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Republican
· State Senator
Peter Durant
Represents District Worcester and Hampshire in the State Senate.
Votes with Republicans
96%
on 72 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 96%
Cast a vote
100%
Yea or Nay on 217 of 217 roll calls · Senate median 100%
Their bills that became law
7 of 71
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 5
Roll calls on record
217
194th General Court
Votes and bills updated Oct 5, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 194th General Court.
How Peter Durant votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Peter Durant sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Peter Durant is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
3 of 72 party-line votes.
H5350 · Modernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis laws
Senate Enacted and laid before the Governor Roll Call #146 · 2026-04-09 · Passed 33–6 · most Republicans voted the other way
S2898 · Improving campaign finance reporting by state ballot question committees
Senate Amendment #14 · 2026-01-15 · Passed 34–3 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4240 · Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements
Senate Item 0330-0300 passed over veto Roll Call #75 · 2025-10-23 · Passed 35–3 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
S16 · Site Information & Links
Senate Amendment #14 · 2025-02-12 · Failed 12–26
S2722 · Site Information & Links
Senate Amendment #9 · 2025-11-19 · Failed 11–26
S3 · Site Information & Links
Senate Amendment #924 · 2025-05-22 · Failed 12–28
S3072 · Site Information & Links
Senate Amendment #67 · 2026-05-07 · Failed 10–29
S15 · Proposed Joint Rules for the Senate and House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session.
Senate Amendment #22 · 2025-02-12 · Failed 9–29
Democrats they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Mark MontignyDemocrat · District Second Bristol and Plymouth · 62 shared contested votes
29%
John KeenanDemocrat · District Norfolk and Plymouth · 62 shared contested votes
24%
Mike MooreDemocrat · District Second Worcester · 62 shared contested votes
21%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (0 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Peter Durant was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced71
Out of committee13
Passed one chamber10
Passed both chambers7
Became law7
Never left committee58
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 5 bills that became law this session.
Authorizing the town of Rutland to grant one additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises
That the town of Rutland be authorized to grant one additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Not out of committeeHearing scheduled for 09/30/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only · 2026-09-18
Authorizing the town of Princeton to continue the employment of police officer Paul Quinn beyond the age of 65
That the town of Princeton be authorized to continue the employment of police officer Paul Quinn, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5672 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-09-17
Relating to the transfer of interest in land in West Brookfield
In plain English Allows the transfer of interest in land in West Brookfield.
Official synopsis: Relative to the transfer of interest in land in the town of West Brookfield. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Became lawSigned by the Governor, Chapter 172 of the Acts of 2026 · 2026-08-06
Relative to the dissolution of the Holmes Park Water District
In plain English Dissolves the Holmes Park Water District.
Official synopsis: Relative to the dissolution of the Holmes Park Water District (Senate, No. 2505).
Became lawSigned by the Governor, Chapter 165 of the Acts of 2026 · 2026-08-05
Relative to the Lafayette Trail
For legislation to designate certain portions of Route 9, Route 20 and Route 32 as the General Lafayette trail. Transportation.
Not out of committeeRead second and ordered to a third reading · 2026-07-31
Relative to the department of public works in the town of Barre
Relative to the department of public works in the town of Barre. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Not out of committeeAccompanied a new draft, see H5601 · 2026-07-30
Relative to the dissolution of the Holmes Park Water District
For legislation relative to the dissolution of the Holmes Park Water District. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Out of committeeNew draft substituted (Durant), see S3160 · 2026-07-02
Authorizing Bradford G. Merkel to take the state police examination notwithstanding the maximum age requirement
By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer and Senator Durant, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., that Bradford G. Merkel be authorized to take the state police examination notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service.
Passed one chamberRead; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules · 2026-07-01
Creating crumbling concrete relief for homeowners
For legislation to create crumbling concrete relief for homeowners. Financial Services.
