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Mark D. Sylvia
10th Bristol District · Democrat
Towns: Acushnet, Fairhaven, Marion, Mattapoisett, New Bedford, Rochester (some only in part)
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Mark D. Sylvia vs Brendalee A. SmithThe quiz for this race is coming. See everything on the ballot in the meantime.See the ballot →Record at a glance · 2025–2026 · House
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- Counted from the official House and Senate roll calls. Quorum calls are not counted.
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Committees and leadership · 2025–2026
- House Committee on Climate Action and Sustainability
- House Committee on Federal Funding, Policy and Accountability
- Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
- Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
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 4 of 267 roll callsRank 88 of 162 representatives98%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
Contributions deposited since Sep 30: $1,660, from deposit reports. They will be in the totals above when the next bank report comes in.
Year by year
| Year | Raised | Spent | Cash at the end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $60,031 | $59,370 | $23,876 so far |
| 2025 | $48,266 | $27,062 | $23,214 |
| 2024 | $101,558 | $99,756 | $2,010 |
As reported to OCPF. See the full reports at OCPF
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In the news
- New Bedford’s state reps will press House leadership to fund Fire Station 9The New Bedford Light · Oct 8, 2026
- Write-in candidate for state rep, Brendalee Smith, will face SylviaThe New Bedford Light · Sep 8, 2026
- All Four New Bedford State Reps voted against auditing Massachusetts legislators (themselves)New Bedford Guide · Feb 27, 2025
- Mayor to DPU: “Eversource rates forcing New Bedford residents to make difficult choices”New Bedford Guide · Feb 22, 2025
- Four New Bedford State Reps vote for $425 million Massachusetts emergency shelter funding New Bedford Guide · Feb 10, 2025
Stories that name Mark D. Sylvia in the headline or opening, newest first, from 25 free news outlets (see the list). Headlines appear as each outlet published them; MassVoter does not write, choose or rate them. Only stories that are free to read are listed.
Disclosure: MassVoter’s founder, Michael Silvia, is the publisher of Fall River Reporter and New Bedford Guide.
Most divided votes
For each session, the 10 roll calls where the losing side was largest, with how Mark D. Sylvia 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: No30–124 · 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 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 119
Schools and education 17
Energy and utilities 16
Health and human services 12
Water, sewer and environment 12
Roads, traffic and transit 11
Licenses and permits 6
Elections and how government runs 4
Parks, recreation and libraries 3
Police, fire and public safety 2
Housing and zoning 1
Bills they filed · 2025–2026
Mark D. Sylvia 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.
Taxes and budgets 3
Appointments and hiring 3
Police, fire and public safety 2
Water, sewer and environment 1
Schools and education 1
Veterans 1
Energy and utilities 1
Licenses and permits 1
Other subjects 5
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 11, 2026).
Bills they signed on to · 2025–2026
Mark D. Sylvia signed on as a co-sponsor of 684 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 79
Schools and education 58
Water, sewer and environment 37
Police, fire and public safety 35
Appointments and hiring 29
Housing and zoning 28
Taxes and budgets 27
Roads, traffic and transit 26
Energy and utilities 20
Veterans 17
Elections and how government runs 12
Licenses and permits 9
Parks, recreation and libraries 8
Other subjects 358
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 10, 2026). Bills they filed themselves are not listed here.
How Mark D. Sylvia voted
269 recorded votes
Authorizing the town of Bourne to convey a right-of-way and easementFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes151–0 · PassedAuthorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to acquire interests in certain portions of land owned by the town of Andover which were ac…Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes152–0 · PassedAuthorizing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting by and through its Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, to grant permanent ease…Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes152–0 · PassedAuthorizing the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game to convey easements over certain parcels of landFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes152–0 · PassedRelative to the Pilgrim Memorial Park in PlymouthFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes152–0 · PassedAuthorizing the Buzzards Bay Water District to convey non-exclusive easements over a certain parcel of landFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes152–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Hingham to grant to the commonwealth of Massachusetts certain parcels of land in the town of Hingham for highway purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes152–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Nantucket conservation commission to convey a certain parcel of land situated in the town for purposes of conveyance to the to…Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes151–0 · PassedPrioritizing patient access to careFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes121–35 · PassedEnhancing child welfare protectionsAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes157–0 · PassedTo improve Massachusetts home careFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorCo-sponsor Voted: Yes157–0 · PassedTo improve Massachusetts home careAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsCo-sponsor Voted: Yes157–0 · PassedUpdating the Move Over LawApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes157–0 · PassedRelative to James J. O'Neil ParkFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes157–0 · PassedMandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employerApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes157–0 · PassedEstablishing a Medal of Fidelity license plateApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes157–0 · PassedRegarding free expressionFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorCo-sponsor Voted: Yes156–1 · PassedRelative to primary care for youApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes158–0 · PassedRelative to primary care for you, amended On adoption of consolidated amendmeVoted: Yes158–0 · PassedPromoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes137–21 · PassedAuthorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to take easements over certain land located in the city of Woburn and the town of Burlingto…Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes158–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes149–0 · Attendance checkAuthorizing the Barnstable county and the town of Bourne to convey certain parcels of land and certain interests in land in the town of BourneFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes158–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Billerica to transfer control of certain land in the town of Billerica for the Yankee Doodle Bike PathFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes158–0 · PassedRelative to a conservation restriction in the town of MiddletonFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes158–0 · 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