Massachusetts · State Senator
James B. Eldridge
Bills sponsored
125
Became law
0
Cosponsored
2,045
Roll calls voted
1,227
Voted with their party
96% of 1,155
- This session:
- 43 of 1,162 cosponsorships on bills led by the other party
- Absent or not voting on 56 of 980 roll calls
Service
Every session we hold for James B. Eldridge, newest first. One page covers them all.
- 194th General Court Senate, District Middlesex and Worcester Democrat
- 193rd General Court Senate, District Middlesex and Worcester Democrat
Committees
Seats and leadership roles, by session.
| Committee | Role | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Revenue | Chair | 194 |
| Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight | Vice Chair | 194 |
| Joint Committee on the Judiciary | Vice Chair | 194 |
| Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy | Member | 194 |
| Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities | Member | 194 |
| Joint Committee on Election Laws | Member | 194 |
| Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security | Member | 194 |
| Joint Committee on Public Service | Member | 194 |
| Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight | Member | 194 |
| Joint Committee on the Judiciary | Chair | 193 |
| Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy | Member | 193 |
| Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities | Member | 193 |
| Joint Committee on Election Laws | Member | 193 |
| Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources | Member | 193 |
| Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security | Member | 193 |
| Joint Committee on Public Service | Member | 193 |
Bills they sponsored
125 bills as primary sponsor and 4 resolutions, of which 0 became law. Each number opens the full list.
| Session | Bills | Became law | Resolutions | Cosponsored |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 194th General Court | 63 | 0 | 2 | 1,162 |
| 193rd General Court | 62 | 0 | 2 | 883 |
Latest activity on their bills
| Bill | Title | Where it stands | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 3186194 | An Act conforming with the electoral count reform act of 2022 and ensuring uniform faithful presidential electors | In committee | Oct 26, 2026 |
| SD 4240194 | An Act authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to supply water to the town of Wayland | In committee | Oct 5, 2026 |
| SD 2669194 | An Act enabling local options for tenant protections | In committee | Sep 24, 2026 |
| S 3270194 | An Act amending the means tested senior citizen property tax exemption in the town of Sudbury | Introduced | Sep 14, 2026 |
| S 1524194 | An Act relative to the Massachusetts lead law and promoting equal access to lead-free housing | Failed | Aug 20, 2026 |
| S 1681194 | An Act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents | Failed | Aug 13, 2026 |
| S 1311194 | An Act uplifting families and securing the right to strike for certain public employees | Failed | Aug 13, 2026 |
| S 1974194 | An Act aligning the long-term capital gains tax rate with the short-term capital gains tax rate | In committee | Jul 15, 2026 |
| S 3173194 | Revenue - Extension Order | Passed one chamber | Jul 13, 2026 |
| S 1975194 | An Act to reduce poverty by expanding the EITC and the child and family tax credit | In committee | Jun 29, 2026 |
How they voted
Most recent first. 1,227 recorded votes in all: 1,025 yes, 131 no.
| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | S 3186 | Committee report: Favorable (Shall the bill be reported favorably?)An Act conforming with the electoral count reform act of 2022 and ensuring un... | Yes | 5–0 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | S 3285 | Committee report: Study (Study)Order relative to authorizing the committee on Public Service to make an inve... | Yes | 4–2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | S 3283 | Committee report: Redraft (Ought to pass – by substitution of a New Draft)An Act authorizing the Montague Center Fire District and the Turners Falls Fi... | Yes | 5–0 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | S 3263 | Committee report: Favorable (Ought to pass)An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Timothy Cluett, an employee of the ... | Yes | 5–0 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | S 3250 | Committee report: Favorable (Ought to pass)An Act providing for recall elections for the Freetown-Lakeville regional sch... | Other | 5–0 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | S 3201 | Committee report: Favorable (Ought to pass)An Act providing for the appointment of retired police officers as special po... | Yes | 6–0 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | H 5520 | Committee report: Favorable (Favorable Report)An Act exempting George Patrinos from the maximum age requirement age for the... | Not voting | 15–0 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | S 3237 | EnactedAn Act authorizing the town of Bourne to convey a right-of-way and easement | Yes | Passed 39–0 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | S 3230 | EnactedAn Act authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to acquire ... | Yes | Passed 39–0 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | S 2968 | EnactedAn Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting by and through i... | Yes | Passed 39–0 |
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| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | S 3236 | EnactedAn Act authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game to convey ea... | Yes | Passed 39–0 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | S 3235 | EnactedAn Act relative to the Pilgrim Memorial Park in Plymouth | Yes | Passed 39–0 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | S 3188 | EnactedAn Act authorizing the Buzzards Bay Water District to convey non-exclusive ea... | Yes | Passed 38–1 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | H 5640 | EnactedAn Act authorizing the town of Hingham to grant to the commonwealth of Massac... | Yes | Passed 39–0 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | H 5639 | EnactedAn Act authorizing the town of Nantucket conservation commission to convey a ... | Yes | Passed 39–0 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | H 5531 | EnactedAn Act relative to James J. O'Neil Park | Yes | Passed 39–0 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | H 5629 | Committee of conference report accepted, in concurrenceAn Act enhancing child welfare protections | Yes | Passed 40–0 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | H 5627 | Committee of conference report accepted, in concurrenceAn Act to improve Massachusetts home care | Yes | Passed 40–0 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | H 5616 | EnactedAn Act authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to take eas... | Yes | Passed 39–0 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | H 5614 | EnactedAn Act authorizing the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation... | Yes | Passed 39–0 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | H 5492 | EnactedAn Act authorizing the town of Billerica to transfer control of certain land ... | Yes | Passed 39–0 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | H 5467 | EnactedAn Act authorizing the transfer of certain parcels of land in the town of Wes... | Yes | Passed 39–0 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | H 5463 | EnactedAn Act relative to a conservation restriction in the town of Middleton | Yes | Passed 39–0 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | H 4992 | EnactedAn Act authorizing the Barnstable county and the town of Bourne to convey cer... | Yes | Passed 39–0 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | H 5561 | EnactedAn Act authorizing the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenan... | Yes | Passed 39–0 |
From Massachusetts's official records, checked Nov 2, 2026.