Not out of committeeHearing rescheduled to 06/22/2026 from 10:30 AM-01:01 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time · 2026-06-22
Providing killed in the line of duty benefits to Joanne Songy, surviving spouse of Detective John D. Songy, a police officer of the town of Rutland
For legislation to provide killed in the line of duty benefits to Joanne Songy, surviving spouse of Detective John D. Songy, a police officer of the town of Rutland. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Passed one chamberRead second and ordered to a third reading · 2026-06-15
Authorizing the state board of retirement board to provide for the payment of retirement benefits to Dale R. Kiley
Relative to the retirement benefits of Dale R. Kiley, a retired state trooper. Public Service.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5423 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-05-14
Providing for recall elections in the town of Rutland
For legislation to provide recall elections in the town of Rutland. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Became lawSigned by the Governor, Chapter 79 of the Acts of 2026 · 2026-05-13
Establishing a commission to study post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officers
Relative to post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means · 2026-04-01
Regarding right of way violations (CeCelia's Law)
Relative to the prohibition of motor vehicle operators to make turns at certain red lights. Transportation.
Not out of committeeAccompanied S2448 · 2026-04-01
Authorizing the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to convey certain land in the town of Brookfield
Passed one chamberRead; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means · 2026-02-19
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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H5629 · 2026-07-31
Enhancing child welfare protections (Senate Committee of conference report accepted, in concurrence Roll Call #229)
S3236 · 2026-07-31
Authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game to convey easements over certain parcels of land (Senate Enacted Roll Call #235)
S3237 · 2026-07-31
Authorizing the town of Bourne to convey a right-of-way and easement (Senate Enacted Roll Call #238)
H5627 · 2026-07-31
To improve Massachusetts home care (Senate Committee of conference report accepted, in concurrence Roll Call #228)
S3235 · 2026-07-31
Relative to the Pilgrim Memorial Park in Plymouth (Senate Enacted Roll Call #234)
H5531 · 2026-07-31
Relative to James J. O'Neil Park (Senate Enacted Roll Call #230)
H5639 · 2026-07-31
Authorizing the town of Nantucket conservation commission to convey a certain parcel of land situated in the town for purposes of conveyance to the town of Nantucket under the care, custody, management and control of the select board and the town of Nantucket to convey certain land in the town of Nantucket held for open space, passive recreation or conservation purposes to the Nantucket Islands Land Bank for the purposes pursuant to its enabling legislation for open space, conservation and passive recreation purposes (Senate Enacted Roll Call #231)
S2968 · 2026-07-31
Authorizing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting by and through its Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, to grant permanent easements over certain land in the town of Milton for highway purposes (Senate Enacted Roll Call #236)
H5640 · 2026-07-31
Authorizing the town of Hingham to grant to the commonwealth of Massachusetts certain parcels of land in the town of Hingham for highway purposes (Senate Enacted Roll Call #232)
S3188 · 2026-07-31
Authorizing the Buzzards Bay Water District to convey non-exclusive easements over a certain parcel of land (Senate Enacted Roll Call #233)
S3230 · 2026-07-31
Authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to acquire interests in certain portions of land owned by the town of Andover which were acquired by the town for Article XCVII purposes (Senate Enacted Roll Call #237)
H5463 · 2026-07-30
Relative to a conservation restriction in the town of Middleton (Senate Enacted Roll Call #223)
H5379 · 2026-07-30
Relating to the transfer of interest in land in West Brookfield (Senate Enacted Roll Call #220)
H5492 · 2026-07-30
Authorizing the town of Billerica to transfer control of certain land in the town of Billerica for the Yankee Doodle Bike Path (Senate Enacted Roll Call #225)
S3200 · 2026-07-30
Site Information & Links (Senate Amendment #17)
S3200 · 2026-07-30
Site Information & Links (Senate Amendment #18)
H5614 · 2026-07-30
Authorizing the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation restrictions in the town of Deerfield (Senate Enacted Roll Call #226)
H5561 · 2026-07-30
