insurance premium payment pool for working families. Health Care Financing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.807 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.93 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 807) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to empower patients and entrepreneurs with real transparency on cost. Health Care Financing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.808 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.697 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 808) of Bruce E. Tarr and Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to spouses as caregivers. Health Care Financing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.809 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.700 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 809) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael O. Moore and Barry R. Finegold for legislation to stabilize adult day health services. Health Care Financing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.810 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2389 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 810) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure temporary nursing service agency quality. Health Care Financing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.848 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.106 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 848) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish the Finish Line Scholarship Program. Higher Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.903 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.45 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 903) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to streamline housing permitting. Housing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.904 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.640 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 904) of Bruce E. Tarr, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to accessory dwelling units. Housing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.905 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3935 | By Representative Shand of Newburyport and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 905) of Dawne Shand and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a Merrimack River collaborative. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1119 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.51 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1119) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to safe driving and open containers. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1120 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.56 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1120) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to recover assets used in the commission of sexual offenses. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1121 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.57 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1121) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to hate crimes. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1122 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.59 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1122) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to criminalize sexual assault by fraud by a medical professional. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1123 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.91 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1123) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the tracking of medical malpractice cases. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1124 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.120 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1124) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to crimes relating to distribution of controlled substances causing death. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1125 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.124 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1125) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to treble damages. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1126 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.325 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1126) of Bruce E. Tarr and Vanna Howard for legislation to promote pet safety aka Crawford's Law. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1127 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.419 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1127) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to determining the best interest of children in probate and family court. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1128 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.425 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1128) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to update the wiretap statutes in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1129 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.426 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1129) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to protecting the residents of the Commonwealth from dangerous persons. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1130 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1356 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1130) of Bruce E. Tarr, Adam Scanlon and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to parentage to promote children's security. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1132 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2094 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1132) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to strategic litigation against public participation. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1221 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.20 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1221) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to snow removal service liability limitation. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1222 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.46 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1222) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide a safe harbor for contractors of services. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1223 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.414 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1223) of Bruce E. Tarr and Adam Scanlon for legislation relative to the structure of the Commonwealth Employment Relations Board. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1224 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.421 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1224) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to wage theft and due process. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1225 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.422 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1225) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to clarifying legislative intent regarding the non-competition law. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1226 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.424 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1226) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to unemployment insurance. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1227 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2397 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1227) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish the Workforce Recovery Commission. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1270 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.52 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1270) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to protective custody. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1271 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.86 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1271) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to fetal opioid drug exposure. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1325 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.417 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1325) of Bruce E. Tarr and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to local opt-in for permanent outdoor dining. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1466 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.61 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1466) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect essential health services. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1467 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.85 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1467) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a commission on quality patient outcomes and nurse staffing. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1468 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.127 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1468) of Bruce E. Tarr, Barry R. Finegold, Mathew J. Muratore and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. for legislation relative to certified medication aides. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1469 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.198 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1469) of Bruce E. Tarr and Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to environmental public health. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1470 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.621 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1470) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to personal health information portability and accessibility. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1587 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.53 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1587) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to expand the state DNA database. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1588 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.58 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1588) 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. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1589 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.116 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1589) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the use of green lights for municipal emergency management vehicles. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1590 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.427 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1590) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to drug recognition experts. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1591 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.585 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1591) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to implementing a blue alert system in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1592 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1489 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1592) of Bruce E. Tarr, Vanna Howard and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. for legislation to pertain to public fire safety and professionalism. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1593 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2290 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1593) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to support police recruitment and retention. