2023–2024 Massachusetts legislature

193rd Massachusetts General Court
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Seal of the General Court of Massachusetts
Overview
Legislative bodyMassachusetts General Court
Meeting placeMassachusetts State House
TermJanuary 4, 2023 (2023-01-04) – January 7, 2025 (2025-01-07)
Senate
PresidentKaren E. Spilka
Party controlDemocratic
House of Representatives
SpeakerRonald Mariano
Party controlDemocratic
Sessions
1stJanuary 4, 2023 (2023-01-04) – TBD

The 193rd Massachusetts General Court is the current meeting of the legislative branch of the state government of Massachusetts, composed of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives. It first convened in Boston at the Massachusetts State House on January 4, 2023, on the last day of the governorship of Charlie Baker and is scheduled to continue until January 7, 2025, during the first two years of Governor Maura Healey's first term.

Major events

Composition by party

Resignations and new members are discussed in the "Changes in membership" section below.

Senate

  • Current (November 29, 2023)
    Current (November 29, 2023)
  • (June 5, 2023)
    (June 5, 2023)
  • Begin (January 4, 2023)
    Begin (January 4, 2023)
Overview of Senate membership by party
  Party
(shading shows control)
 Total Vacant
Democratic Independent Republican
End of previous General Court 36 0 3 39 1
Begin (January 4, 2023) 37 0 3 40 0
June 5, 2023 [a] 36 39 1
November 29, 2023 [b] 4 40 0
Latest voting share 90.0% 0.0% 10.0%  

House of Representatives

  • Current (June 7, 2023)
    Current (June 7, 2023)
  • March 1, 2023
    March 1, 2023
  • February 28, 2023
    February 28, 2023
  • February 3, 2023
    February 3, 2023
  • January 18, 2023 - February 3, 2023
    January 18, 2023 - February 3, 2023
  • Begin (January 4, 2023 – January 18, 2023)
    Begin (January 4, 2023 – January 18, 2023)
Overview of House membership by party
  Party
(shading shows control)
 Total Vacant
Democratic Independent Republican
End of previous General Court 125 1 27 153 7
Begin (January 4, 2023) 132 1 26 159 1
January 18, 2023 [c] 133 160 0
February 3, 2023 [d] 134 25 160 0
February 28, 2023 [e] 133 159 1
March 1, 2023 [f] 132 158 2
June 7, 2023 [g] 134 160 0
November 29, 2023 [b] 24 159 1
February 4, 2024 [h] 133 158 2
March 27, 2024 [i] 25 159 1
September 22, 2024 [j] 132 158 2
October 22, 2024 [k] 24 157 3
Latest voting share 84.7% 15.3%  

Leadership

Members

Senate

All 40 seats were filled by the election in November 2022.[13] The districts are named and numbered based upon the county or counties they reside in.

House of Representatives

All 160 seats were filled by the election in November 2022.[14] The districts are named and numbered based upon the county or counties they reside in.

Changes in membership

Senate changes

District Vacated by Reason for change Successor Date of successor's formal installation
Worcester and Hampshire Anne Gobi (D) Resigned June 4, 2023 from the Massachusetts Senate to accept a job in the gubernatorial administration of Gov. Maura Healey. Peter Durant (R) November 29, 2023

House of Representatives changes

District Vacated by Reason for change Successor Date of successor's formal installation
1st Middlesex Vacant The winner of this seat was contested, so a Special House Committee was called to review the vote returns.
The Special House Committee ruled in favor of Margaret Scarsdale. 		Margaret Scarsdale (D) January 18, 2023
2nd Essex Leonard Mirra (R) The winner of this seat was contested, so a Special House Committee was called to review the vote returns.
The Special House Committee ruled 2-1 in favor of Kristin Kassner. 		Kristin Kassner (D) February 3, 2023
10th Suffolk Edward Coppinger (D) Resigned February 28, 2023 from the Massachusetts House of Representatives to accept a job with the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio). Bill MacGregor (D) June 8, 2023
9th Suffolk Jon Santiago (D) Resigned March 1, 2023 from the Massachusetts House of Representatives to accept a job in the gubernatorial administration of Gov. Maura Healey. John F. Moran (D) June 8, 2023
6th Worcester Peter Durant (R) Resigned November 29, 2023 from the Massachusetts House of Representatives after being elected to the Massachusetts Senate. John Marsi (R) March 27, 2024
6th Plymouth Josh S. Cutler (D) Resigned February 4, 2024 from the Massachusetts House of Representatives to accept a job in the gubernatorial administration of Gov. Maura Healey. Vacant until next election
4th Barnstable Sarah Peake (D) Resigned September 22, 2024 from the Massachusetts House of Representatives to accept a job in the gubernatorial administration of Gov. Maura Healey. Vacant until next election
2nd Plymouth Susan Williams Gifford (R) Died October 22, 2024. Vacant until next election

