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Summary

Senator James T. Welch

Full Name: James T. Welch
Office: State Senate (MA) - Hampden, Democratic
First Elected: 11/02/2010
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Kara; 2 Children: Tommy, Christopher
Home City: West Springfield, MA

Recent Key Votes

H 4466 - Expanding Driving Regulations
Legislation (Yea)

Feb. 4, 2010 - -Prohibits individuals from operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile electronic device or mobile telephone, unless it's a hands-free mobile telephone or if the ...

H 4477 - Cell Phone Driving Ban
Legislation (Yea)

Jan. 23, 2008 - - Allows use of hands-free devices for anyone over 18 years old (sec. 5) - Exempts firefighters, rescue drivers, and state, county, or local officials ...

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Recent Public Statements

Governor Patrick Announces Funding for Rehab of Tornado-Damaged Housing

May 25, 2012 - Governor Deval Patrick today announced funding for the rehabilitation of Center City Apartments, a development heavily damaged by the June 1, 2011 tornadoes. Using $1 ...

Issue Position: Education

Jim believes that investing in education is the key to the success of our communities. He has worked hard over the years to ensure adequate ...

Issue Position: Healthcare

Jim is proud to have played a role in bringing Health Care Reform to Massachusetts. The Commonwealth can proudly say that over 95% of its ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2009-2010 MassTrack Positions 34%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($19,777.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

James Welch refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
James.Welch@masenate.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.malegislature.gov/People/Profile/JTW0

Capitol
State House, Room 416A
Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617-722-1660

District
32-34 Hampden Street
Springfield, MA 01103
Phone: 413-737-7756
Fax: 413-737-7747

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