Sen. Mike Barrett

Co-sponsor SD 1778

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1661) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill focuses on post-incarceration re-entry programs to reduce recidivism and support rehabilitation, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Passed Feb 27, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SD 1670

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1681) of James B. Eldridge, Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Robyn K. Kennedy and other members of the Senate for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly aims to protect civil rights, directly aligning with criminal justice reform indicators like enhanced police accountability and civil rights protection.95% confidence ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill protects civil rights/safety of 'all Massachusetts residents,' implying inclusion of immigrants. Focus on civil rights aligns with indicators for supporting immigrant protections without explicit enforcement restrictions.85% confidence

Passed Feb 27, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SD 1571

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act increasing the excise tax rate for jet fuel

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1924) of Michael J. Barrett, Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation to increase the excise tax rate for jet fuel. Revenue.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases excise tax on jet fuel to generate revenue, directly advancing fiscal management and budget funding.95% confidence

Passed Feb 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SD 2227

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act imposing an in-state mileage-based road usage charge on the use of clean energy vehicles

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1925) of Michael J. Barrett foe legislation to impose an in-state mileage-based road usage charge on the use of clean energy vehicles. Revenue.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes mileage-based charge on clean energy vehicles, generating revenue for state budget; explicitly states 'Revenue' in summary.95% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationImposes mileage-based charge on clean energy vehicles to generate revenue for road infrastructure, directly funding transportation projects via road usage fees.95% confidence

Passed Feb 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SD 2365

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act exempting residential electric vehicle chargers from the sales tax

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1926) of Michael J. Barrett and Vanna Howard for legislation to exempt electric vehicle chargers from the sales tax. Revenue.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts residential EV chargers from sales tax, providing tax relief per support indicator for middle/lower income tax relief.90% confidence EnergySupports EnergyExempts EV chargers from sales tax, reducing consumer costs for clean energy infrastructure adoption. Directly promotes renewable energy infrastructure development.95% confidence

Passed Feb 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SD 1098

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to increase access to disposable menstrual products

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1549) of Patricia D. Jehlen, John F. Keenan, Michael J. Barrett, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the Senate for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products. Public Health.

Passed Feb 27, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SD 663

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to regional transportation ballot initiatives

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2009) of Cindy F. Friedman and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to regional transportation ballot initiatives. Revenue.

TransportationSupports TransportationBill enables regional transportation ballot initiatives for funding, aligning with revenue generation for transportation projects per summary.85% confidence

Passed Feb 27, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SD 1550

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act to restrict the use of polystyrene

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1477) of Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to restrict the use of polystyrene. Public Health.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRestricts polystyrene, a major pollutant contributing to plastic waste and environmental harm, directly advancing pollution control and conservation goals.95% confidence

Passed Feb 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SD 1665

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to end of life options

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1486) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Mindy Domb, Mark D. Sylvia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses end-of-life options under Public Health, expanding patient care choices and access to healthcare services at life's end, aligning with support indicators.85% confidence

Passed Feb 27, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SD 1216

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act enabling a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1937) of Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Gomez, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing. Revenue.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates real estate transfer fee (tax) to fund affordable housing, directly increasing revenue for public service funding.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingBill creates local real estate transfer fee to directly fund affordable housing programs, explicitly advancing housing affordability goals.95% confidence

Passed Feb 27, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track