Committees

Senate Committees

Committee Chair Ranking Minority
Bills in the Third Reading Sal N. DiDomenico Bruce E. Tarr
Census William N. Brownsberger Ryan C. Fattman
Ethics Jason M. Lewis Patrick M. O' Connor
Global Warming and Climate Change Cynthia Stone Creem Patrick M. O' Connor
Intergovernmental Affairs Mark C. Montigny Patrick M. O' Connor
Juvenile and Emerging Adult Justice Brendan P. Crighton Bruce E. Tarr
Personnel and Administration Michael F. Rush Patrick M. O' Connor
Post Audit and Oversight Marc R. Pacheco Ryan C. Fattman
Rules Joan B. Lovely Ryan C. Fattman
Steering and Policy Mark C. Montigny Bruce E. Tarr
Ways and Means Michael J. Rodrigues Patrick M. O' Connor

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House of Representatives Committees

Committee Chair Ranking Minority
Bills in the Third Reading Thomas P. Walsh Angelo L. D'Emilia
Ethics John Barrett, III F. Jay Barrows
Federal Stimulus and Census Oversight Jack Patrick Lewis Todd M. Smola
Global Warming and Climate Change Sean Garballey Kimberly N. Ferguson
Human Resources and Employee Engagement Daniel J. Hunt Joseph D. McKenna
Operations, Facilities and Security Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. Marcus S. Vaughn
Post Audit and Oversight John J. Mahoney Peter J. Durant
Rules William C. Galvin David H. Wong
Steering, Policy and Scheduling Kevin G. Honan Susan Williams Gifford
Ways and Means Aaron Michlewitz Todd M. Smola

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Joint Committees

Committee Senate Chair Senate Ranking Minority House Chair House Ranking Minority
Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity Michael O. Moore Bruce E. Tarr Tricia Farley-Bouvier Marc T. Lombardo
Agriculture Anne M. Gobi Ryan C. Fattman Paul A. Schmid, III Susan Williams Gifford
Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets Edward J. Kennedy Ryan C. Fattman Michael J. Finn David T. Vieira
Cannabis Policy Adam Gomez Ryan C. Fattman Daniel M. Donahue Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.
Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities Robyn K. Kennedy Patrick M. O'Connor Jay D. Livingstone Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.
Community Development and Small Business Pavel M. Payano Patrick M. O'Connor Paul McMurtry Marcus S. Vaughn
Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure John J. Cronin Bruce E. Tarr Tackey Chan Joseph D. McKenna
Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Barry R. Finegold Patrick M. O'Connor Jerald A. Parisella David K. Muradian, Jr.
Education Jason M. Lewis Patrick M. O'Connor Denise C. Garlick Kimberly N. Ferguson
Elder Affairs Patricia D. Jehlen Ryan C. Fattman Thomas M. Stanley Hannah Kane
Election Laws John F. Keenan Ryan C. Fattman Daniel J. Ryan Paul K. Frost
Emergency Preparedness and Management Marc R. Pacheco Ryan C. Fattman William J. Driscoll, Jr. Paul K. Frost
Environment and Natural Resources Rebecca L. Rausch Bruce E. Tarr Daniel Cahill Norman J. Orrall
Financial Services Paul R. Feeney Bruce E. Tarr James M. Murphy Michael J. Soter
Health Care Financing Cindy F. Friedman Patrick M. O'Connor John J. Lawn, Jr. Hannah Kane
Higher Education Joanne M. Comerford Bruce E. Tarr David M. Rogers Kelly W. Pease
Housing Lydia Edwards Patrick M. O'Connor James Arciero David F. DeCoste
Judiciary James B. Eldridge Patrick M. O'Connor Michael S. Day Peter J. Durant
Labor and Workforce Development Patricia D. Jehlen Patrick M. O'Connor Josh S. Cutler Donald H. Wong
Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery John C. Velis Patrick M. O'Connor Adrian C. Madaro Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
Municipalities and Regional Government Jacob R. Oliveira Bruce E. Tarr Carole A. Fiola Norman J. Orrall
Public Health Julian Cyr Patrick M. O'Connor Marjorie C. Decker Hannah Kane
Public Safety and Homeland Security Walter F. Timilty Ryan C. Fattman Carlos González David T. Vieira
Public Service Michael D. Brady Ryan C. Fattman Kenneth I. Gordon David F. DeCoste
Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion Liz Miranda Bruce E. Tarr Bud L. Williams Donald H. Wong
Revenue Susan L. Moran Ryan C. Fattman Mark J. Cusack Michael J. Soter
Rules Joan B. Lovely Ryan C. Fattman William C. Galvin Donald H. Wong
State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Nick Collins Bruce E. Tarr Antonio F. D. Cabral F. Jay Barrows
Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Michael J. Barrett Bruce E. Tarr Jeffrey N. Roy Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Paul W. Mark Ryan C. Fattman Mindy Domb Donald H. Wong
Transportation Brendan P. Crighton Patrick M. O'Connor William M. Straus Steven S. Howitt
Veterans and Federal Affairs John C. Velis Ryan C. Fattman Gerard J. Cassidy Steven George Xiarhos
Ways and Means Michael J. Rodrigues Patrick M. O'Connor Aaron Michlewitz Todd M. Smola