Authorizing the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to transfer certain parcels of land in the town of Norton (Senate Enacted Roll Call #221)
H5469 · 2026-07-30
Promoting transparency and public access in state government (Senate Passed to be engrossed Roll Call #217)
H5616 · 2026-07-30
Authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to take easements over certain land located in the city of Woburn and the town of Burlington held in trust by the city of Boston for the Mary P. C. Cummings Testamentary Trust for highway purposes (Senate Enacted Roll Call #227)
S3160 · 2026-07-30
Relative to the dissolution of the Holmes Park Water District (Senate Enacted Roll Call #219)
H5467 · 2026-07-30
Authorizing the transfer of certain parcels of land in the town of Weston from the Weston conservation commission to the select board (Senate Enacted Roll Call #224)
H4992 · 2026-07-30
Authorizing the Barnstable county and the town of Bourne to convey certain parcels of land and certain interests in land in the town of Bourne (Senate Enacted Roll Call #222)
S3052 · 2026-07-30
Authorizing the town of Dighton to use a portion of conservation land for public way purposes. (Senate Enacted Roll Call #218)
H5388 · 2026-07-22
Authorizing the transfer of a certain parcel of land in the town of Marion from the Open Space Acquisition Commission to the Select Board (Senate Enacted Roll Call #209)
S2735 · 2026-07-22
Dissolving the North Carver water district (Senate Enacted Roll Call #208)
H2250 · 2026-07-16
Dissolving the Whately Water District (Senate Enacted Roll Call #207)
S3175 · 2026-07-09
Protecting children from addictive social media feeds (Senate Passed to be engrossed Roll Call #206)
S3162 · 2026-07-01
To improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility (Senate Passed to be engrossed Roll Call #198)
H5175 · 2026-07-01
Relative to energy affordability, clean power and economic competitiveness (Senate Passed to be engrossed Roll Call #205)
H5555 · 2026-07-01
Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements (Senate Enacted Roll Call #200)
H5511 · 2026-06-18
Relative to teacher preparation and student literacy (Senate Enacted and laid before the Governor Roll Call #195)
S3141 · 2026-06-18
Relative to primary care for you (Senate Passed to be engrossed Roll Call #197)
H4646 · 2026-06-11
Enhancing child welfare protections (Senate Passed to be engrossed Roll Call #192)
H5470 · 2026-06-04
Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (Senate Committee of conference report accepted, in concurrence Roll Call #188)
H4361 · 2026-06-04
Relative to benefits for teachers (Senate Passed to be engrossed Roll Call #187)
H5375 · 2026-06-04
Financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges (Senate Enacted Roll Call #191)
S2963 · 2026-06-04
Authorizing the town of Milton to use certain land acquired for conservation purposes for school purposes (Senate Enacted Roll Call #189)
H4843 · 2026-06-04
Providing for the exchange of certain park land in the town of Lexington (Senate Enacted Roll Call #190)
S3104 · 2026-05-28
RESOLUTIONS RESPONDING TO THE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT’S ORDER OF MAY 7, 2026, AND ENHANCING GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY (Senate Adopted Roll Call #186)
H5501 · 2026-05-21
Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements (Senate Passed to be engrossed Roll Call #185)
H5317 · 2026-05-20
Authorizing the grant of easements in or takings of certain parcels of land to the city of Boston (Senate Enacted and laid before the Governor Roll Call #175)
S4 · 2026-05-19
Site Information & Links (Senate Amendment #423)
S4 · 2026-05-19
Site Information & Links (Senate Amendment #179)
S4 · 2026-05-19
Site Information & Links (Senate Amendment #426)
S4 · 2026-05-19
Site Information & Links (Senate Amendment #530)
S4 · 2026-05-19
Site Information & Links (Senate Amendment #511)
S3083 · 2026-05-07
Order relative to requesting the opinions of the Honorable Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court on important questions of law relative to promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment (Senate Motion)
S3072 · 2026-05-07
Site Information & Links (Senate Amendment #59)
S3072 · 2026-05-07
Site Information & Links (Senate Amendment #63)
S3072 · 2026-05-07
Site Information & Links (Senate Amendment #67)
H5316 · 2026-05-07
Promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment (Senate Passed to be engrossed Roll Call #158)
S3050 · 2026-04-15
To build resilience for Massachusetts communities (Senate Amendment #1)
S3050 · 2026-04-15
To build resilience for Massachusetts communities (Senate Amendment #2)
S3064 · 2026-04-15
To build resilience for Massachusetts communities (Senate Passed to be engrossed Roll Call #152)
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