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
| Follow In My Legislature | Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title |
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| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.31 | Communication from the Honorable Bruce E. Tarr, Minority Leader, announcing appointments to the temporary committee on rules | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2448 | Communication from the Honorable Bruce E. Tarr, Minority Leader, announcing the appointment of Rita Blanter, replacing Mark Freedman, to the Special Commission on Combatting Antisemitism in the Commonwealth | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2616 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to provide alternative compliance for multi-family zoning requirement for MBTA communities. Municipalities and Regional Government. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2619 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation relative to meeting and charge of the Foundation Budget Review Commission. Education. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2647 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure information management integrity by the office of the child advocate. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2734 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr and Todd M. Smola for legislation to extend remote participation in the open meeting law. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2885 | Senate, May 12, 2025 -- (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.2886 | Senate, May 12, 2025 -- (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.3083 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Kelly A. Dooner, Peter J. Durant, Ryan C. Fattman and others for legislation to enhance background checks for early education providers. The Judiciary. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3101 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor, Peter J. Durant and others for legislation to prevent false impersonation of a federal official. The Judiciary. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3285 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Kelly A. Dooner, Peter J. Durant, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote emergency contract accountability and integrity. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5554 | By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to energy costs, transparency, and sustainability. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.12 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2524 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 12) 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.13 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2530 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 13) 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.71 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.168 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 71) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the use of food security infrastructure grants. Agriculture. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.72 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.216 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 72) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to fees for certain commercial fishing permits. Agriculture. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.73 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1002 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 73) of Bruce E. Tarr and Michael O. Moore for legislation to expand programs under the Department of Fish and Game. Agriculture. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.74 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1003 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 74) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to reimbursement of the Marine Recreational Fisheries Development Fund for free licenses. Agriculture. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.172 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.159 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 172) 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.287 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.42 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 287) of Bruce E. Tarr and James C. Arena-DeRosa for legislation relative to horse riding instructors licensing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.288 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.693 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to bonded warehouses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.289 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1894 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 289) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure internet security and privacy. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.290 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2515 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 290) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to allow for a journeyman electrician to have no more than two apprentices under his or her direct supervision or employ. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.450 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.160 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 450) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to school safety issues. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.451 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.163 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 451) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to promote alternative dispute resolution for students. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.452 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.191 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 452) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to ensure the integrity of charter schools. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.453 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.213 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 453) of Bruce E. Tarr and Mehak Sankhla, for legislation relative to student absences based on religiously held beliefs. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.454 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.376 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 454) 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.455 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.378 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 455) of Bruce E. Tarr relative to the foundation funding of special education. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.456 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1277 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 456) of Bruce E. Tarr, Madeleine Elizabeth Jackman , Patrick M. O'Connor, Shirley B. Arriaga and others relative to requiring instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of defibrillators for high school graduation. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.457 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2337 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 457) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide grants and other support to programs administered by local school districts that engage project-centered group learning methods in grades 5-8. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.490 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.169 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 490) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to family visitation with a vulnerable adult. Elder Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.491 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.183 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 491) of Bruce E. Tarr 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.492 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.878 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 492) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect the rights of older adults and people with disabilities in nursing homes. Elder Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.493 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.879 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 493) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to strengthen the long-term care workforce and capital trust fund. Elder Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.535 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.55 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 535) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to fairly fund early voting. Election Laws. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.536 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2418 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 536) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to accountability for defective and spoiled ballots.. Election Laws. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.542 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.173 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 542) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure the health and safety of the commonwealth’s students and educators. Emergency Preparedness and Management. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.659 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.79 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 659) of Bruce E. Tarr 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.660 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.82 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 660) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to protect coastal resources by establishing the Massachusetts Coastal Erosion Innovation Center. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.661 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.170 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 661) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to set NDMA levels. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.662 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.171 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 662) of Bruce E. Tarr and Hannah Kane for legislation to maintain adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.663 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.178 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 663) 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.664 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.179 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 664) 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.665 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.185 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 665) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to remove and dispose of waste oil. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.666 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.188 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 666) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to pesticide applications. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.667 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.192 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 667) 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.668 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.202 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 668) 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.669 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.204 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 669) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to sustaining natural and working lands for climate programs. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.670 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.225 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 670) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation relative to disabled veterans fishing and hunting licenses. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.671 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.262 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 671) of Bruce E. Tarr and Dawne Shand for legislation relative to create a Merrimack River Collaborative. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.672 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1898 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 672) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to further protect research animals. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.673 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2574 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 673) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish the New England Fusion Research Compact. