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H.159 HD00423 For legislation to promote the successful transition of students with disabilities to post-secondary education, employment and independent living
S.188 SD01399 By Ms. Clark, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 188) of Flanagan, Welch, Walz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to third grade reading proficiency [Joint Committee on Education].
S.313 SD01836 By Mr. Petruccelli, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 313) of Joyce, Forry, Cantwell and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish risk-based audits of election results [Joint Committee on Election Laws].
S.349 SD00518 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 349) of Puppolo, Lewis, Joyce and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to establishing standards for restoring and maintaining stream flows, water levels and hydrologic regimes that protect natural aquatic life in rivers and streams [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.350 SD00522 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 350) of James B. Eldridge, Frank I. Smizik, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the natural and historic resources of the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.353 SD01385 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 353) of Stanley, Spilka, Petruccelli and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to plastic bag reduction [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
H.355 HD00659 By Mr. Tom Sannicandro of Ashland, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00355) of Denise Provost and others relative to the procurement contracts of state universities. Joint Committee on Higher Education.
S.397 SD01411 By Mr. Tolman, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 397) of Naughton, Ashe, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation for a healthy Massachusetts: safer alternatives to toxic chemicals [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.665 SD00107 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 665) of Gale D. Candaras, Steven M. Walsh, John V. Fernandes, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform and improve alimony [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
H.774 HD00896 By Mr. David Paul Linsky of Natick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00774) of Gale Candaras and others for legislation to exempt small charities from taxation on raffle proceeds. Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.799 HD00187 By Mr. John W Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00799) of Brian Joyce and others for legislation to provide an income tax credit for certain hearing aid expenditures. Joint Committee on Revenue.
S.820 SD00031 By Mr. Montigny, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 820) of Mark C. Montigny, Louis L. Kafka, Antonio F. D. Cabral and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to anti-human trafficking and protection [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.833 SD01725 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 833) of Welch, Scibak, Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the modernization of optometric patient care [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
S.884 SD00956 By Mr. Tarr, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 884) of Swan, Keenan, Joyce and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children from harm [Joint Committee on the Judiciary].
H.888 HD00210 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00888) of Sean Garballey and William N. Brownsberger relative to energy efficiency in construction, renovation or expansion of schools and libraries. Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.924 SD01205 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 924) of Provost, McGee, Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish uniform wage compliance and recordkeeping [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
S.1020 SD00973 By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1020) of Wolf, Torrisi, Sullivan and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote municipal collaboration and regionalization throughout the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
S.1079 SD00913 By [SPONSOR PREFIX] [SPONSOR NAME], a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1079) of [PETITIONERS LIST] for legislation relative to adult dental restoration. Public Health.
S.1206 SD00742 By Mr. DiDomenico, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1206) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Frederick E. Berry, Sean Garballey, Michael J. Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the public health through workplace safety for social workers [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
S.1256 SD01131 For legislation relative to regional 911 emergency communication districts
S.1275 SD00200 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1275) of Tarr, Swan, Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit state employees from receiving multiple salaries [Joint Committee on Public Service].
S.1306 SD00224 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1306) of Stanley, Spiliotis, McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the cost of living adjustment (cola) base [Joint Committee on Public Service].
H.1393 HD01899 By Ms. Linda Dorcena Forry of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01393) of Ellen Story and others for legislation to establish a "right to know" policy for certain temporary employees. Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1404 SD00654 By Mr. Tolman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1404) of Steven A. Tolman, Linda Dorcena Forry, Ellen Story, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify terms of collective bargaining agreements. Public Service.
S.1473 SD00124 By Mr. Knapik, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1473) of Joyce, Dwyer, Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to tax deductions for contributions to college savings plans [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1654 SD00029 By Mr. Donnelly, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1654) of DiDomenico, Spilka, Candaras and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the failure to remove existing poles [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
H.1740 HD01658 By Mr. Paul J. Donato of Medford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01740) of Brian Joyce and others for legislation to designate certain law enforcement records as public records. Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1752 HD01819 By Mr. Martin J. Walsh of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01752) of Denise Provost and others relative to promoting responsible contracting on state construction projects . Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1818 SD00493 By Mr. Hart, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1818) of Cusack, Walsh, Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fuel and shelter benefits for veterans [Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs].
S.1900 SD01948 By Ms. Murray, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1900) of Therese Murray, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Brian A. Joyce, Richard T. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the administration of state government and finance. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2016 SD02037 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2016) of Thomas P. Kennedy, Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia S. Creem, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation to further regulate the continuing education requirements for certain real estate appraisers and trainees. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.2027 SD02073 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2027) of Thomas P. Kennedy, Bruce E. Tarr, Richard T. Moore, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to real estate tax abatements. Revenue.
S.2124 SD02160 By Mr. Moore, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12 and Senate Rule 20) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2124) of Richard T. Moore, Kenneth J. Donnelly, John Hart, Jr., Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to reduction of property tax liability for veterans. Revenue.
H.2684 HD03194 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2684) of John W. Scibak and others relative to supporting children and parental custody. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.2875 HD01382 By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2875) of Wolf and others for legislation to further regulate the method of calculating the period of time for employees in filing certain complaints with the Attorney General under the labor relations laws of the Commonwealth Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
H.3007 HD03079 By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3007) of Joyce and others for legislation to create an income tax credit for qualified tuition and fees for higher education Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.3326 HD03645 For legislation to authorize the Department of Probation to establish a sick leave bank for David C. Napolitano, an employee of said department
H.3538 HD02144 By Ms. Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3538) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others for legislation to increase funding by the Commonwealth under the education foundation budget for public school districts. Education.
H.3590 HD03891 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3560) of Louis L. Kafka, James E. Timilty and Brian A. Joyce (by vote of the town) that the town of Sharon be authorized to charge fees for the transportation of students. Education. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3660 HD03932 By [SPONSOR PREFIX] [SPONSOR NAME] of [SPONSOR CITY], a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3660) of [PETITIONERS LIST] (with the approval of the mayor and town council) that the town of Braintree be authorized to enter into certain contracts for the construction and maintenance of a recreational facility in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3709 HD03983 By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3709) of Robert M. Koczera and others relative to the designation of veterans status on licenses and identification cards issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles . Transportation.
H.3733 HD04006 For legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Debra Callejas, an employee of the Department of Industrial Accidents
H.3844 HD04123 By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mark Cusack, John F. Keenan and Brian A. Joyce for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Paula Connelly, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.