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1594 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2352 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1594) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the visibility of fire hydrants. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1595 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2410 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1595) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to prohibit soliciting acts of terrorism. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1734 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.121 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1734) of Bruce E. Tarr 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. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1735 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.412 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1735) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the retirement benefits of employees of the Cape Ann Transportation Authority. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1736 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.587 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1736) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to disability pensions for public safety employees who are victims of violence. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1737 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.643 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1737) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide equity to Police officers disabled by cardiac disease. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1933 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.37 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1933) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative property tax liability reduction for volunteer services. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1934 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.39 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1934) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the curatorship program. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1935 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.41 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1935) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a super research and development tax credit. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1936 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.44 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1936) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to exemption from taxation structures and buildings essential to the operation of agricultural and horticultural lands. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1937 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.82 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1937) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to exempt certain medical supplies from the state sales tax. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1938 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.413 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1938) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a commuter tax credit. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1939 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.415 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1939) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to improving Massachusetts’ competitiveness and reduce the cost of living. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1940 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.418 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1940) of Bruce E. Tarr, James B. Eldridge, Hannah Kane, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the conservation land tax credit. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1941 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.423 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1941) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to allow for the deduction of business interest. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1942 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.684 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1942) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to sales tax reduction to 5%. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1943 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.685 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1943) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to tax credits for affordable housing. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1944 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.689 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1944) of Bruce E. Tarr and Carmine Lawrence Gentile for legislation relative to increase the senior circuit breaker. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1945 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.690 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1945) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to increase the rental deduction. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1946 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.692 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1946) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation relative to modernizing the estate tax. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1947 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.694 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1947) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the short term capital gains rate to make Massachusetts more competitive. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1948 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.695 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1948) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to provide direct relief to the residents of the commonwealth by increasing the threshold on no tax status. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1949 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1248 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1949) of Bruce E. Tarr, Hannah Kane, Steven S. Howitt, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the taxation of rolling stock. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1950 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1249 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1950) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the taxation of rolling stock for trucking and railcars. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1951 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1304 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1951) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to single sales factor. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1952 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2339 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1952) of Bruce E. Tarr and James B. Eldridge for legislation to improve long-term care staffing and dignity for caregivers through training, tuition reimbursements, tax credits and other programs. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1953 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2392 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1953) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to force sale of property by tax lien. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1954 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2396 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1954) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to employee recruitment and retention. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2068 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.43 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2068) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to zero-based budgeting and budget transparency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2069 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.122 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2069) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide for alternative delivery of infrastructure projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2070 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.191 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2070) of Bruce E. Tarr and James B. Eldridge for legislation to enhance cooperative purchasing opportunities for cities and towns. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2071 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.407 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2071) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to changing the name of the Salisbury Beach State Reservation. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2072 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.409 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2072) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to designate the song “Roadrunner” as the official rock song of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2073 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.680 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2073) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish an executive office of food resources and security. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2074 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2271 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2074) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the founding of the merchant marines. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2180 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2121 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2180) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure adequate and affordable energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2181 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2277 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2181) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to electricity reliability and capacity. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2182 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2405 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2182) of Bruce E. Tarr and F. Jay Barrows for legislation relative to offshore wind procurement. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2197 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1443 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2197) of Bruce E. Tarr, Edward J. Kennedy, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard 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. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2293 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.54 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2293) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to promote road safety. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2294 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.55 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2294) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to promote motor vehicle safety. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2295 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.115 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2295) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to commercial fees. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2296 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.117 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2296) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish the Blue Star Family license plate. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2297 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.118 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2297) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to child vehicle passenger safety. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2298 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.406 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2298) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the sale of old metals and vehicle catalytic converters. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2299 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2281 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2299) of Bruce E. Tarr and Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to motorcycle awareness instruction. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2300 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2325 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2300) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect the health and well-being of child passengers in vehicles. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2353 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2326 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2353) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to Massachusetts Medal of Allegiance. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2366 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2334 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2366) of Bruce E. Tarr and F. Jay Barrows for legislation relative to the use of food security infrastructure grants. Joint Ways and Means. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2387 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2596 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2387) of Bruce E. Tarr, Sally P. Kerans and Jerald A. Parisella (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to appointing the town clerk of the town of Wenham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.2417 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1225 | By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2417) of Thomas P. Walsh and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish the Massachusetts law enforcement memorial fund. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2427 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2638 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2427) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Patrick M. O'Connor and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to promote public payroll transparency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2441 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2720 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2441) of Bruce E. Tarr, Sally P. Kerans and Kristin E. Kassner (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the town of Topsfield. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local approval received] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2459 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2788 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2459) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to changing the terms board of selectmen and selectmen to the term select board in the town of Rockport. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2508 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2859 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2508) of Bruce E. Tarr and Kristin E. Kassner (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to real property tax deferrals in the town of Hamilton. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2524 | Senate, December 11, 2023 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Tarr) for the Senate Bill relative to appointing the town clerk of the town of Wenham (Senate, No. 2387). | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2544 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2925 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2544) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to poll locations in the city of Gloucester. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2558 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2539 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2558) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Barry R. Finegold and Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to renewable energy production technologies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.2683 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1237 | By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2683) of Thomas P. Walsh and Bruce E. Tarr 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. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2688 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2803 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Roger E. Mercaldi, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman, Kathleen R. LaNatra and others for legislation to properly recognize merchant marine veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2701 | Senate, March 14, 2024 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Tarr) for the Senate Bill relative to changing the name of the Salisbury Beach State Reservation (Senate, No. 2071). | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2716 | Senate, April 1, 2024 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Tarr) to the House Bill further amending the charter of the town of Middleton (House, No. 3970). | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2749 | Competitive Energy Supply | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2793 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3009 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Kathleen R. LaNatra, Joan B. Lovely, Susan Williams Gifford, and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to abandoned fishing gear. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2846 | Senate, June 27, 2024 -- Text of amendment (2) (offered by Senator Tarr) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2834) to the Senate Bill relative to the Affordable Housing Act | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2867 | Senate, July 11, 2024 -- Text of amendment (133) (offered by Senator Tarr) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 2856) to the Senate Bill relative to economic development | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2969 | Senate, October 28, 2024 - Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Tarr) for the House Bill to recall elected officials in the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea (printed as Senate, No. 440). | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2972 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3498 | Senate, October 24, 2024 -- (Filed by Mr. Tarr and Ms. Lovely) Order relative to Joint Rule 12A. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.3014 | Senate, December 30, 2024 - Substituted as a new draft (Senator Tarr) for the Senate Bill relative to the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the town of Topsfield (Senate, No. 2859). | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.3473 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1233 | By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3473) of Thomas P. Walsh and Bruce E. Tarr relative to establishing the Blue Star Family license plate in honor of police officers killed in the line of duty. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4070 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4255 | By Representative Kassner of Hamilton and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kristin E. Kassner, Bruce E. Tarr and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate April 5 as Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4164 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4633 | By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) relative to accidental disability retirement benefits for Thomas Romeo, a retired police officer of the town of North Reading. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4169 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4676 | By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4169) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) that the town of North Reading be authorized to use a portion of conservation land for public way purposes. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4724 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5149 | By Representative Kassner of Hamilton and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4724) of Kristin E. Kassner and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) that the town of Rowley be authorized to continue the employment of Donald Dupray as a call firefighter in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4741 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5157 | By Representative Kassner of Hamilton and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4741) of Kristin E. Kassner and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) that the town of Newbury be authorized to prohibit use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4742 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5158 | By Representative Kassner of Hamilton and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4742) of Kristin E. Kassner and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) relative to the appointment and election restrictions on finance committee and capital planning members in the town of Newbury. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4784 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5202 | By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4784) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) that the town of North Reading be authorized to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.5086 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5449 | By Representative Kassner of Hamilton and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5086) of Kristin E. Kassner and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) that the town of Ipswich be authorized to increase income limits for the real property senior tax deferral program in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3011 | By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kevin Wood for legislation relative to educator license accountability. Education. This bill is by request. * | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.223 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1844 | By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 223) of David Frenkel for legislation to ensure the health and safety of the commonwealth’s students and educators. Emergency Preparedness and Management. This bill is by request. * | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1131 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1941 | By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1131) of Joyce Tomaselli and Gracemarie Tomaselli for legislation to strengthen rules governing attorney conduct; penalties for misconduct. The Judiciary. This bill is by request. * | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1326 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2069 | By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1326) of Gracemarie Tomaselli and Joyce Tomaselli for legislation to provide clarification of betterments with regard to sewer projects. Municipalities and Regional Government. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.