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Jonathan Hecht
29th Middlesex District · Democrat
- 2019–2020 State Representative, 29th Middlesex · Democrat
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2019–2020 · House
430 of 430roll calls voted on (100%) · whole House 99%
70no votes (16% of votes cast) · whole House 24%
26 of 301split votes where Hecht was in the minority (9%) · whole House 16%
1times voted “present”
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- Counted from the official House and Senate roll calls. Quorum calls are not counted.
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Missed votes
2019–2020Missed 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 →
Most divided votes
For each session, the 10 roll calls where the losing side was largest, with how Jonathan Hecht voted. Most roll calls in the Massachusetts Legislature pass by wide margins, so these are where members split the most.
2019–2020
Relative 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: Yes62–94 · 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: Yes83–76 · 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: Yes55–103 · 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 217
Police, fire and public safety 45
Health and human services 35
Schools and education 32
Roads, traffic and transit 32
Water, sewer and environment 27
Appointments and hiring 15
Parks, recreation and libraries 12
Energy and utilities 4
Veterans 2
Licenses and permits 2
Elections and how government runs 1
How Jonathan Hecht voted
478 recorded votes
Authorizing the lease of certain land in the town of Oak Bluffs to the Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group, Inc. for shellfish propagation and other fis…Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes154–0 · PassedRelative to an easement in LynnFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes154–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 0340-0198 Suffolk DA Police OTVoted: Yes124–29 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 0340-0100 Suffolk DAs OfficeVoted: Yes125–29 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 0340-0398 Eastern DA Police OTVoted: Yes128–25 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 0340-0300 Eastern DAs OfficeVoted: Yes130–24 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 0340-0598 Hampden DA Police OTVoted: Yes127–26 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Scituate to use certain conservation land for general municipal purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes154–0 · PassedProviding for the permanent protection and stewardship of the historic Lampson Brook Farm in BelchertownFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes154–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 0340-0500 Hampen DAs OfficeVoted: Yes130–24 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 0340-0798 Norfolk DA police OTVoted: Yes130–23 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 0340-0700 Norfolk DAs OfficeVoted: Yes132–22 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 0340-0898 Plymouth DA police OTVoted: Yes134–20 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 0340-0800 Plymouth DAs OfficeVoted: Yes135–17 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 7008-1300 Inter. Trade CouncilVoted: Yes124–29 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 7002-0017 Hou & Eco Dev. IT CostsVoted: Yes124–29 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 0340-1098 Cape & Islands DA policeVoted: Yes130–23 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 0340-0698 Northwestern DA police OTVoted: Yes128–25 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 0340-0498 Worcester DA police OTVoted: Yes133–20 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 0340-1198 Berkshire DA police OTVoted: Yes123–29 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 0340-0298 Middlesex DA police OTVoted: Yes122–30 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 8910-8630 Norfolk Sheriff programsVoted: Yes126–27 · PassedProviding for a department of children and families school attendance reportOverride the Governor's vetoVoted: Yes122–30 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Providing for a long term and congregate care coronavirus transmission reduction guidance reportOverride the Governor's vetoVoted: Yes122–30 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Establishing a federal coronavirus relief funds websiteOverride the Governor's vetoVoted: Yes122–30 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Source: 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