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State Representative
Jerald A. Parisella
6th Essex District · Democrat
Towns: Beverly, Wenham (some only in part)
- 2025–2026 State Representative, 6th Essex · Democrat
- 2023–2024 State Representative, 6th Essex · Democrat
- 2021–2022 State Representative, 6th Essex · Democrat
- 2019–2020 State Representative, 6th Essex · Democrat
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No roll call votes recorded for Jerald A. Parisella in this session yet.
Missed votes
2023–2024Missed 0 of 201 roll callsRank 1 of 164 representatives · Every roll call100%voted2021–2022Missed 0 of 235 roll callsRank 1 of 161 representatives · Every roll call100%voted2019–2020Missed 0 of 430 roll callsRank 1 of 162 representatives · Every roll call100%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
$0raised in 2025–26
$64,312spent in 2025–26
$0cash on hand through Jun 30, 2025
Year by year
| Year | Raised | Spent | Cash at the end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0 | $64,312 | $0 |
| 2024 | $19,207 | $15,599 | $64,312 |
| 2023 | $15,054 | $17,481 | $60,580 |
| 2022 | $28,288 | $13,434 | $62,707 |
| 2021 | $22,088 | $16,919 | $47,853 |
| 2020 | $21,222 | $19,033 | $37,544 |
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Most divided votes
For each session, the 10 roll calls where the losing side was largest, with how Jerald A. Parisella voted. Most roll calls in the Massachusetts Legislature pass by wide margins, so these are where members split the most.
2023–2024
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: No30–127 · Amendment rejectedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes123–35 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Accept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes120–36 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2025Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No29–128 · 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 · PassedEarlier sessions (20)
Relative to work and family mobilityOverride the Governor's vetoVoted: Yes119–36 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Relative to work and family mobilityFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes117–36 · PassedRelative to work and family mobilityAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes118–36 · PassedRelative to work and family mobilityApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes120–36 · PassedFostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityOn adoption of a further amendmentVoted: Yes93–64 · Amendment adoptedOrder (filed by Mr. Galvin of Canton) for the adoption of permanent House Rules for the 192nd General Court governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessio…Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No39–119 · Amendment rejectedOrder (filed by Mr. Galvin of Canton) for the adoption of permanent House Rules for the 192nd General Court governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessio…Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No41–117 · Amendment rejectedOrder (filed by Mr. Galvin of Canton) for the adoption of permanent House Rules for the 192nd General Court governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessio…Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No38–121 · Amendment rejectedProposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in…of 2021 on again agreeing to the amendmentVoted: Yes121–39 · Amendment adoptedProposed Joint Rules governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No38–121 · Amendment rejectedRelative to justice, equity and accountability in law enforcement in the CommonwealthFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes91–67 · PassedRelative to justice, equity and accountability in law enforcement in the CommonwealthAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes92–67 · PassedPutting Patients FirstAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Present62–94 · Amendment rejectedTo reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes93–66 · PassedTo reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorOn further amendment to Consol "C"Voted: Yes72–87 · Amendment rejectedTo reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No55–104 · Amendment rejectedTo reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No53–106 · Amendment rejectedTo reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No68–90 · Amendment rejectedTo reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No83–76 · Amendment adoptedOrder (filed by Mr. Galvin of Canton) for the adoption of House Rules for the 191st General Court governing the 2019-2020 legislative sessions (House…Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No55–103 · Amendment rejectedVotes 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 395
Health and human services 69
Water, sewer and environment 65
Police, fire and public safety 62
Roads, traffic and transit 58
Schools and education 48
Parks, recreation and libraries 28
Housing and zoning 21
Energy and utilities 19
Appointments and hiring 18
Elections and how government runs 13
Veterans 9
Licenses and permits 4
How Jerald A. Parisella voted
968 recorded votes
State budget for fiscal year 2025item 2511-0100 Agricultural ResourceVoted: Yes155–2 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2025Set aside the chamber's usual rules to take this up nowVoted: Yes132–25 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2025item 1231-1000 Sewer Rate Relief FundVoted: Yes155–2 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2025Set aside the chamber's usual rules to take this up nowVoted: Yes132–25 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes154–0 · Attendance checkRelative to property tax classification in the city of BostonApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes133–24 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Eastham, acting by and through its board of selectmen, to convey a conservation restriction on a certain parcel of land to the…Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes158–0 · PassedTo increase kennel safety, aka Ollie's LawApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes159–0 · PassedRelative to a commission to study the intentional misrepresentation of a service animalApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes159–0 · PassedRelative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes and bears in traveling exhibits and showsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes157–0 · PassedRelative to animal welfare and reporting of animal cruelty, abuse or neglectApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes159–0 · PassedRelative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparencyApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes158–0 · PassedPromoting access and affordability of prescription drugsConsolidated AmendmentsVoted: Yes158–0 · Amendment adoptedTo provide for the future information technology needs of MassachusettsFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes156–2 · PassedTo provide for the future information technology needs of MassachusettsAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes155–2 · PassedRelative to salary range transparencyAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes153–5 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Milton to use certain land acquired for conservation purposes for school purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes156–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2025Accept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes154–3 · PassedModernizing firearm lawsAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes124–33 · PassedUpgrading the grid and protecting ratepayersApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes131–25 · PassedProviding protections for reproductive or gender-affirming care location informationApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes159–0 · PassedRelative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadershipApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes155–2 · PassedRelative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadershipConsolidated "C"Voted: Yes157–0 · PassedRelative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadershipConsolidated "B"Voted: Yes154–3 · PassedRelative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadershipConsolidated "A"Voted: Yes132–24 · 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