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July 14, 2026 Clouds | 71°F
The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator James T. Welch Served 2011 - 2020 Democrat - Hampden

Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2147 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of James T. Welch and Benjamin Swan for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Marisol Rodriguez, an employee of the Department of Children and Families. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.42  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.686 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 42) of James T. Welch, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Colleen M. Garry, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the miracle league of Massachusetts to provide recreational resources for persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.66  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.871 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 66) of James T. Welch, John F. Keenan and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to clarify the definition of personal care attendant. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.161  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.876 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 161) of James T. Welch relative to identification for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.162  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.892 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 162) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to retail liquor sales to caterers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.163  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.914 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 163) of James T. Welch for legislation to establish the licensure of interpreters and oral transliterators for the deaf. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.164  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1467 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 164) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to the inclusion of online courses in mandatory continuing education for electricians. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.165  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1512 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 165) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to certain alcoholic liquor licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.199  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1405 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 199) of James T. Welch, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Karen E. Spilka and Michael R. Knapik for legislation to establish a special legislative commission on young professionals. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.282  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.857 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 282) of James T. Welch, Michael J. Rodrigues, Carlos Henriquez, Colleen M. Garry and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to CPR and AED certification for athletic coaches. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.283  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1623 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 283) of James T. Welch and Michael R. Knapik for legislation relative to interagency collaboration for dropout prevention. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.496  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.691 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 496) of James T. Welch, Colleen M. Garry and Thomas M. Stanley for legislation to establish a universal driver's trust fund to offset the costs of uninsured motorists. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.497  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.896 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 497) of James T. Welch, Michael J. Rodrigues, Michael J. Finn, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers in the Commonwealth. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.836  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.690 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 836) of James T. Welch and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to establish a fund to assist families of murder victims. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.837  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.853 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 837) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to increased penalties for assault, assault and battery, stalking, and criminal harassment at youth sporting events. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.899  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1508 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 899) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to workers compensation insurance. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1200  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.929 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1200) of James T. Welch, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and Karen E. Spilka for legislation relative to zero tolerance for violence and aggression by adults at youth sporting events. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1301  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1287 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1301) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to impairment of health caused by infectious disease. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1302  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1290 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1302) of James T. Welch and Thomas J. Calter for legislation relative to retirement systems and pensions for correctional officers. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1315  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1782 By Representative Finn of West Springfield and Senator Welch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1315) of Michael J. Finn and James T. Welch relative to vehicular homicide while under the influence of an intoxicating substance. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1316  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1871 By Representative Finn of West Springfield and Senator Welch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1316) of Michael J. Finn and James T. Welch for legislation to increase the minimum sentence for conviction of manslaughter while operating a motor vehicle. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1562  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.919 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1562) of James T. Welch for legislation relative to the appointment of executive secretaries. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1724  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1515 By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1724) of James T. Welch for legislation to establish a pilot program for traffic violation monitoring system. Transportation.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.