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MARC R. PACHECO

Term Beginning	Term Ending	Role	Party
2007	2008	SENATOR	Democratic
Public Office
Massachusetts State Senate (1993-Present); Appointive Director, Federal Home Loan of Boston (2002-2003); Presidential Appointment as a Trustee of the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation (1995-2000); Massachusetts House of Representatives (1989-92); Taunton Democratic City Committee; Democratic State Committee (1993-present); Chief Assistant to the Mayor of Taunton (1982-88); Taunton School Committee (1980-89, Chair 1987-88)

Tel #	Address	Email
(617) 722-1551	Room 312-B State House Boston, MA 02133

Districts

FIRST PLYMOUTH AND BRISTOL. ? Bridgewater, Carver, Marion, Middleborough and Wareham, in the county of Plymouth; and Taunton, Berkley, Dighton and Raynham, in the county of Bristol.

Committee Membership

Senate committee on Post Audit and Oversight (Chair)
Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (Vice-Chair)
Senate committee on Ways and Means
Public Safety & Homeland Security
Telecommunication, Utilities & Energy

Education

Master's Degree in Public Administration, Suffolk University; Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, New Hampshire College; Associate's Degree in Agronomy, University of Massachusetts Stockbridge School of Agriculture

Organizations

Member, National Democratic Leadership Council; Executive Committee Member, State Legislative Advisory Board of the National Democratic Leadership Council; Corporator, Morton Hospital and Medical Center; Co-chair, Southeastern Massachusetts Legislative Caucus; President, Community Education Foundation; Member and Chair, New England District Export Council; Co-chair, Vision 2020; Member, United Way of Greater Taunton; Member, Portuguese American Civic Club (Past President); Member, Taunton Lodge of Elks

