Order relative to requesting the opinions of the Honorable Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court on important questions of law relative to promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Failed
May 2026
Governor
Introduced May 7, 2026
Last action May 7, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 7, 2026
How they voted
5–35
Failed
Total votes 40
May 7, 2026
D
Democratic35
100% Nay
R
Republican5
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
May 7, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (5-35)
senate
May 7, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on Senate Rules
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bruce Tarr
RRepublican
Co
Kelly Dooner
RRepublican
Co
Ryan Fattman
RRepublican
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