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Dawne Shand
1st Essex District · Democrat
Towns: Amesbury, Merrimac, Newburyport, Salisbury (some only in part)
- 2025–2026 State Representative, 1st Essex · Democrat
- 2023–2024 State Representative, 1st Essex · Democrat
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2025–2026 · House
Session by session
| Session | Roll calls voted on | No votes | In the minority (split votes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2026 | 259 of 267 | 71 | 1 of 163 |
| 2023–2024 | 178 of 201 | 17 | 0 of 98 |
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official House and Senate roll calls. Quorum calls are not counted.
- “Roll calls voted on” matches the Missed votes figures below; voting “present” counts as voting.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no (ties not counted). “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes.
- “Whole House” combines every member’s record for the same session. Percentages are shown only with at least 10 votes to count.
- Most bills pass or die without a roll call, so these numbers cover only part of a legislator’s work.
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Committees and leadership · 2025–2026
- Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets
- Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy
- Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
- Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
Most bills are shaped in committee before any floor vote; committee chairs decide which bills move. Source: malegislature.gov (committee lists as of Oct 10, 2026).
Missed votes
2025–2026so farMissed 8 of 267 roll callsRank 109 of 162 representatives97%voted2023–2024Missed 23 of 201 roll callsRank 157 of 164 representatives88%votedRoll calls this member did not vote on, while serving in the House. Ties share a rank. The record does not say why a member did not vote. See every representative →
Campaign money
Where the 2025–26 contributions came from
Gifts from individuals
Year by year
| Year | Raised | Spent | Cash at the end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $25,253 | $18,491 | $44,128 so far |
| 2025 | $13,019 | $12,509 | $37,365 |
| 2024 | $27,342 | $18,180 | $35,972 |
| 2023 | $11,374 | $12,605 | $26,810 |
| 2022 | $51,276 | $23,235 | $28,042 |
As reported to OCPF. See the full reports at OCPF
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In the news
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Most divided votes
For each session, the 10 roll calls where the losing side was largest, with how Dawne Shand voted. Most roll calls in the Massachusetts Legislature pass by wide margins, so these are where members split the most.
2025–2026
Prioritizing patient access to careFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes121–35 · PassedPrioritizing patient access to careApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes119–33 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2026Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No28–128 · Amendment rejectedPromoting transparency and public access in state governmentApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes125–28 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No34–119 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes30–124 · Amendment rejectedStrengthening health care protections in the CommonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes130–29 · Amendment adoptedStrengthening health care protections in the CommonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No30–129 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2026Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No30–126 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2026Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No28–128 · Amendment rejectedEarlier sessions (10)
Modernizing firearm lawsAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes124–33 · PassedRelative to the Affordable Homes ActAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No30–127 · Amendment rejectedRelative to the Affordable Homes ActAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No32–126 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2025Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Did not vote30–127 · Amendment rejectedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Did not vote123–35 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Accept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Did not vote120–36 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2025Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Did not vote29–128 · Amendment rejectedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes121–33 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No29–125 · Amendment rejectedModernizing firearm lawsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes120–38 · PassedVotes by topic
Roll calls sorted by subject, from the bill title and the question voted on. A vote can fall under more than one topic; budget amendments mostly fall under Taxes and budgets. Tap a topic to see each vote.
Taxes and budgets 220
Water, sewer and environment 25
Health and human services 23
Schools and education 23
Energy and utilities 21
Roads, traffic and transit 19
Housing and zoning 14
Parks, recreation and libraries 9
Police, fire and public safety 9
Licenses and permits 6
Elections and how government runs 4
Appointments and hiring 2
Veterans 2
Bills they filed · 2025–2026
Dawne Shand filed 13 bills as lead sponsor this session. Sorted by subject from each bill’s title; a bill can fall under more than one.
Filing a bill puts an idea before the Legislature. Most bills are not voted on as filed: committees often combine several bills into one new bill, so a law can include a legislator’s idea without carrying their bill number. MassVoter lists what was filed, not what passed.
Licenses and permits 5
Water, sewer and environment 4
Health and human services 3
Roads, traffic and transit 1
Other subjects 2
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 11, 2026).
Bills they signed on to · 2025–2026
Dawne Shand signed on as a co-sponsor of 607 bills filed by other legislators this session. Co-sponsoring means adding your name in support when a bill is filed; it is not a vote. Sorted by subject from each bill’s title; a bill can fall under more than one.
Health and human services 68
Schools and education 46
Water, sewer and environment 35
Police, fire and public safety 28
Housing and zoning 27
Taxes and budgets 23
Appointments and hiring 23
Roads, traffic and transit 21
Veterans 15
Energy and utilities 14
Elections and how government runs 11
Licenses and permits 11
Parks, recreation and libraries 3
Other subjects 325
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 10, 2026). Bills they filed themselves are not listed here.
How Dawne Shand voted
472 recorded votes
To build resilience for Massachusetts communitiesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes151–0 · PassedTo build resilience for Massachusetts communitiesOn adoption of Consolidated Amendment BVoted: Yes152–0 · Amendment adoptedTo build resilience for Massachusetts communitiesOn adoption of Consolidated Amendment AVoted: Yes153–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to teacher preparation and student literacyOn acceptance of conference reportVoted: Yes153–0 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2026Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes154–2 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2026On adoption of Consolidated Amendment AVoted: Yes156–0 · Amendment adoptedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2026Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No28–128 · Amendment rejectedRelative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes156–0 · PassedImplementing the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission ReportApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes156–0 · PassedRegarding free expressionApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes153–3 · PassedRegarding free expressionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No23–133 · Amendment rejectedRegarding free expressionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No2–154 · Amendment rejectedEstablishing the Massachusetts data privacy actApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Did not vote146–0 · PassedEstablishing the Massachusetts data privacy actOn adoption of Consolidated Amendment AVoted: Did not vote146–0 · Amendment adoptedAuthorizing municipalities to opt-in to a temporary pilot to extend the hours of liquor licenses and to allow for public consumption in designated dis…Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes150–0 · Amendment adoptedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2026Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes151–0 · PassedAmending certain laws relative to individuals with disabilitiesOn adoption of a still further amendmentVoted: Yes150–0 · Amendment adoptedProviding for the exchange of certain park land in the town of LexingtonFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes151–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Milton to use certain land acquired for conservation purposes for school purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes149–0 · PassedPromoting transparency and public access in state governmentApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes125–28 · PassedFinancing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridgesFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes152–0 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2026Accept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes153–0 · PassedHonoring Blue Star FamiliesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes156–0 · PassedFacilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorderApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes156–0 · PassedAuthorizing the grant of easements in or takings of certain parcels of land to the city of BostonFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes156–0 · PassedSource: official profile on malegislature.gov. Only roll call votes are listed; bills passed on a voice vote have no individual record. MassVoter never grades or scores legislators. How to read this