Open Letters

Summary	Submitted

Most Recently Sponsored Bills

Bill	Status
Senate, No. 53 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and James H. Fagan for legislation to authorize the development of a regional education, training and skills center in the city of Taunton.	08/18/08 S Referred to the committee on Senate Bills in the Third Reading.
Senate, No. 54 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and James H. Fagan for legislation for legislation to authorize the transfer of a certain parcel of land in the city of Taunton.	03/13/08 S Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Senate, No. 106 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to ensure accountability in the Department of Transitional Assistance.	11/05/07 S Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means -SJ 909
Senate, No. 107 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to protect against the displacement of current employees.	11/05/07 S Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means -SJ 909
Senate, No. 148 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to enhance the economic benefits of the tax increment financing program.	06/25/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4879
Senate, No. 149 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan W. Gifford for legislation relative to impact fees in a business development overlay district in the town of Wareham.	06/25/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4880
Senate, No. 150 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and Paul C. Casey for legislation to promote livable communities.	05/12/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4739
Senate, No. 151 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to promote livable communities and zoning reform act.	05/12/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4739
Senate, No. 221 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and David L. Flynn for legislation to establish the Massachusetts pari-mutuel enhancemeact.	04/24/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2626
Senate, No. 265 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco, Robert J. Haynes, president, AFL-CIO, Stephen M. Brewer and Joyce A. Spiliotis for legislation relative to plant relocation.	05/28/08 H Reporting date extended to Thursday, June 15, 2008 -HJ 1523 06/02/08 S Senate concurred -SJ 1858
Senate, No. 266 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to clarify employer sanctions for improper expenditure of withholdings or deductions from wages.	04/29/08 S Accompanied a new draft, see S2579 -SJ 1519
Senate, No. 267 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to continuation of health insurance in the case of plant closings.	05/28/08 H Reporting date extended to Thursday, June 15, 2008 -HJ 1523 06/02/08 S Senate concurred -SJ 1858
Senate, No. 268 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to information technology producer responsibility model state legislation.	05/28/08 H Reporting date extended to Thursday, June 15, 2008 -HJ 1523 06/02/08 S Senate concurred -SJ 1858
Senate, No. 358 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to impose a moratorium on Commonwealth charter schools..	02/19/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2501 -SJ 1236
Senate, No. 425 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and Robert Correia for legislation relative to dementia special care units in long-termcare facilities.	07/22/08 H Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means -HJ 1761
Senate, No. 532 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to protect southeastern Massachusetts water supply.	04/24/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2593
Senate, No. 533 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco, Geraldo Alicea, Pamela P. Resor, David L. Flynn and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the repair, removal and replacement of dams.	02/21/08 S Accompanied a new draft, see S2492 -SJ 1241
Senate, No. 534 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation global warming solutions act of 2007 executive summary.	11/19/07 S Accompanied a new draft, see S2423 -SJ 963
Senate, No. 535 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation reducing the impact of the commonwealth on climate change.	Public Hearing date Apr 30 pm at 1:00 in Room A-1
Senate, No. 625 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to the homeowners' fire insurance policies.	04/17/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2634 -SJ 1458
Senate, No. 626 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to increase options in the case of loss of group health insurance coverage.	04/02/08 S Committee recommended ought NOT to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ethics and Rules -SJ 1412
Senate, No. 627 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and Edward Augustus, Jr. for legislation relative to reducing the cost of health care throughparity for the same services.	04/24/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2614 -SJ 1502
Senate, No. 628 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and Edward Augustus, Jr. for legislation relative to preventing discrimination against certain health care providers.	04/24/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2614 -SJ 1502
Senate, No. 695 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to amend the definition of surcharge payor.	04/14/08 S Accompanied S2526 -SJ 1448
Senate, No. 991 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco, Stephen R. Canessa for legislation to update property exempt from execution.	05/01/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2632 -SJ 1525
Senate, No. 1192 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco, James H. Fagan, Patricia A. Haddad and Stephen R. Canessa (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to creating the city of Taunton's economic development fund.	07/19/07 H Read second and ordered to a third reading -HJ 554
Senate, No. 1089 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to promote fairness in unemployment insurance for workers seeking part-time work.	04/24/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2615 -SJ 1502
Senate, No. 1894 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco, Steven C. Panagiotakos, Stephen R. Canessa, Matthew C. Patrick and other members of the General Court for legislation to debar employers who violate federal immigration laws from contracting with the Commonwealth.	04/29/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2627 -SJ 1518
Senate, No. 1189 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco, Stephen R. Canessa and William M. Strauss (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Middleborough to use a portion of town-owned land for purposes other than water supply protection and storage.	08/07/08 S Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Bills in the Third Reading.
Senate, No. 1188 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco, Stephen R. Canessa and William M. Strauss (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Middleborough to convey town-owned conservation land in exchange for other land to be used as conservation and recreation land.	08/07/08 S Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Bills in the Third Reading.
Senate, No. 1187 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco, Stephen R. Canessa and William M. Strauss (by vote of the town) for legislation for legislationto authorize the town of Middleborough to deposit certain tax payments received into its land acquisition fund.	09/18/07 H Read second and ordered to a third reading -HJ 654
Senate, No. 1186 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to the Wareham fire district.	05/29/07 H Discharged to the committee on House Ways and Means -HJ 431
Senate, No. 1184 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco, James Fagan, Patricia Haddad and Stephen Canessa for legislation to provide enforcement of delinquent municipal sewerfees.	04/24/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2619 -SJ 1502
Senate, No. 2158 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan Williams Gifford (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to interest rates to be charged upon apportioned betterment assessments in the town of Wareham.	07/24/08 H Read second and ordered to a third reading
Senate, No. 2157 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan Williams Gifford (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to provision of health insurance to surviving spouses of long-term employees of the town of Wareham.	06/20/08 G Signed by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, Chapter 146 of the Acts of 2008
Senate, No. 2156 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan Williams Gifford (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Wareham to issue fifteen (15) additional licenses for the sale of all-alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises.	Public Hearing date Jan 30 am at 10:30 in Room B-1
Senate, No. 2155 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan Williams Gifford (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the interest rate to be charged upon apportioned betterment assessments for the Weweantic sewer project in the town ofWareham.	05/15/08 S Read second and ordered to a third reading
Senate, No. 2154 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco, James H. Fagan, Patricia A. Haddad and Stephen R. Canessa (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the certification and eligibility as firefighters in the city of Taunton.	01/16/08 H Read second and ordered to a third reading -HJ 996
