The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Charles A. Murphy Representative
Addresses
- State House
- Room 446
- Boston, MA 02133
- Phone: 617-722-2460
- Fax: 617-722-2709
- Email: Charles.Murphy@mahouse.gov
- District Office
- 19 Sears Street
- Burlington, MA 01803
- Phone:
| Bill | Docket | Bill Title |
|---|---|---|
| H.2668 | HD02854 | By Mr. Murphy of Burlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2668) of Murphy for legislation to reimburse ciities and towns for providing single room occupancy to veterans Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs. |
| H.3455 | HD03722 | By Representative Murphy of Burlington and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3455) of Charles A. Murphy, James R. Miceli and Bruce Tarr (by vote of the town) for certain changes in the charter of the town of Wilmington relative to the appointment of a town manager for said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] |
| H.3488 | HD03766 | By Mr. Murphy of Burlington and Senator Donnelly, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3488) of Charles A. Murphy (by vote of the town) exempting certain positions in the town of Burlington from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] |
| H.3501 | HD03820 | By Representative Murphy of Burlington and Senator Donnelly, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3501) of Charles A. Murphy (by vote of the town) relative to the town meeting form of government in the town of Burlington. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] |
| H.3514 | HD03691 | By Mr. Murphy of Burlington and Senator Donnelly, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Charles A. Murphy and Kenneth Donnelly relative to elevator, escalator and moving walk safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security. |
| H.3570 | HD03723 | By Representative Murphy of Burlington and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Charles A. Murphy, James R. Miceli and Bruce Tarr (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt the town of Wilmington from liability relative to the solid waste landfill, commonly known as the "Maple Meadows Landfill" located in said town. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. [Local Approval Received.] |
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H.2244
By Request |
HD02880 | By Mr. Murphy of Burlington (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2244) of Murphy relative to the rights of parents in child custody proceedings Joint Committee on the Judiciary. |
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H.2245
By Request |
HD02886 | By Mr. Murphy of Burlington (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2245) of Murphy relative to abuse prevention order complaints containing false allegations Joint Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Bill | Docket | Bill Title |
|---|---|---|
| S.304 | SD01530 | By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 304) of Wolf, Story, Speranzo and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disclosure of political spending [Joint Committee on Election Laws]. |
| S.305 | SD01531 | By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of Story, Speranzo, Malia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to accountability for corporate political spending [Joint Committee on Election Laws]. |
| S.772 | SD01488 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by resolution, Senate, No. 772) of James B. Eldridge, Daniel A. Wolf, Stanley C. Rosenberg, Katherine M. Clark and other members of the General Court memoralizing the Congress of the United States to restore free speech. The Judiciary. |
| 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. |
Charley Murphy, 45, House Majority Whip, was born and raised in Burlington, Massachusetts, where he and his wife, Nan, an elementary school Principal, are now raising their two daughters, Amelia and Grace.
After graduating from the Burlington school system, Charley went on to attend Villanova University. As a second year law student at Vermont Law School, Charley joined the US Marine Corps, where he served from 1989 to 1994 and rose to the rank of Captain.
Stationed in Cherry Point, North Carolina, Charley served a six-month tour as the Staff Judge Advocate for the commanding officer aboard the USS Guadalcanal that deployed to the Mediterranean Sea and Mogadishu, Somalia as part of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. During his time in North Carolina, Charley also served as a military prosecutor and Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina. He returned home to New England following his military service and attended the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
Charley was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1996 and is currently serving his eighth term.
Personal Information
| Profession: | Attorney |
| Spouse: | Nan |
| Children: | 2 |
| Interests: | Veteran’s Issues, Spending time with family & golf |
Career Highlights
- Named House Majority Whip in 2011
- Named Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means in February 2009
- Served as vice chair of the Joint Committee on Capital Expenditures, Bonding and State Assets
- a veteran, he has sponsored the passage of legislation to provide tuition assistance and workforce training programs for veterans across the state and has served on the Veterans' Mental Health Commission
Education & Public Service
- Villanova University 1987
- Vermont Law School 1990
- Kennedy School of Government 2002
- Burlington Conservation Commission
- Mass. House 1997 - Present