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Shirley B. Arriaga
8th Hampden District · Democrat
Towns: Chicopee (some only in part)
- 2025–2026 State Representative, 8th Hampden · Democrat
- 2023–2024 State Representative, 8th Hampden · Democrat
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2025–2026 · House
Session by session
| Session | Roll calls voted on | No votes | In the minority (split votes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2026 | 262 of 267 | 73 | 0 of 167 |
| 2023–2024 | 201 of 201 | 23 | 1 of 106 |
How these numbers work
- 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.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no (ties not counted). “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes.
- “Whole House” combines every member’s record for the same session. Percentages are shown only with at least 10 votes to count.
- Most bills pass or die without a roll call, so these numbers cover only part of a legislator’s work.
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Committees and leadership · 2025–2026
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- Joint Committee on Higher Education
- Joint Committee on Public Health
- Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
- Joint Committee on Ways and Means
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 5 of 267 roll callsRank 98 of 162 representatives98%voted2023–2024Missed 0 of 201 roll callsRank 1 of 164 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 | $3,892 | $5,682 | $4,377 so far |
| 2025 | $5,966 | $5,253 | $6,168 |
| 2024 | $6,006 | $5,054 | $5,435 |
| 2023 | $6,523 | $3,000 | $4,354 |
| 2022 | $66,483 | $70,704 | $831 |
As reported to OCPF. See the full reports at OCPF
How to read this
- Candidates report to OCPF, the state’s campaign finance office. Most file with a bank that reports to OCPF, so totals are updated often.
- “Raised” is all money the campaign took in, including loans from the candidate. “Cash on hand” is what was left on the latest report.
- Shares count contributions only, from the line-by-line reports up to the latest bank report date, so they are shown as percentages. “PACs and other political committees” includes party committees. “Small gifts not listed one by one” are gifts of $50 or less that the law lets campaigns report as one total.
- Outside spending is money spent by groups that are not part of the campaign, such as independent expenditure PACs. The candidate does not control it.
- Federal candidates (U.S. Senate and U.S. House) report to the Federal Election Commission, not OCPF, and are not shown here.
- MassVoter updates these numbers every night from OCPF. Last update: October 12, 2026.
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In the news
- Two Chicopee women nominated for Deborah Sampson AwardWWLP 22News · Jun 27, 2026
- Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen receives $50K donation to fight food insecurityWWLP 22News · May 4, 2026
- RiverMills Center in Chicopee gets $50K grant for seniorsWWLP 22News · Mar 16, 2026
- Connection between street list, voter registration questionedWWLP 22News · Oct 3, 2025
Stories that name Shirley B. Arriaga 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.
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Most divided votes
For each session, the 10 roll calls where the losing side was largest, with how Shirley B. Arriaga 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 rejectedEarlier sessions (10)
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: No120–38 · 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 220
Water, sewer and environment 25
Health and human services 23
Schools and education 23
Energy and utilities 21
Roads, traffic and transit 19
Housing and zoning 14
Parks, recreation and libraries 9
Police, fire and public safety 9
Licenses and permits 6
Elections and how government runs 4
Appointments and hiring 2
Veterans 2
Bills they filed · 2025–2026
Shirley B. Arriaga filed 21 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.
Appointments and hiring 3
Veterans 3
Housing and zoning 1
Schools and education 1
Elections and how government runs 1
Other subjects 12
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 11, 2026).
Bills they signed on to · 2025–2026
Shirley B. Arriaga signed on as a co-sponsor of 643 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 73
Schools and education 52
Water, sewer and environment 33
Housing and zoning 30
Police, fire and public safety 28
Appointments and hiring 24
Taxes and budgets 23
Roads, traffic and transit 21
Veterans 20
Energy and utilities 16
Elections and how government runs 13
Licenses and permits 7
Parks, recreation and libraries 4
Other subjects 345
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 10, 2026). Bills they filed themselves are not listed here.
How Shirley B. Arriaga voted
472 recorded votes
Enhancing child welfare protectionsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes160–0 · Amendment adoptedEnhancing child welfare protectionsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes159–1 · Amendment adoptedRelative to assault and battery upon a transit workerApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes160–0 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2025Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes141–14 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2025On adoption of consolidated amendment BVoted: Yes151–4 · Amendment adoptedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2025On adoption of consolidated amendment AVoted: Yes144–11 · Amendment adoptedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2025Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes147–8 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2026Shall item 7077-0023 (Tufts Veterinary SchoolVoted: Yes148–7 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2026Shall item 7061-9010 (Charter School ReimbursVoted: Yes155–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2026Shall item 7007-0150 (Regional Economic DevelVoted: Yes153–2 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2026Shall item 7004-3036 (Housing Services and CoVoted: Yes131–24 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2026Shall item 7003-0606 (Manufacturing PartnershVoted: Yes141–14 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2026Shall item 7002-1091 (Career Technical InstitVoted: Yes142–13 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2026Shall item 4513-1020 (Early Intervention ServVoted: Yes139–16 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2026Shall item 4512-0200 (Bureau of Substance AddVoted: Yes147–8 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2026Shall item 4110-1000 (Community Services forVoted: Yes155–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2026Shall item 4000-0641 (Nursing Facility Rate AVoted: Yes155–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2026Shall item 4000-0051 (Family Resource CentersVoted: Yes133–22 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2026Shall item 2810-0100 (State Parks and RecreatVoted: Yes151–3 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2026Shall item 1231-1000 (Sewer Rate Relief) stanVoted: Yes143–11 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2026Shall item 0330-0300 (Administrative Staff) sVoted: Yes132–23 · PassedMaking appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projectsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes148–1 · PassedStrengthening health care protections in the CommonwealthFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes132–24 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2025On acceptanceVoted: Yes150–6 · PassedStrengthening health care protections in the CommonwealthOn concurrenceVoted: 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