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Former State Representative
Geoff Diehl
7th Plymouth District · Republican
- 2017–2018 State Representative, 7th Plymouth · Republican
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2017–2018 · House
507 of 507roll calls voted on (100%) · whole House 98%
237no votes (47% of votes cast) · whole House 18%
282 of 377split votes where Diehl was in the minority (75%) · whole House 17%
0times voted “present”
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- 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.
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Most divided votes
For each session, the 10 roll calls where the losing side was largest, with how Geoff Diehl voted. Most roll calls in the Massachusetts Legislature pass by wide margins, so these are where members split the most.
2017–2018
Establishing the Honorable Peter V. Kocot Act to enhance access to high quality, affordable and transparent healthcare in the CommonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Informed Consent for Concurrent Surgical ProceduresVoted: Yes49–100 · Amendment rejectedRelative to firearmsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Increasing the standard to ‘clear and convincing evidence’ for the Courts to approve an ERPO petitionVoted: Yes40–113 · Amendment rejectedRelative to firearmsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Mental Health CounselingVoted: Yes42–111 · Amendment rejectedRelative to criminal justice reformOn adoption of a further amendment (offered by Ms. Cronin of Easton) to the amendment offered by Mr. Jones of North Reading, et al, to the Senate Bill relative to criminal justice reform care (Senate, No. 2200, amended).Voted: No110–41 · Amendment adoptedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2017On adoption of an amendment (offered by Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2017 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (House, No. 3951, amended).Amendment: Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Education FundingVoted: Yes47–108 · Amendment rejectedProposal for an initiative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in…On again agreeing to the Proposal for an Initiative Amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars (see Senate, No. 10).Voted: No105–48 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2018On adoption of an amendment (adoption tax credit) (offered by Messrs. Lyons of Andover and Lombardo of Billerica) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 (House, No. 3600, amended).Voted: Yes47–110 · Amendment rejectedFurther regulating the compensation of certain public officialsOverride the Governor's vetoVoted: No116–43 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Further regulating the compensation of certain public officialsFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: No116–43 · PassedFurther regulating the compensation of certain public officialsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: No116–44 · 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 302
Health and human services 44
Water, sewer and environment 31
Police, fire and public safety 28
Schools and education 28
Housing and zoning 23
Roads, traffic and transit 22
Parks, recreation and libraries 15
Veterans 10
Appointments and hiring 10
Licenses and permits 10
Energy and utilities 8
Elections and how government runs 3
How Geoff Diehl voted
520 recorded votes
Promoting climate change adaptation, environmental and natural resource protection, and investment in recreational assets and opportunityOn adoption of consolidated amendment AVoted: Yes143–3 · Amendment adoptedOrder for H4605On adoptionVoted: No110–36 · PassedTo protect animal welfare and safety in cities and townsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes147–0 · PassedProviding continued investment in the life sciences industry in the CommonwealthFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes145–3 · PassedProviding for capital facility repairs and improvements for the CommonwealthFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes145–3 · PassedProviding for capital facility repairs and improvements for the CommonwealthAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes144–3 · PassedTo promote and enhance civic engagementApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes151–0 · PassedRelative to disability benefitsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes151–0 · PassedRelative to disability benefitsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: W&M TechVoted: Yes151–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to community benefit districtsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes149–2 · PassedRelative to veterans' benefits, rights, appreciation, validation and enforcementApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes150–0 · PassedFinancing the production and preservation of housing for low and moderate income residentsFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes151–2 · PassedRelative to firearmsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: No139–14 · PassedRelative to firearmsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: notifying the agency, board, or supervisory authority governing any and all professional or civil licenses, permits, or certifications an individualVoted: Yes35–118 · Amendment rejectedRelative to firearmsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: increasing the standard needed to file a petitionVoted: Yes36–117 · Amendment rejectedRelative to firearmsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Increasing the standard to ‘clear and convincing evidence’ for the Courts to approve an ERPO petitionVoted: Yes40–113 · Amendment rejectedRelative to firearmsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: CounselVoted: Yes36–117 · Amendment rejectedRelative to firearmsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Mental Health ProvisionVoted: Yes34–119 · Amendment rejectedFinancing the production and preservation of housing for low and moderate income residentsAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes151–2 · PassedRelative to firearmsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billAmendment: Mental Health CounselingVoted: Yes42–111 · Amendment rejectedRelative to the municipal police training fundApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: No149–4 · PassedRelative to the Garden of PeaceFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes151–0 · PassedProviding continued investment in the life sciences industry in the CommonwealthApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes149–3 · PassedTo protect youth from the health risks of tobacco and nicotine addictionApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes147–4 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2019Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes150–4 · 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