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JOHN H. ROGERS



Term Beginning Term Ending Role Party
2007 2008 REPRESENTATIVE Democratic
Public Office
Norwood Town Meeting Member (1988-1992); Mass. House (1993-present); Majority Leader February, 2005 to present.

Districts

  • Twelfth Norfolk. - Consisting of the town of Norwood, precincts 1, 2, 6 and 7, of the town of Walpole, both in the county of Norfolk.

Committee Membership

  • House Committee on Rules

Education

  • Catholic Memorial High School; University of Galway Law School, Ireland; Brandeis University, B.A., '87 (cum laude); Suffolk University Law School, J.D., '92.

Organizations

  • Democratic Leadership Council; Massachusetts Bar Association; American Bar Association; Knights of Columbus.

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: 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
    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: 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. 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: 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. Yes
    House: 4125 Bill to reduce the stress on local property taxes through enhanced pensionfund investment. Yes
    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. Yes
    Senate: 2211 Bill relative to authorizing the Commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, on behalf of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the towns of Saugus and Wakefield to grant easements to Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company. Missed
    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. Missed


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    JOHN H. ROGERS in the News

    Funding secured for Rte. 1A project - hometownweekly


    Funding secured for Rte. 1A project
    hometownweekly, MA - Jul 2, 2008
    House Majority Leader John H. Rogers (D-Norwood) and State Representatives Richard J. Ross (R-Wrentham), Lou Kafka (D-Stoughton), Paul McMurtry (D-Dedham) ...
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    State rep emphasizes education in campaign - Worcester Telegram


    State rep emphasizes education in campaign
    Worcester Telegram, MA - Jun 9, 2008
    The candidate will hold a campaign kickoff fundraiser at 6 pm Friday at the PNI Club, 290 Millbury St. House Majority Leader John H. Rogers, D-Norwood, ...
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    Students Pitch-In to Reduce Classroom Waste by 70 Percent - Earthtimes (press release)


    Students Pitch-In to Reduce Classroom Waste by 70 Percent
    Earthtimes (press release), UK - Jun 16, 2008
    Massachusetts House Majority Leader John H. Rogers and State Senator James E. Timilty attended the event to applaud the efforts of students and staff. ...
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    JOHN H. ROGERS in the Blogs

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