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James T. Welch Senator

D West Springfield
James T. Welch

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State House
Room 416A
Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617-722-1660
Email: James.Welch@masenate.gov
District Office
772 Union Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
Phone: 413-737-7756
Fax: 413-737-7747

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S.28 SD00202 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 28) of Welch, Swan, Spilka and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve quality in early education and care by family child care providers [Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities].
S.104 SD01049 By Mr. Hart, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 104) of Knapik, Petruccelli, McGee and other members of the Senate for legislation to protect motor vehicle owners' and small businesses in repairing motor vehicles [Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure].
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.409 SD00389 By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 409) of Harriette L. Chandler, Stephen M. Brewer, Bruce E. Tarr, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to financial services contracts for dental benefits corporations. Financial Services.
S.461 SD00754 For legislation to further regulate insurance underwriting and motor vehicle liability ratings
H.532 HD00830 By Mr. Kane of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 532) of Michael F. Kane and others for legislation to provide incentives for productive workers' compensation audits. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.548 SD01165 By Mr. Rodrigues, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 548) of Schmid, Aguiar, Barrows and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to manufacturer rebates and discount programs [Joint Committee on Health Care Financing].
S.607 SD00807 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 607) of Welch, Knapik, Humason and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to community housing and services [Joint Committee on Housing].
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].
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.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.1211 SD01610 By Ms. Jehlen, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1211) of Welch, Walz, Story and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a primary safety belt law [Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security].
H.1225 HD01970 By Mr. Michael F. Kane of Holyoke, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01225) of James Welch and Michael F. Kane relative to Medicaid and Accountable Care. Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
S.1338 SD00014 By Mr. Moore, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1338) of Flanagan, Puppolo, Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to correctional officers retirement savings [Joint Committee on Public Service].
S.1390 SD00183 By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1390) of James E. Timilty, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael F. Rush, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining. Public Service.
S.1648 SD00774 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1648) of Rosenberg, Puppolo, Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to certain utility rates [Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy].
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.1824 SD01282 By Mr. Hart, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1824) of Moore, Welch, Rogers and other members of the General Court relative to burial benefits of veterans [Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs].
S.1825 SD01525 By Mr. Hart, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1825) of Keenan, Spilka, Collins and other members of the General Court for legislation to train and certify veterans service officers and agents [Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs].
S.1841 SD00082 By Ms. Creem, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1841) of Wolf, Welch, Walz and other members of the General Court for legislation to sustain community preservation [Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses].
S.1854 SD00211 By Ms. Candaras, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1854) of Welch, Wagner, Swan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to land taking regulations [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
S.2061 SD02109 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of Richard T. Moore, John V. Fernandes, Bruce E. Tarr, George N. Peterson, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance community safety. The Judiciary.
H.3956 HD04286 By Mr. Wagner of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3956) of Joseph F. Wagner and James T. Welch (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to voting precincts in the city of Chicopee. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

State Senator James Welch was sworn in January 2011 to represent Hampden District including Agawam, Chicopee, Springfield, and West Springfield. Senator Welch has lived in West Springfield his entire life; he graduated from West Springfield High School and continued his education at Springfield Technical Community College then transferred to Westfield State College to receive his B.S. in Business Management. In 2001 Senator Welch began his career in public service, by joining the staff of then Representative Stephen J. Buoniconti. In 2004, Senator Welch was elected to the West Springfield City Council representing District 4. In January of 2005 he was elected to represent the 6th Hampden District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Senator Welch and his wife Kara (Flynn) reside in West Springfield with their two sons Tommy (4) and Christopher (2).

Personal Information

Profession: Legislator, Realtor
Spouse: Kara (Flynn)
Children: 2

Education & Public Service

  • West Springfield High School
  • Westfield State College, B.S. Business Management
  • West Springfield City Council
  • Mass. House (2005-2010)
  • Mass.Senate (2011-present)
  • James T. Welch and family

    James T. Welch and family

  • James T. Welch Picture

    Senator James T. Welch

  • Senator James T. Welch

    Senator James T. Welch

  • Senator James T. Welch and family at St. Patrick's day

    Senator James T. Welch and family at St. Patrick's day

Hampden, Consisting of Chicopee, ward 2, precincts A to D, inclusive, ward 4, precincts A to C, inclusive, ward 5, precincts A and B, and Springfield, wards 1, 3 and 4, ward 5, precincts A and B, ward 6, and Agawam and West Springfield.