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.674 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2599 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 674) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create the Carbon Sequestration Support Fund. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.827 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.85 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 827) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure access to prescription medications. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.828 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.162 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 828) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to health purchasing cooperatives. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.829 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.165 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 829) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to small group eligibility. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.830 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1262 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 830) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to preserve community pharmacies by conducting audits on contracts for pharmacy services. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.831 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1264 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 831) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure access to prescription medication and community pharmacies. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.832 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1381 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 832) of Bruce E. Tarr, Joan B. Lovely and John F. Keenan for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for scalp and facial hair prosthesis. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.833 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2481 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 833) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect equity in real estate transactions through the use of a shared appreciation mortgage. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.908 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.164 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 908) 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.909 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.193 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 909) 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.910 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.214 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 910) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to association health plans. Health Care Financing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.911 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.367 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 911) 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.912 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.443 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 912) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure temporary nursing service agency quality. Health Care Financing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.913 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.816 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 913) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to stabilize adult day health services. Health Care Financing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.914 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1405 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 914) of Bruce E. Tarr and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to spouses as caregivers. Health Care Financing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.915 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1899 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 915) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure temporary nursing service agency quality. Health Care Financing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.916 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2489 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 916) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to regulate state health insurance mandates and costs. Health Care Financing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.952 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.716 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 952) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to support access to practical nursing programs in vocational schools. Higher Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.975 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2508 | By Representative Kassner of Hamilton and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 975) 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 S.1025 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.199 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1025) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to streamline housing permitting. Housing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1026 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.307 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1026) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a shelter provider rate study. Housing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.1053 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.287 | By Representative Shand of Newburyport and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1053) of Dawne Shand, Bruce E. Tarr and Francisco E. Paulino for legislation to create a Merrimack River Collaborative to monitor, improve, and restore water quality. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1257 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.50 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1257) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation relative to crimes relating to distribution of controlled substances causing death. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1258 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.51 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1258) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to possession of narcotics and marihuana in motor vehicles. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1259 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.75 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1259) 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.1260 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.172 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1260) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to violent or sexual offenses committed by those using the Emergency Assistance shelter system. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1261 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.176 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1261) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to strategic litigation against public participation. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1262 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.177 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1262) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to hate crimes. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1263 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.189 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1263) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to promote pet safety aka Crawford's Law. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1264 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.209 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1264) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to treble damages. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1265 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.210 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1265) of Bruce E. Tarr and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to determining the best interest of children in probate and family court. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1266 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.211 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1266) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to update the wiretap statutes in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1267 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.243 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1267) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to create a law enforcement officer safety zone after warning. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1268 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.723 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1268) of Bruce E. Tarr, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to enhance the authority of courts to protect public safety. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1269 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1892 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1269) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the tracking of medical malpractice cases. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1270 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2181 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1270) 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.1271 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2186 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1271) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect the people of the Commonwealth from criminal offenders. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1272 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2391 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1272) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to public safety, fiscal responsibility and the emergency housing assistance program. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1273 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2421 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1273) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative the power of courts and judges to maintain election integrity. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1370 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.26 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1370) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to snow removal service liability limitation. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1371 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.72 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1371) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish the Workforce Recovery Commission. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1372 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.73 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1372) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the structure of the Commonwealth Employment Relations Board. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1373 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.190 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1373) 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.1374 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.224 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1374) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to mandated use of paid time off for quarantine purposes. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1375 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.508 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1375) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to preserve employer autonomy relative to employee leave. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1376 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1902 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1376) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to unemployment insurance. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1377 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2423 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1377) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to wage theft and due process. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1418 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.45 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1418) 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.1419 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.215 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1419) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to protective custody. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1420 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1388 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1420) of Bruce E. Tarr and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to the administration of anti-psychotic or other psychotropic substances to nursing home residents. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1474 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.296 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1474) of Bruce E. Tarr, David F. DeCoste, Colleen M. Garry, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow moveable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1623 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.197 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1623) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to certified medication aides. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1624 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.205 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1624) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to personal health information portability and accessibility. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1625 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1449 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1625) of Bruce E. Tarr, David Allen Robertson and Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to environmental public health. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1626 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1895 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1626) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect essential health services. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1627 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1897 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1627) 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.1628 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2325 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1628) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to allow an independent health care practice to have ultimate control over clinical decision making. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1629 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2426 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1629) of Bruce E. Tarr and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation relative to the larceny that violates graves, cemeteries and burial grounds.. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1630 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2432 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1630) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide municipalities to opt out of fluoridation treatments. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1764 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.46 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1764) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation relative to training police officers as drug recognition experts. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1765 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.47 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1765) 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.1766 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.52 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1766) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to support police recruitment and retention. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1767 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.83 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1767) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to expand the state DNA database. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1768 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.181 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1768) 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.1769 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.206 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1769) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to prohibit soliciting acts of terrorism. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1770 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.219 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1770) 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.1771 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.244 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1771) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to law enforcement representation to the POST Commission. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1772 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.375 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1772) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation relative to implementing a blue alert system in the commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1773 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.681 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1773) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create the ability of police officers to demand FID, LTC or proof of exempt status. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1774 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.696 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1774) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to black powder for hunters and re-enactors. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1775 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.702 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1775) of Bruce E. Tarr, David F. DeCoste and Peter J. Durant for legislation relative to antique firearm detainment. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1776 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.726 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1776) of Bruce E. Tarr, Hannah Kane and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to empower law enforcement to cooperate with the United States to transfer custody of convicted criminals. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1777 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1893 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1777) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to pertain to public fire safety and professionalism. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1778 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2056 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1778) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to allow police and fire departments to use ATV's for emergency response provided that the Registry of Motor Vehicles shall provide specialty plates. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1779 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2557 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1779) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to possession of assault weapon or a large capacity feeding device by private campus law enforcement officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1780 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2602 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1780) of Bruce E. Tarr, David T. Vieira and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to create the Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1909 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.49 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1909) 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.1910 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.56 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1910) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos 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.2074 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.43 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2074) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the taxation of historic property. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2075 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.54 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2075) 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.2076 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.57 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2076) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to tax credits for employee recruitment and retention. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2077 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.58 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2077) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to tax credits for affordable housing. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2078 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.166 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2078) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to exempt certain medical supplies from the state sales tax. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2079 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.167 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2079) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a commuter tax credit. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2080 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.184 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2080) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a super research and development tax credit. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2081 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.200 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2081) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the taxation of rolling stock. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2082 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.201 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2082) 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.2083 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.203 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2083) of Bruce E. Tarr, Hannah Kane, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to increase the conservation land tax credit. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2084 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.207 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2084) 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.2085 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.212 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2085) of Bruce E. Tarr 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.2086 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.291 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2086) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to sales tax reduction to 5%. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2087 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.292 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2087) 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.2088 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1410 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2088) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to modernizing the estate tax. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2089 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1901 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2089) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to first-time home buyers savings accounts. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2091 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2458 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2091) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to allow for the deduction of business interest. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2092 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2486 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2092) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to apply rebates to reduce the MSRP of an electric vehicle in the calculation of motor vehicle excise tax. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2218 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.44 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2218) 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.2219 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.48 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2219) of Bruce E. Tarr and Michael O. Moore for legislation to enhance cooperative purchasing opportunities for cities and towns. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2220 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.53 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2220) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to promote public payroll transparency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2221 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.74 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2221) 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.2222 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.174 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2222) 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.2223 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.175 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2223) 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.2224 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.198 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2224) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation relative to the use of competitive bidding process for emergency shelter programs. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2225 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.306 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2225) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create an Inspector General oversight of the Emergency Assistance Shelter system. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2226 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.308 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2226) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish an emergency assistance shelter system oversight commission to continually evaluate all expenditures related to the system. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2320 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.77 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2320) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to conduct an assessment of the infrastructure for the transmission and distribution of electricity. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2321 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.161 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2321) of Bruce E. Tarr and Rodney M. Elliott for legislation relative to renewable energy production technologies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2322 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1896 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2322) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to ensure adequate and affordable energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2323 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2224 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2323) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to custom vehicle emissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2324 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2454 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2324) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to reduce emissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2325 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2589 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2325) of Bruce E. Tarr, Sofia Isabella FloresQuero Llamas, and Mariah Delaney Eskel, for legislation relative to grid battery storage innovation study. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2443 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.59 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2443) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to commercial motor vehicle registration fees. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2444 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.80 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2444) of Bruce E. Tarr and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to promote road safety through the yellow dot program. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2445 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.187 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2445) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation relative to motorcycle awareness instruction. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2446 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.208 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2446) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to promote motor vehicle safety and habitual offenders. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2447 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.217 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2447) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a motorcycle safety fund. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2448 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.218 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2448) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos relative to the prohibition of motor vehicle operators to make turns at certain red lights. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2449 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.248 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2449) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to establish the Blue Star Family license plate. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2450 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.371 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2450) 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.2451 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2587 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2451) 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. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2452 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2604 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2452) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to timely and efficient transportation to medical services. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2498 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.374 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2498) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to properly recognize merchant marine veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2499 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2409 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2499) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to erect a plaque to commemorate the service members from Massachusetts who were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for Heroic Services during the Global War on Terror. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2507 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2778 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2507) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to establish the Gloucester Fisheries Commission. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2523 | Senate, May 20, 2025 -- Text of amendment (250) (offered by Senator Tarr) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 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. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2526 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2947 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2526) of Bruce E. Tarr, Kristin E. Kassner and Sally P. Kerans (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Topsfield to convert 4 licenses for sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises to 4 licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises and to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages in the containers less than 200 milliliters. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2566 | Senate, July 28, 2025 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Tarr) for the Senate Bill establishing the Gloucester Fisheries Commission (Senate, No. 2507). | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2596 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3168 | By Mr. Tarr and Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2596) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to the appropriation and expenditure of funds for the maintenance, repair and improvement of private roads under certain conditions. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2719 | Senate, November 13, 2025 - Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Tarr) to the House Bill amending the charter of the town of Ipswich to eliminate the residency requirement for the town manager (House, No. 4243). | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2896 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3527 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2896) of Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea to adopt a bylaw restricting the use of Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs). Environment and Natural Resources. [Local approval received] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2913 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3579 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2913) of Bruce E. Tarr and Tram T. Nguyen (by vote of the town) for legislation to extend the time for the town of Boxford to grant 2 additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.3053 | Senate, April 13, 2026 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Tarr) to the House Bill further amending the charter of the town of Middleton (House, No. 4399). | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.3083 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3897 | Senate, May 7, 2026 -- (Filed by Mr. Tarr et al) Order relative to requesting the opinions of the Honorable Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court on important questions of law relative to “An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment,” as pending before the Massachusetts State Senate. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.3085 | Compatibility with Existing Laws and Policies | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.3101 | Senate, May 19, 2026 -- Text of amendment (9) (offered by Senator Tarr) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 4) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 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. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.3117 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3997 | By Mr. Tarr and Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3117) of Bruce E. Tarr, Barry R. Finegold and Adrianne Pusateri Ramos (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of North Andover to ban SGARs and FGARs. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.3156 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2505 | By Representative Kassner of Hamilton and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3156) 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 H.3366 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2499 | By Representative Kassner of Hamilton and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3366) 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.4243 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4860 | By Representative Kassner of Hamilton and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4243) of Kristin E. Kassner (by vote of the town) relative to the town manager residency requirement in the town of Ipswich. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.5432 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.6123 | By Representative Kassner of Hamilton and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5432) of Kristin E. Kassner and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) for legislation to restrict the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides in the town of Newbury. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3760 | By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard Carlson for legislation to require only one license plate. Transportation. This bill is by request. * | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.449 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.19 | By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 449) of Kevin Wood, for legislation relative to educator license accountability. Education. This bill is by request. * | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1274 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2562 | By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1274) of Gracemarie R. Tomaselli, , Joyce A. Tomaselli, , John Lundgren, , Sandra Lundgren, and others 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.1475 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2348 | By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1475) of Joyce A. Tomaselli, and Gracemarie R. Tomaselli, for legislation relative to the construction of sewer systems and assessments by cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government. This bill is by request. * | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1476 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2350 | By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1476) of Joyce A. Tomaselli, and Gracemarie R. Tomaselli, for legislation to provide clarification of betterments with regard to sewer projects. Municipalities and Regional Government. This bill is by request. * | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2090 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2152 | By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2090) of Sofia Isabella FloresQuero Llamas, and Mariah Delaney Eskel, for legislation relative to energy tax credits for corporations. Revenue. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.