Senate, No. 1896 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to authorize a governmental body to enter into contracts for the operation and maintenance, lease or sale and modification of water storage and treatment facilities and wastewater treatment facilities, collection and distribution systems, sewers and pump stations..	06/12/08 S Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means -SJ 1904
Senate, No. 1895 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to improve certain public construction processes.	05/08/08 S Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means -SJ 1562
Senate, No. 1629 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to re-entry into active public service.	05/01/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2633 -SJs 1525-1526
Senate, No. 1628 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and James H. Fagan for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Therese Rapoza, an employee of the Department of Mental Retardation.	05/01/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2633 -SJs 1525-1526
Senate, No. 1627 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to binding arbitration.	05/01/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2633 -SJs 1525-1526
Senate, No. 1626 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to veterans pension benefits.	05/01/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2633 -SJs 1525-1526
Senate, No. 1625 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco, James H.Fagan, Patricia A. Haddad and Stephen R. Canessa (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to the issuance of pension funding bonds bythe city of Taunton.	05/01/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2633 -SJs 1525-1526
Senate, No. 1624 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to authorize the State Board of Retirement to grant creditable service to Robbin Peach.	05/01/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2633 -SJs 1525-1526
Senate, No. 1623 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to summer seasonal employees in the Division of State Parks and Recreation in the Department of Conservation.	05/01/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2633 -SJs 1525-1526
Senate, No. 1622 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and Stephen R. Canessa for legislation relative to collective bargaining for maintenance staff of the state quartermaster.	05/01/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2633 -SJs 1525-1526
Senate, No. 1621 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and David L. Flynn for legislation to exempt Timothy R. Grabarz and Thomas E. Cady fromthe maximum age requirement for appointment as a police officer in the town o f Raynham.	06/04/08 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 121 of the Acts of 2008
Senate, No. 2142 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and Richard T. Moore for legislation relative to the military division of the Commonwealth.	04/17/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2611 -SJ 1459
Senate, No. 2081 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to authorizing distinctive registration plates bearing the Blue Knights Law Enforcement Club designation.	10/04/07 S Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means -SJ 831
Senate, No. 2012 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to create a cranberry heritage study commission.	02/12/08 S Amended by substituting a new draft, see S2496 -SJ 1216
Senate, No. 2011 Petition of Alex Poulos for legislation relative to providing for an investigation and studyby a special commission relative to the U.S.S. Massachusetts..	10/22/07 S Committee recommended ought NOT to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ethics and Rules -SJ 874
Senate, No. 2010 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and James H. Fagan for legislation to create the quohog as the official shellfish of the Commonwealth.	11/29/07 S Accompanied a study order, see S2434 -SJ 1008
Senate, No. 1974 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to reduce electric and natural gas costs and promoteenergy efficiency.	04/29/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2645 -SJ 1518
Senate, No. 1973 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to further regulate utility customer service.	04/29/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2645 -SJ 1518
Senate, No. 1972 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to the installation of gas fixtures.	04/29/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2645 -SJ 1518
Senate, No. 1897 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to promote the purchase of Massachusetts agricultural products.	04/29/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2627 -SJ 1518
Senate, No. 1893 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to MWRA employees.	05/08/08 S Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means -SJ 1562
Senate, No. 1411 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco, James H. Fagan, Stephen R. Canessa and Patricia A. Haddad (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to drag racing in the city of Taunton.	04/10/08 S Read second and ordered to a third reading -SJ 1441
Senate, No. 1323 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco, Susan C. Tucker and Steven A. Baddour for legislation relative to volunteer dentistry.	04/07/08 H Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading -HJ 1226
Senate, No. 1322 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and John F. Quinn for legislation to provide for sharps collection centers on the permises licensed pharmacies and drug stores.	12/28/07 S Accompanied a study order, see S2453 -SJ 1048
Senate, No. 1321 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to provide for the registration of naturopathic doctors.	07/22/08 S New draft substituted, see S2820 -SJ 2120
Senate, No. 1320 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to ensure safe medication administration.	04/24/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2598 -SJ 1502
Senate, No. 1191 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to the creation of technical assistance centers..	04/24/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2619 -SJ 1502
Senate, No. 1190 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan W. Gifford for legislation to authorize the town of Carver to appoint new members to the conservation commission.	11/21/07 S Accompanied a new draft, see S2428 -SJ 999
Senate, No. 1094 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco, patricia A. Haddad and Richard T. Moore for legislation to establish a Commonwealth citizen service initiative.	05/05/08 S Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means -SJ 1532
Senate, No. 1093 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to consumers and workers.	04/24/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2658 -SJ 1502
Senate, No. 1092 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation increasing the minimum wage.	04/24/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2615 -SJ 1502
Senate, No. 1091 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to establish a minimum wage for large employers.	04/24/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2615 -SJ 1502
Senate, No. 1090 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to consumers and workers.	04/24/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2658 -SJ 1502
Senate, No. 1088 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and David Holway, president, NAGE for legislation to provide a safe workplace for employees of the commonwealth, its independent authorities and and its political sub-divisions.	05/05/08 S Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means -SJ 1531
Senate, No. 2287 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan W. Gifford (by vote of the town) for legislation to establish a community events fund for the town of Wareham.	04/15/08 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 82 of the Acts of 2008
Senate, No. 2308 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan W. Gifford for legislation to establish the North Carver Water District.	06/04/08 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 124 of the Acts of 2008 -SJ 1851
Senate, No. 2326 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan W. Gifford (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the membership of the conservation commission of the town of Carver.	12/10/07 H Read second and ordered to a third reading -HJ 937
Senate, No. 2333 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan W. Gifford (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to Gary J. Lopes, Jr., an employee of the town of Wareham.	05/13/08 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 105 of the Acts of 2008
Senate, No. 2410 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco (by vote of the town) for legislation regarding the location of alchoholic beverage licenses in the town of Wareham.	05/29/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2713 -SJs 1845-1846
Senate, No. 2741 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and Susan W. Gifford (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Wareham to issue eight (8) additional licenses for the sale of all-alcoholic beverages to be drunk on thepremises.	07/10/08 S Read second and ordered to a third reading -SJ 2006
Senate, No. 2736 Petition of Marc R. Pacheco and David L. Flynn (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the North Raynham Water District.	08/06/08 G Signed by the Governor, Chapter 265 of the Acts of 2008

