State legislative scorecards in Massachusetts

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Ballotpedia defines scorecards as records produced by newspapers, interest groups, think tanks, partisan groups, 501(c)(3)s, and 501(c)(4)s that provide relative rankings and cover all state or federal lawmakers. Some scorecards are created with a focus on specific issues, while others are broad in scope.

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2023

In 2023, the Massachusetts State Legislature was in session from January 4 to November 15.

Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization that pledges "to make government more transparent, make fiscally responsible choices, and to hold the line on taxes."
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2022

In 2022, the Massachusetts State Legislature was in session from January 5 to August 1.

Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization that pledges "to make government more transparent, make fiscally responsible choices, and to hold the line on taxes."
Legislators are scored on their sponsorship of legislation related to animal issues.
Legislators are scored by the organization on votes that "can show the distinction between a progressive legislator, and everyone else."
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

2021

In 2021, the Massachusetts State Legislature was in session from January 6 to January 4.

Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization that pledges "to make government more transparent, make fiscally responsible choices, and to hold the line on taxes."
Legislators are scored on their sponsorship of legislation related to animal issues.
Legislators are scored by the organization on votes that "can show the distinction between a progressive legislator, and everyone else."
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

In 2020, the Massachusetts State Legislature was in session from January 1 to January 5.

Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization that pledges "to make government more transparent, make fiscally responsible choices, and to hold the line on taxes."
Legislators are scored on their votes on public interest issues.
Legislators are scored on their sponsorship of legislation related to animal issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored by the organization on votes that "can show the distinction between a progressive legislator, and everyone else."
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

In 2019, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 2 through December 31.

Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization that pledges "to make government more transparent, make fiscally responsible choices, and to hold the line on taxes."
Legislators are scored on their sponsorship of legislation related to animal issues.
Legislators are scored by the organization on votes that "can show the distinction between a progressive legislator, and everyone else."
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

In 2018, the Massachusetts General Court was in formal session from January 3 to July 31. The legislature was in informal session from August 1 to December 31.

Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization that pledges "to make government more transparent, make fiscally responsible choices, and to hold the line on taxes."
Legislators are scored on their sponsorship of legislation related to animal issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.
Legislators are scored by the organization on votes that "can show the distinction between a progressive legislator, and everyone else."
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

In 2017, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 4 through November 15. The legislature held an informal session from November 16 to January 2.

Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization that pledges "to make government more transparent, make fiscally responsible choices, and to hold the line on taxes."
Legislators are scored on their sponsorship of legislation related to animal issues.
Legislators are scored by the organization on votes that "can show the distinction between a progressive legislator, and everyone else."
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2016

In 2016, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 6 through July 31.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on bills related to firearms policy.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization that pledges "to make government more transparent, make fiscally responsible choices, and to hold the line on taxes."
Legislators are scored on their sponsorship of legislation related to animal issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored by the organization on votes that "can show the distinction between a progressive legislator, and everyone else."
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
  • The Environmental League of Massachusetts: Senate and House
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

2015

In 2015, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 7, 2015, through January 5, 2016.

Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization that pledges "to make government more transparent, make fiscally responsible choices, and to hold the line on taxes."
Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2014

In 2014, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 14 through August 1.

Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization of employers.
Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization that pledges "to make government more transparent, make fiscally responsible choices, and to hold the line on taxes."
Legislators are scored on bills selected by a "statewide, grassroots [organization] for progressive change in Massachusetts."
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on environmental issues.

2013

In 2013, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 2 to December 31.

Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization of employers.
Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization that pledges "to make government more transparent, make fiscally responsible choices, and to hold the line on taxes."
Legislators are scored on bills selected by a "statewide, grassroots [organization] for progressive change in Massachusetts."
Legislators are scored on environmental issues.

2012

In 2012, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 4 through July 31.

Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization of employers.
Legislators are scored on environmental issues.
Legislators are scored by MASSPIRG on bills related to "the price of health care, consumer protection, recycling, transportation and democracy."
Legislators are scored on bills selected by a "statewide, grassroots [organization] for progressive change in Massachusetts."

2011

In 2011, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 5 through November 16.

Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization of employers.
Legislators are scored on environmental issues.
Legislators are scored by MASSPIRG on bills related to "the price of health care, consumer protection, recycling, transportation and democracy."
  • Legislators are scored on bills selected by a "statewide, grassroots [organization] for progressive change in Massachusetts."

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External links

The following organizations routinely provide legislative scorecards in Massachusetts.

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