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Richard G. Wells, Jr.
7th Norfolk District · Democrat
Towns: Milton, Randolph (some only in part)
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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
- Joint Committee on Higher Education
- Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
- Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
- Joint Committee on Revenue
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 0 of 267 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
Where the 2025–26 contributions came from
Gifts from individuals
Year by year
| Year | Raised | Spent | Cash at the end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $24,248 | $20,849 | $16,614 so far |
| 2025 | $17,736 | $11,191 | $12,995 |
| 2024 | $58,693 | $55,396 | $6,415 |
As reported to OCPF. See the full reports at OCPF
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In the news
- Massachusetts bill will establish penalties for those who intentionally impede, interfere, threaten, or harass first responders; detractors have First Amendment concernsFall River Reporter · Apr 3, 2025
Stories that name Richard G. Wells 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 Richard G. Wells, Jr. 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: Present34–119 · 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: Yes30–126 · 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
Richard G. Wells, Jr. filed 7 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.
Roads, traffic and transit 1
Licenses and permits 1
Taxes and budgets 1
Other subjects 4
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 11, 2026).
Bills they signed on to · 2025–2026
Richard G. Wells, Jr. signed on as a co-sponsor of 667 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 82
Schools and education 47
Police, fire and public safety 38
Water, sewer and environment 37
Appointments and hiring 30
Housing and zoning 29
Roads, traffic and transit 27
Taxes and budgets 25
Veterans 16
Energy and utilities 13
Elections and how government runs 11
Licenses and permits 9
Parks, recreation and libraries 3
Other subjects 351
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 10, 2026). Bills they filed themselves are not listed here.
How Richard G. Wells, Jr. voted
269 recorded votes
State budget for fiscal year 2027On adoption of Consolidated Amendment CVoted: Yes156–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No26–129 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2027On adoption of Consolidated Amendment BVoted: Yes136–20 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2027On adoption of Consolidated Amendment AVoted: Yes132–23 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No27–129 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No30–124 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No25–132 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No25–131 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No25–132 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No25–132 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No25–132 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No25–132 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No25–131 · Amendment rejectedFinancing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridgesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes155–0 · PassedTo promote student learning and mental healthApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes129–25 · PassedPromoting safe technology use and distraction-free education for youthOn adoption of Consolidated Amendment BVoted: Yes144–10 · Amendment adoptedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes154–0 · Attendance checkPromoting safe technology use and distraction-free education for youthOn adoption of Consolidated Amendment AVoted: Yes155–0 · Amendment adoptedPromoting safe technology use and distraction-free education for youthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No27–128 · Amendment rejectedModernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis lawsAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes155–0 · PassedPromoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes134–21 · PassedPromoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes136–18 · Amendment adoptedPromoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes155–0 · Amendment adoptedPromoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes130–25 · Amendment adoptedPromoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes151–3 · Amendment adoptedSource: 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