Senator Brian A. Joyce is serving his eighth term in the Senate, representing the Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth district, which includes Avon, Braintree, Canton, East Bridgewater, Easton, Milton, Randolph, Sharon, Stoughton, and West Bridgewater.

Senator Joyce is the Senate Chair of the Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets, as well as the Senate Vice Chair of the Healthcare Financing Committee and Vice Chair of the Financial Services Committee. He is a member of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, and sits on the Economic Development & Emerging Technologies, Elder Affairs and Transportation Committees. He was also appointed to the special Probation Reform Working Group.

Prior to joining the Senate, Senator Joyce served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives as the 7th Norfolk District State Representative for the towns of Milton and Randolph. He was elected president of his legislative class representing 32 new senators and representatives.

Senator Joyce has a well-deserved reputation for working hard on behalf of the communities he represents and the people he serves. While focusing much of his current efforts on economic expansion initiatives, Senator Joyce’s priorities include housing, job creation, public safety, education, fiscal discipline and issues impacting senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

A 1984 graduate of the Boston College School of Management and a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Suffolk University Law School where he was an editor of Law Review, Senator Joyce is a practicing attorney who has taught at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

The senator is also involved in a number of charitable and civic associations. He serves as the Vice President of the Milton Town Club, is on the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, on the HESSCO Elder Services Advisory Council, and is a member of the Stoughton, Easton and Randolph Chambers of Commerce, the Neponset River Watershed Association, and the League of Women Voters. He is a corporator of Milton Hospital, Vice President of the Board of Directors of Fuller Village (non-profit senior housing), and legislative sponsor of the newly founded House of Possibilities, an organization formed for the exclusive assistance to mentally challenged persons and their families. The senator also coaches youth hockey and baseball.

Senator Joyce is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Eva B. Hester award given to him by the Secretary of Elder Affairs for his leadership on senior issues, the No Care Like Home Care Award from Massachusetts Home Care for his outstanding contributions to seniors, the 2001 Barbara Henry Democrat of the Year Award, and a 1999 Legislative Award from the Massachusetts Coalition of Police for enhancing the livelihood of all Law Enforcement officers in the Commonwealth. Senator Joyce was also named the 2001 Legislator of the Year by the Massachusetts Police Association, and was selected by the College Board as a national 2001 Legislative Education Leader for his efforts to promote educational access, equity and excellence for all Massachusetts students. Senator Joyce was one of only 38 Americans selected for a prestigious 2002 Marshall Memorial Fellowship, and in 2003 was selected for an eight member delegation to travel to China by the American Council of Young Political Leaders. In 2005 he was named Massachusetts Town Clerks’ Association Legislator of the Year, was the recipient of the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce Government Partnership Award due to his extraordinary work in the area of regional economic development. Senator Joyce was honored by the Bristol Norfolk Home Builders Association, Inc. in 2006 for his outstanding service and contribution, and he was recognized by the Massachusetts Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives for his distinguished service as a member of the Joint Committee of Community Development and Small Business. He was also recognized as the 2006 National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials’ Legislator of the Year. In 2007 the senator was named Legislator of the Year by the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council, the Arc of Massachusetts, and the Association for Developmental Disabilities Providers (ADDP) for his work on behalf of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Mass Audubon’s “A” Award was presented to Senator Joyce in 2009 for his efforts in furthering the cause of conservation and environmental protection. This is the 9th straight “A” grade the Senator has been awarded from Mass Audubon. In 2010 he received the Common Cause Massachusetts Legislative Achievement Award in recognition of his leadership on behalf of the 2009 Ethics and Campaign Finance Reform Law. Senator Joyce and his wife Mary have five children between the ages of 13 and 22-years-old.

Personal Information

Profession: Attorney
Spouse: Mary Joyce
Children: 5

Education & Public Service

  • Milton High School, '80
  • Boston College, B.S. '84
  • Suffolk University Law School, J.D. (Magna Cum Laude) '90
  • Milton Town Meeting Member; Board of Park Commissioners
  • Democratic Town Committee
  • Mass. House (1997-January 15, 1998)
  • Massachusetts Senate 1998 (to fill vacancy) to present
Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth, Consisting of Avon, Braintree, precincts 1, 3, 4 and 5, Canton, Milton, Randolph, Sharon, precincts 2 and 3, and Stoughton, in the county of Norfolk; Easton, precincts 3 to 6, inclusive, in the county of Bristol; and East Bridgewater, precinct 4, and West Bridgewater, in the county of Plymouth.