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Officers and officials

Senate officers

  • Clerk: Michael D. Hurley

House of Representatives officers

  • Clerk: Steven T. James

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Anne Gobi (D) resigned from the Massachusetts Senate to accept a job in the gubernatorial administration of Gov. Maura Healey.[1]
  2. ^ a b Peter Durant (R) resigned from the Massachusetts House and was sworn into the Massachusetts Senate.[2]
  3. ^ Margaret Scarsdale (D) was sworn in.[3]
  4. ^ Kristin Kassner (D) was sworn in.[4]
  5. ^ Edward Coppinger (D) resigned from the Massachusetts House of Representatives to accept a job with the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio).[5]
  6. ^ Jon Santiago (D) resigned from the Massachusetts House of Representatives to accept a job in the gubernatorial administration of Gov. Maura Healey.[5]
  7. ^ Special Elections in two Boston-based House seats restore the House to full strength[6]
  8. ^ Democrat Josh S. Cutler resigned to accept a job in the gubernatorial administration of Gov. Maura Healey.[7]
  9. ^ Republican John Marsi was sworn in.[8]
  10. ^ Democrat Sarah Peake resigned to accept a job in the gubernatorial administration of Gov. Maura Healey.[9]
  11. ^ Republican Susan Williams Gifford died.[10]
  12. ^ Previously Contested. Incumbent Leonard Mirra (R) was seated as a "hold-over" representative while a Special House Committee examined the vote returns for each candidate, which were certified in having Kristin Kassner (D) winning by 1 vote. The Special House Committee, in a 2-1 vote, decided in favor of Kristin Kassner.[15]
  13. ^ Previously Contested. Vacant while a Special House Committee reviewed the vote returns for each candidate. The committee ruled in favor of Margaret Scarsdale (D).[16]

References

  1. ^ "State Sen. Gobi tapped for new post in Healey administration as director of rural affairs". WBUR. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Peter Durant sworn in as senator; GOP sees signs their ideas more 'viable' in Mass". telegram.com. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  3. ^ "Mass House declares Democrat winner of 7 vote race, seconf contest remains under review". The Boston Globe. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "State Rep. Kristin Kassner Finally Sworn-In On One Vote Majority". WBZ News Radio 1030. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Boston's special election double-header". Politico. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  6. ^ "Two new Boston Dems put house back at full strength". State House News Service. June 7, 2023. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
  7. ^ "State Representative Josh Cutler Named Undersecretary of Apprenticeship, Work-Based Learning, and Policy". Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  8. ^ "Rep. Marsi Sworn In". Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. March 27, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  9. ^ "Cape state rep resigns immediately, takes job with Healey administration". Cape Cod Times. September 23, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  10. ^ McKenna, Charles (October 23, 2024). "Longtime state Rep. Susan Williams Gifford dies of cancer at 64". MassLive. Advance Local Media LLC. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  11. ^ "Senate Leadership". The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  12. ^ "House Leadership". The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  13. ^ "Senate Members". The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  14. ^ "House Members". The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  15. ^ "Massachusetts House committee to hold hearings on contested elections". CBS Boston. January 9, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  16. ^ "Massachusetts House committee to hold hearings on contested elections". CBS Boston. January 9, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  17. ^ https://wbsm.com/wareham-state-rep-susan-williams-gifford-dies/
  18. ^ "Senate Committees". The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  19. ^ "House Committees". The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  20. ^ "Joint Committees". The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023.

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