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Massachusetts: Emergency Powers Legislation May be Voted on Today ...

Michael dot W dot Morrissey at state dot ma dot us. State Senator Marc R. Pacheco (D-1st Plymouth & Bristol) (617) 722-1551 Marc dot Pacheco at state dot ma dot us. State Senator Pamela P. Resor (D-Middlesex & Worcester) (617) 722-1120 ...

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State Senator Demands Cleanup of Waste Site Associated with ALS

Marc R. Pacheco, D-Taunton, says the current cleanup plan for Rockland Industries, a Tier 1A hazardous waste site on Plymouth Street isn’t working, and is demanding the DEP step up to the plate and get the site cleaned up. ...

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The Finished Route 44 Relocation Project

Governor Kerry Healey, Secretary of Transportation John Cogliano, Senator Therese Murray, Senator Marc R Pacheco, Rep Viriato Manuel deMacedo, Rep Thomas J. O'Brien, Rep Susan W. Gifford, and Frank R. Mazzilli Photos from the Road Trip: ...

source: Southeastern Mass Scanner Blog

Route 44 Opening Ceremony (Part 1) - Photos By Jonathan J. Higgins

The New Route 44 Welcome's You. Looking at Route 58 from the New Frank R Mazzilli Bridge. Secretary of Transportation John Cogliano. Members of the Media. Senator Therese Murray. Senator Marc R Pacheco. Rep Viriato Manuel deMacedo ...

source: Southeastern Mass Scanner Blog

Carver county. Located a few blocks from carver county courthouse ...

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Senator demands better cleanup at waste site in Middleboro

Senator demands better cleanup at waste site in Middleboro By Alice C. Elwell Mon Jul 28, 2008, 02:22 PM EDT MIDDLEBORO - State Sen. Marc R. Pacheco, D-Taunton, says the current cleanup plan for Rockland Industries, a Tier 1A hazardous ...

source: Citizens Environmental Health Impact Committee

Al Gore Gasses Up Massachusetts

"I urge your colleagues to take even bolder steps toward solving the climate crisis," Gore wrote in the letter, which was read aloud during a State House news conference yesterday by state Senator Marc R. Pacheco, who sponsored the ...

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O Senator Estatal Marc R. Pacheco (D-Taunton) foi seleccionado entre várias individualidades americanas para discursar no fórum, que promoveu o diálogo entre governantes de modo a realçar as fortes ligações económicas, ...

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