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David M. Torrisi Representative

D North Andover
David M. Torrisi

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State House
Room 136
Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617-722-2396
Email: David.Torrisi@mahouse.gov
District Office
67 Settlers Ridge Road
North Andover, MA 01845
Phone: 978-682-5644

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S.15 SD01407 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 15) of Brian Joyce, Robert Hedlund, Patricia Jehlen and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide for the abolition of the Governor's Council. The Judiciary.
H.52 HD00964 By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 52) of Sean Garballey and others providing access to hearing aids for children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.159 HD00423 For legislation to promote the successful transition of students with disabilities to post-secondary education, employment and independent living
S.180 SD00350 By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 180) of Torrisi, Kafka, Finegold and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to out of state price authorization for chapter 766 students [Joint Committee on Education].
H.321 HD00175 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 321) of John W. Scibak and others relative to insurance coverage for craniofacial disorders. Financial Services.
H.323 HD00249 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 323) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others for legislation relative to financial services contracts for dental benefits corporations. Financial Services.
H.434 HD00311 By Mr. Bradford Hill of Ipswich, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00434) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the punishment of habitual offenders convicted in the courts of the Commonwealth. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.458 HD00083 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00458) of William N. Brownsberger and others for legislation to impose a penalty for the confinement of farm animals in a manner that does not allow them to turn around freely, lie down, stand up, and fully extend their limbs. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.462 HD00861 By Mr. David Paul Linsky of Natick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00462) of David M. Torrisi and others relative to providing special education schools with criminal offender record information. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.515 HD00894 By Ms. Ellen Story of Amherst, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00515) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to further regulate the performance of abortions and protecting women’s reproductive health . Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.541 HD00467 By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 541) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to include family child care providers under certain collective bargaining laws governing public employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.547 HD00511 By Mr. Cleon H. Turner of Dennis, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00547) of Kevin Kuros and others relative to unemployment insurance for seasonal workers at municipal, county, or state golf courses. Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
H.643 HD00700 By Mr. Michael A. Costello of Newburyport, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00643) of Edward Coppinger and others relative to establishing a prepaid wireless enhanced 911 surcharge. Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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.756 HD00488 By Mr. James J. Dwyer of Woburn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00756) of David M. Torrisi and others for legislation to direct the Commissioner of Revenue to annually designate a sales tax holiday.. Joint Committee on Revenue.
S.935 SD01258 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 935) of Torrisi and Joyce for legislation relative to health and safety on public construction projects [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
S.936 SD01260 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 936) of Brian A. Joyce and David M. Torrisi for legislation relative to private construction contracts. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.967 HD00648 By Ms. Alice Hanlon Peisch of Wellesley, petition (accompanied by resolution, House, No. 00967) of John W Scibak and others for the adoption of Resolutions by the House of Representatives in support of the national observation of two minutes of silence on Veterans Day of each year to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Services. Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.983 HD01919 By Mr. James J. O'Day of West Boylston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00983) of Mark Cusack and others relative to eligibility and appropritations for programs for persons with disabilities, including the "Turning 22" program, so-called. Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.984 HD01013 By Mr. Tom Sannicandro of Ashland, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00984) of Mark Cusack and others for legislation to promote responsibility, cost effectiveness and meaningful lives for individuals with disabilities. Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.985 HD01299 By Mr. Tom Sannicandro of Ashland, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 00985) of Karen Spilka and others for legislation to provide adult transitional support services for persons with disabilities. Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.988 HD01891 By Representative Forry of Boston and Senator DiDomenico, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 988) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others for legislation to improve economic opportunities for low and moderate income households and other residents. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.990 HD01017 By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 990) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to financing the smart growth housing trust fund. Community Development and Small Businesses.
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.1042 SD00983 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1042) of Clark, Mark, Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow for the decriminalization of minor offenses [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
S.1083 SD01476 By Ms. Clark, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1083) of Katherine M. Clark, David M. Torrisi, Eugene L. O'Flaherty and Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation relative to premature infant hospital discharge and quality improvement [Joint Committee on Public Health].
H.1140 HD01074 By Mr. Stephen Kulik of Worthington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01140) of Matthew Beaton and others relative to leghold traps and other trapping devices. Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
H.1370 HD01228 By Mr. Thomas M. Stanley of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01370) of Jennifer Flanagan and others for legislation to establish a pilot program to discourage drinking by individuals under the legal drinking age and to provide a non-criminal disposition process for first offenders, including alcohol education. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1388 HD01325 By Mr. Donald Wong of Saugus, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01388) of Daniel K. Webster and others relative to increasing the penalty for previously convicted felons subsequently convicted of the crime of rape of a child.. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1389 HD01329 By Mr. Donald Wong of Saugus, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01389) of Daniel K. Webster and others relative to the penalty imposed by the courts in the Commonwealth for the rape of a child under fourteen years of age.. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.1390 HD01332 By Mr. Donald Wong of Saugus, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01390) of Daniel K. Webster and others relative to increasing the penalty for persons convicted of certain sexual crimes.. Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1505 SD01790 By Mr. Rodrigues, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1505) of Ayers, Torrisi, Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage a better business climate and job creation in the Commonwealth [Joint Committee on Revenue].
S.1726 SD00672 By Mr. Brewer, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1726) of Peterson, Torrisi, Canavan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to standards for protective headgear for operators or passengers on motorcycles [Joint Committee on Transportation].
S.1853 SD01498 By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1853) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, David M. Torrisi and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to prohibit the Commonwealth from discrimination against those providing special education services to Massachusetts students. [Public Service].
H.1901 HD02760 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1901) of Clark and others for legislation to establish a board of registration of behavior analysts within the Division of Professional Licensure Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.1923 HD02606 By Ms. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1923) of Torrisi and others relative to pricing for certain private school programs Joint Committee on Education.
H.1926 HD02611 By Ms. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1926) of Torrisi and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to charter schools Joint Committee on Education.
H.2001 HD02671 By Representatives Ms. Gobi of Spencer and Mr. Peterson, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2001) of McMurtry and others relative to trapping for the purpose of capturing furbearing mammals Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.2041 SD02088 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Bruce E. Tarr, James E. Vallee, Michael R. Knapik, Cory Atkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to recognize those in military service. Transportaion.
H.2065 HD02754 By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2065) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to health insurance policies requirements to provide coverage for the treatment of children with cleft lips and palates. Financial Services.
H.2109 HD02036 By Representatives Ms. Wolf of Cambridge and Ms. Provost, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2109) of Forry and others relative to the eligibility of students for in-state tuition rates and fees at public higher educational institutions Joint Committee on Higher Education.
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.2253 HD02772 By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2253) of Tolman and others relative to improving the apprehension of drunk drivers and other law violators Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
H.2348 HD02636 By Ms. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2348) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to optometric patient care. Public Health.
H.2357 HD02293 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2357) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the use of epinephrine, adrenaline or other agents by optometrists in the treatment of anaphylaxis. Public Health.
H.2369 HD02867 By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2369) of Kay Khan and others relative to certified professional midwives and enhancing the practice of nurse-midwives. Public Health.
H.2383 HD02063 By Mr. Sullivan of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2383) of Pignatelli and others relative to coupons of manufacturers submitted to health care insurers. Joint Committee on Public Health.
H.2712 HD03154 By Ms. Coakley-Rivera of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2712) of Walsh and others for the establishment of a youth solutions commission (inclucing members of the General Court) to review youth employment, education pathways and efforts to reduce violence and dropout rates in an integrated, coordinated and cost-effective manner Joint Committee on Education.
H.2713 HD03180 By Ms. Coakley-Rivera of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2713) of Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera and others relative to establishing a middle-skills council and the creation of regional skills academies in the Commonwealth. Education.
H.2721 HD03019 By Mr. O'Flaherty of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2721) of Peterson and others relative to the sale or lease of unused school building space to charter schools Joint Committee on Education.
H.2932 HD03042 By Ms. Coakley-Rivera of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2932) of Turner and others relative to creditable service for nonpublic school service Joint Committee on Public Service.
H.2987 HD03510 By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford and Senator Downing, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2987) of Torrisi and others for legislation to promote economic development and job growth in gateway cities designating residential tax abatement zones Joint Committee on Revenue.
H.3310 HD01379 By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3310) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to the personal care services administered by the Division of Medical Assistance. Public Health.
H.3330 HD01300 By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3330) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to the criminal penalties for organized retail theft. [The Judiciary].
H.3355 HD02815 By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3355) of John W Scibak and others for legislation to establishing a higher education matching grants program. Higher Education.
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.3674 HD03960 By Mr. Devers of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. [BILL NUMBER]) of Marcos A. Devers, Barry R. Finegold and David M. Torrisi (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to establish the maximum age for school attendance in the city of Lawrence. Education. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3729 HD03999 By Mr. Devers of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3729) of Marcos A. Devers and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Lawrence to establish a program for enforcement against illegal dumping. The Judiciary. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3858 HD04133 By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William M. Straus and others for legislation to prohibit commercial solicitation to mobile electronic devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.3890 HD04144 By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to create stabilization funds for special education costs. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.3904 HD04021 By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ronald Mariano and others relative to promoting equity and efficiency in health care rates. Health Care Financing.

