2023–2024 Massachusetts legislature

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193rd Massachusetts General Court
192nd 194th
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Overview
Legislative body Massachusetts General Court
Meeting place Massachusetts State House
TermJanuary 4, 2023 (2023-01-04) – January 7, 2025 (2025-01-07)
Senate
President Karen E. Spilka
Party control Democratic
House of Representatives
Speaker Ronald Mariano
Party control Democratic
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.

Contents

Major events

Composition by party

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

Senate

Overview of Senate membership by party
 Party
(shading shows control)
TotalVacant
Democratic Independent Republican
End of previous General Court 3603391
Begin (January 4, 2023)3703400
June 5, 2023 [lower-alpha 1] 36391
November 29, 2023 [lower-alpha 2] 4400
Latest voting share 

House of Representatives

Overview of House membership by party
 Party
(shading shows control)
TotalVacant
Democratic Independent Republican
End of previous General Court 1251271537
Begin (January 4, 2023)1321261591
January 18, 2023 [lower-alpha 3] 1331600
February 3, 2023 [lower-alpha 4] 134251600
February 28, 2023 [lower-alpha 5] 1331591
March 1, 2023 [lower-alpha 6] 1321582
June 7, 2023 [lower-alpha 7] 1341600
November 29, 2023 [lower-alpha 2] 241591
February 4, 2024 [lower-alpha 8] 1331582
March 27, 2024 [lower-alpha 9] 251591
September 22, 2024 [lower-alpha 10] 1321582
October 22, 2024 [lower-alpha 11] 241573
Latest voting share 

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

DistrictVacated byReason for changeSuccessorDate 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

DistrictVacated byReason for changeSuccessorDate of successor's formal installation
1st Middlesex VacantThe 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

CommitteeChairRanking Minority
Bills in the Third Reading Sal N. DiDomenicoBruce E. Tarr
Census William N. BrownsbergerRyan C. Fattman
Ethics Jason M. LewisPatrick M. O' Connor
Global Warming and Climate Change Cynthia Stone CreemPatrick M. O' Connor
Intergovernmental Affairs Mark C. MontignyPatrick M. O' Connor
Juvenile and Emerging Adult Justice Brendan P. CrightonBruce E. Tarr
Personnel and Administration Michael F. RushPatrick M. O' Connor
Post Audit and Oversight Marc R. PachecoRyan C. Fattman
Rules Joan B. LovelyRyan C. Fattman
Steering and Policy Mark C. MontignyBruce E. Tarr
Ways and Means Michael J. RodriguesPatrick M. O' Connor

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House of Representatives Committees

CommitteeChairRanking Minority
Bills in the Third Reading Thomas P. WalshAngelo L. D'Emilia
Ethics John Barrett, IIIF. Jay Barrows
Federal Stimulus and Census Oversight Jack Patrick LewisTodd M. Smola
Global Warming and Climate Change Sean GarballeyKimberly N. Ferguson
Human Resources and Employee Engagement Daniel J. HuntJoseph D. McKenna
Operations, Facilities and Security Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr.Marcus S. Vaughn
Post Audit and Oversight John J. MahoneyPeter J. Durant
Rules William C. GalvinDavid H. Wong
Steering, Policy and Scheduling Kevin G. HonanSusan Williams Gifford
Ways and Means Aaron MichlewitzTodd M. Smola

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Joint Committees

CommitteeSenate ChairSenate Ranking MinorityHouse ChairHouse Ranking Minority
Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity Michael O. MooreBruce E. TarrTricia Farley-BouvierMarc T. Lombardo
Agriculture Anne M. GobiRyan C. FattmanPaul A. Schmid, IIISusan Williams Gifford
Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets Edward J. KennedyRyan C. FattmanMichael J. FinnDavid T. Vieira
Cannabis Policy Adam GomezRyan C. FattmanDaniel M. DonahueDonald R. Berthiaume, Jr.
Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities Robyn K. KennedyPatrick M. O'ConnorJay D. LivingstoneDonald R. Berthiaume, Jr.
Community Development and Small Business Pavel M. PayanoPatrick M. O'ConnorPaul McMurtryMarcus S. Vaughn
Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure John J. CroninBruce E. TarrTackey ChanJoseph D. McKenna
Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Barry R. FinegoldPatrick M. O'ConnorJerald A. ParisellaDavid K. Muradian, Jr.
Education Jason M. LewisPatrick M. O'ConnorDenise C. GarlickKimberly N. Ferguson
Elder Affairs Patricia D. JehlenRyan C. FattmanThomas M. StanleyHannah Kane
Election Laws John F. KeenanRyan C. FattmanDaniel J. RyanPaul K. Frost
Emergency Preparedness and Management Marc R. PachecoRyan C. FattmanWilliam J. Driscoll, Jr.Paul K. Frost
Environment and Natural Resources Rebecca L. RauschBruce E. TarrDaniel CahillNorman J. Orrall
Financial Services Paul R. FeeneyBruce E. TarrJames M. MurphyMichael J. Soter
Health Care Financing Cindy F. FriedmanPatrick M. O'ConnorJohn J. Lawn, Jr.Hannah Kane
Higher Education Joanne M. ComerfordBruce E. TarrDavid M. RogersKelly W. Pease
Housing Lydia EdwardsPatrick M. O'ConnorJames ArcieroDavid F. DeCoste
Judiciary James B. EldridgePatrick M. O'ConnorMichael S. DayPeter J. Durant
Labor and Workforce Development Patricia D. JehlenPatrick M. O'ConnorJosh S. CutlerDonald H. Wong
Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery John C. VelisPatrick M. O'ConnorAdrian C. MadaroAlyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
Municipalities and Regional Government Jacob R. OliveiraBruce E. TarrCarole A. FiolaNorman J. Orrall
Public Health Julian CyrPatrick M. O'ConnorMarjorie C. DeckerHannah Kane
Public Safety and Homeland Security Walter F. TimiltyRyan C. FattmanCarlos GonzálezDavid T. Vieira
Public Service Michael D. BradyRyan C. FattmanKenneth I. GordonDavid F. DeCoste
Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion Liz MirandaBruce E. TarrBud L. WilliamsDonald H. Wong
Revenue Susan L. MoranRyan C. FattmanMark J. CusackMichael J. Soter
Rules Joan B. LovelyRyan C. FattmanWilliam C. GalvinDonald H. Wong
State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Nick CollinsBruce E. TarrAntonio F. D. CabralF. Jay Barrows
Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Michael J. BarrettBruce E. TarrJeffrey N. RoyBradley H. Jones, Jr.
Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Paul W. MarkRyan C. FattmanMindy DombDonald H. Wong
Transportation Brendan P. CrightonPatrick M. O'ConnorWilliam M. StrausSteven S. Howitt
Veterans and Federal Affairs John C. VelisRyan C. FattmanGerard J. CassidySteven George Xiarhos
Ways and Means Michael J. RodriguesPatrick M. O'ConnorAaron MichlewitzTodd M. Smola

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Officers and officials

Senate officers

House of Representatives officers

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. 1 2 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). [17]

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