William N. Brownsberger

Voted for the final mental health care access law (Senate Bill 3097). The Senate approved it 39-0 on August 1, 2022.

August 1, 2022Supports Healthcare Affordability

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted for an amendment to end utility subsidies for new gas line hookups (amendment 77 to Senate Bill 3143). The Senate rejected it 19-20 on July 1, 2026.

July 1, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted to accept the governor's changes to the climate policy roadmap bill (Senate Bill 9). The Senate vote was 39-1 on March 15, 2021.

March 15, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted for the 2018 'grand bargain' bill raising the minimum wage and creating paid family and medical leave (House Bill 4640). It passed the Senate 30-8 on June 20, 2018.

June 20, 2018Supports Reduce Wealth Gap

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Voted to raise the state minimum wage (Senate Bill 1925). The Senate passed the bill 32-7 on November 19, 2013.

November 19, 2013Supports Reduce Wealth Gap

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted for the 2018 'grand bargain' bill raising the minimum wage and creating paid family and medical leave (House Bill 4640). It passed the Senate 30-8 on June 20, 2018.

June 20, 2018Supports Labor Rights

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted for the final pay equity law (Senate Bill 2119), which bans paying women less for comparable work. The Senate passed it 40-0 on July 23, 2016.

July 23, 2016Supports Labor Rights

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted against a bill letting the attorney general sue employers in civil court over unpaid wages, with triple damages for workers (Senate Bill 967). It passed the Senate 27-11 on October 22, 2015.

October 22, 2015Opposes Labor Rights

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Voted to raise the state minimum wage (Senate Bill 1925). The Senate passed the bill 32-7 on November 19, 2013.

November 19, 2013Supports Labor Rights

Source: malegislature.gov

Sponsored a bill to update jury summons rules, including allowing postcard summonses. It was signed into law as Chapter 435 of the Acts of 2018 on January 10, 2019.

January 10, 2019Supports Government Efficiency

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted to override the governor's veto of the Work and Family Mobility Act, which lets residents get driver's licenses regardless of immigration status. The override passed the Senate 32-8 on June 9, 2022.

June 9, 2022Supports Immigration

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted for the final state budget for fiscal year 2025 (House Bill 4800). The Senate approved it 40-0 on July 19, 2024.

July 19, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted for the final Student Opportunity Act (Senate Bill 2412), a school funding law. The Senate approved it 39-0 on November 20, 2019.

November 20, 2019Opposes Government Spending Reduction

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Filed a bill to make the statewide grand jury system permanent. On February 6, 2020 it was merged into House Bill 4603, which became law in August 2020 and extended the system through 2026.

February 6, 2020Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

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Voted for an amendment to let police wiretaps cover electronic communications, not just phone calls. The Senate rejected it 14-22 on October 27, 2017.

October 27, 2017Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

Source: malegislature.gov

Filed a bill to give child sexual abuse victims more time to sue. On May 28, 2014 it was merged into House Bill 4126, which became law in June 2014.

May 28, 2014Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted for the final police reform bill (Senate Bill 2963) negotiated by his conference committee. The Senate approved it 28-12 on December 1, 2020.

December 1, 2020Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted for the Senate's police reform bill (Senate Bill 2820). It passed the Senate 30-7 on July 14, 2020.

July 14, 2020Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted for the final 2018 criminal justice reform bill (Senate Bill 2371) negotiated by his conference committee. The Senate approved it 37-0 on April 4, 2018.

April 4, 2018Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted for the Senate's criminal justice reform bill (Senate Bill 2200). It passed the Senate 27-10 on October 26, 2017.

October 26, 2017Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

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Filed a bill to protect the rights of people on probation in drug courts. On May 5, 2016 it was merged into Senate Bill 2278, which later passed the Senate 39-0.

May 5, 2016Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted for the final Student Opportunity Act (Senate Bill 2412), a school funding law. The Senate approved it 39-0 on November 20, 2019.

November 20, 2019Supports Public Education Quality

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted for the final 2024 gun law update (House Bill 4885). The Senate approved it 35-5 on July 18, 2024.

July 18, 2024Supports Gun Control

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted for the 2018 'red flag' gun law letting courts take guns from people found to be a danger (House Bill 4670). The Senate approved it 36-1 on June 28, 2018.

June 28, 2018Supports Gun Control

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted for the final version of the 2014 gun violence law (House Bill 4376). The Senate approved it 37-3 on July 31, 2014.

July 31, 2014Supports Gun Control

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted for an amendment to let police wiretaps cover electronic communications, not just phone calls. The Senate rejected it 14-22 on October 27, 2017.

October 27, 2017Opposes Data Privacy

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted for the final pay equity law (Senate Bill 2119), which bans paying women less for comparable work. The Senate passed it 40-0 on July 23, 2016.

July 23, 2016Supports Civil Rights

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted for a budget amendment to make business tax credit programs expire after three years unless lawmakers renew them. The Senate rejected it 13-27 on May 21, 2014.

May 21, 2014Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted for an amendment to raise the state gas tax from 24 to 29 cents a gallon. The Senate rejected it 11-26 on September 26, 2013.

September 26, 2013Supports Public Infrastructure

Source: malegislature.gov

Received Governor Maura Healey's endorsement for his 2026 reelection campaign.

April 1, 2026

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Was named the lead Senate negotiator on the conference committee for the police reform bill on July 27, 2020.

July 27, 2020

Source: malegislature.gov

Was appointed President Pro Tempore of the Massachusetts Senate by Senate President Karen Spilka in March 2019.

March 20, 2019

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Cast the only Senate vote against resolutions seeking a U.S. constitutional amendment to undo the Citizens United ruling on political spending. They passed 37-1 on June 21, 2018.

June 21, 2018

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted against a budget amendment raising fines on store owners when welfare benefit (EBT) cards are used at banned locations. The Senate adopted it 30-8 on May 24, 2018.

May 24, 2018

Source: malegislature.gov

Was named the lead Senate negotiator on the conference committee for the criminal justice reform bill on November 30, 2017.

November 30, 2017

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted against an amendment to set a prison sentence of at least one year for assaulting a police officer and causing serious injury. The Senate adopted it 22-15 on October 26, 2017.

October 26, 2017

Source: malegislature.gov

Voted against the 2015 sales tax holiday bill (House Bill 3659). The Senate passed it 27-11 on July 29, 2015.

July 29, 2015

Source: malegislature.gov