David M. Torrisi (D-North Andover) represents the 14th Essex District, which includes parts of Lawrence and North Andover. Rep. Torrisi was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1998 and is currently serving his sixth term as a legislator. He currently serves as House Chairman of the Joint Committee on Higher Education. Chairan Torrisi’s background is as diverse as the communities he represents on Beacon Hill. After graduating from the University of Vermont in 1990, Chairman Torrisi worked as a child care counselor at a school for emotionally disturbed adolescents. Later, he took a position with U.S. Representative Marty Meehan (D- Lowell) working as a legislative aide in the Congressman’s Washington, Lowell, and Lawrence offices. In April 1996, Chairman Torrisi was elected to the North Andover Board of Selectmen. Shortly after the election, he left Congressman Meehan’s office and returned to his family-owned business, Jackson Lumber & Millwork in Lawrence, a place where he had grown up and worked throughout his lifetime. Chairman Torrisi actively serves on several charitable and community organizations. He is a member of the Merrimack Valley Economic Development Council, he Holy Family Hospital Men’s Guild, and the Sons of Italy, Lodge 902. He also volunteers for Lazarus House in Lawrence. Chairman Torrisi lives in North Andover with his wife Sarah and is a diehard Red Sox fan. He graduated from Suffolk Law School in 2004 and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association.

Personal Information

Profession: Attorney
Spouse: Sarah
Interests: Family, politics, history, golf

Career Highlights

  • House Chairman, Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business, 2005-2007
  • House Chairman, Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development, 2007-2009
  • House Chairman, Joint Committee on Higher Education, 2009-Present

Education & Public Service

  • Brooks School
  • Suffolk University Law School, 2004
  • University of Vermont, 1990
  • North Andover Board of Selectman (1996-1999)
  • Mass. House (1999-Present)
Fourteenth Essex, Consisting of precincts 1 and 3 of ward A, precincts 2 and 3 of ward E, and precincts 1, 2 and 4 of ward F, of the city of Lawrence, and precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the town of North Andover, both in the county of Essex.