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DAVID B. SULLIVAN


Term Beginning Term Ending Role Party
2007 2008 REPRESENTATIVE Democratic
Public Office
Fall River City Council (1992-1997, vice-president 1996-1997); Mass. House (1997-present).

Districts

  • Sixth Bristol. - Consisting of the town of Berkley, precinct C of ward 4, precincts A, C and D of ward 7, precincts B, C and D of ward 8, and precincts A, B and C of ward 9, of the city of Fall River, and precinct 1, of the town of Freetown, all in the county of Bristol.

Committee Membership

  • Joint Committee on Housing
    Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse
    Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Education

  • Bristol Community College; Southeastern Massachusetts University; Bridgewater State College (graduate school).

Organizations

  • Alliance for the Mentally Ill; Corky Row Club of Fall River; Portuguese Cultural Club; Freetown Historical Society; Fall River Police Station Oversight Committee; Friends of Heritage Park, Fall River (board member); AMVETS Post 60; Irish Heritage Association; Bristol County Community Medical Assistant Advisory Board (board member).

Voting Record

The votes below were taken by roll call, a voting procedure that records a vote from every Senator or Representative on the bill under consideration. This Member of State Legislature may have voted on other bills by the process known as "voice vote", but these votes are not recorded. As this is new beta functionality that we have automated, a direct link to the roll call vote PDF for verification purposes has been provided. If you would please notify OpenMass.org if you find any errors or ommisions.

    • BillVoted
    House: 4110 Bill to promote quality and affordable municipal health insurance through the Group Insurance Commission. Yes
    House: 4637 Bill financing improvements to the Commonwealth's transportation system. Yes
    House: 4324 Bill relative to the licensing requirements for certain tidelands. Yes
    House: 4185 Bill authorizing the conveyance of a certain parcel of land in the city ofBoston. Yes
    Senate: 2345 Bill providing updates to the gift certificate law. Yes
    Senate: 2318 Petition of Stephen M. Brewer and Anne M. Gobi (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Templeton to exchange a parcel of conservation land for a larger parcel to be held for conservation purposes. Yes
    House: 4098 Petition of Thomas J. Calter and others (by vote of the town) relative to the transfer of parcels of land in the town of Duxbury to the conservation commission and the water department of said town. Yes
    House: 4431 Joint petition of Geoffrey D. Hall and Steven C. Panagiotakos (by vote of the town) that the town of Westford be authorized to transfer a certain parcel of land to the conservation commission of said town. Yes
    House: 4266 Bill approving the town of Nantucket to use, or to sell, convey or otherwise dispose of certain land situated in the town of Nantucket for any lawful purpose. Yes
    House: 53 Petition of Anthony Petruccelli and others authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenanceto transfer easements in certain land in the city of Boston. Yes
    Senate: 2301 Bill relative to establishing the Commonwealth Corps. Yes
    Senate: 2248 Petition of Michael R. Knapik and Rosemary Sandlin (by vote of the town) for legislation to allow for the continued use of state owned property for fishing, boating and tourism purposes on the Congamond Lakes in Southwick. Yes
    Senate: 1145 Petition of Robert A. Antonioni and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Lunenburg to exchange certain land. Yes
    House: 4265 Bill approving the town of Nantucket to use, or to sell, convey or otherwise dispose of certain land situated in the town of Nantucket for any lawful purpose. Yes
    House: 26 Petition of David L. Flynn and Mark R. Pacheco for legislation to remove an agricultural preservation restriction from land known as Borden Colony in the town of Raynham. Yes
    House: 4125 Bill to reduce the stress on local property taxes through enhanced pensionfund investment. Yes
    House: 2465 Petition of Robert A. DeLeo and others relative to written majority authorization cards, petitions and other written evidence of collective bargaining results. Yes
    Senate: 536 Petition of Pamela P. Resor for legislation relating to the distribution and sale of household cleaning products containing phosphorous. Yes
    House: 3753 Petition of John H. Rogers (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Norwood to convey certain park land to the Karsten Company for residential housing purposes. Yes
    Senate: 1691 Petition of Edward M. Augustus, Jr. for legislation relative to municipal real estate tax notices. Yes
    House: 53 Petition of Anthony Petruccelli and others authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenanceto transfer easements in certain land in the city of Boston. Missed
    House: 1954 Joint petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of North Reading to convey certain park land in exchange for certain land owned by Klaus and Brigette Kubierschky. Missed
    House: 3954 Petition of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Wellesley to exchange certain property with James and Pamela Broderick. Missed
    House: 1955 Joint petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of North Reading to convey certain park land in exchange for land owned by Todd Ferrazanni. Missed


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    DAVID B. SULLIVAN in the News

    A star-spangled Fourth, despite cloudy skies - South Coast Today


    A star-spangled Fourth, despite cloudy skies
    South Coast Today, MA - 23 hours ago
    In Freetown, US Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., and state Reps. Stephen R. Canessa, D-New Bedford, John F. Quinn, D-Dartmouth, and David B. Sullivan, ...
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    Freetown comes out for anniversary parade - Fall River Herald News


    Freetown comes out for anniversary parade
    Fall River Herald News,  USA - Jul 4, 2008
    Many children on floats tossed candy to parade-goers on Friday, and State Rep. David B. Sullivan proved that he is a kid at heart. ...
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    State could foot bill for bridge work - Fall River Herald News


    State could foot bill for bridge work
    Fall River Herald News,  USA - Jul 1, 2008
    By Jay Pateakos The Elm Street Bridge repair project has hit some snags, but state Rep. David B. Sullivan, D-Fall River, says there might be help on the way ...
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    State officials share information on health concerns - South Coast Today


    State officials share information on health concerns
    South Coast Today, MA - Jul 2, 2008
    Those attending last week's meeting in Freetown included Rep. David B. Sullivan, D-Fall River; Dr. Bela Matyas; Region 5 health educator Lisa Crowner; ...
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    Volunteers honored for years of service - Fall River Herald News


    Volunteers honored for years of service
    Fall River Herald News,  USA - Jun 18, 2008
    “The RSVP program has a tremendous impact on all the communities,” said state Rep. David B. Sullivan, D-Fall River, who breakfasted at CFC’s head table. ...
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    State Tourism Committee Hears of Plan to Import Island Labor - Martha's Vineyard Gazette


    State Tourism Committee Hears of Plan to Import Island Labor
    Martha's Vineyard Gazette, MA - Jun 10, 2008
    Answering a question from state Rep. David B. Sullivan of Fall River about the impact of visa restrictions on the seasonal workforce, Ms. Gardella said “Our ...
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    DAVID B. SULLIVAN in the Blogs

    State representative to hold office hours

    FREETOWN — State Rep. David B. Sullivan, a Democrat from Fall River, will hold office hours for his constituents from Freetown on Thursday.

    source: southcoasttoday.com Latest Headlines

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