2003–2004 Massachusetts legislature

The 183rd Massachusetts General Court, consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives, met in 2003 and 2004 during the governorship of Mitt Romney. Robert Travaglini served as president of the Senate. Thomas Finneran and then Salvatore DiMasi each served as speaker of the House.

183rd
Massachusetts General Court
182nd 184th
Overview
Legislative bodyGeneral Court
TermJanuary 1, 2003 (2003-01-01) – January 4, 2005 (2005-01-04)
Election2002 general election
Websitemass.gov/legis/legis.htm
Senate
Members40
PresidentRobert Travaglini
Majority LeaderFrederick Berry
Majority WhipJoan Menard
Minority LeaderBrian Lees
Minority WhipBruce Tarr
Party controlDemocrat
House
Members160
SpeakerThomas Finneran (2003–2004)
Salvatore DiMasi (2004)
Majority LeaderSalvatore DiMasi (2003–2004)
Majority WhipLida E. Harkins
Minority LeaderBradley Jones Jr.
Minority WhipGeorge N. Peterson Jr.
Party controlDemocrat
Robert Travaglini, Senate president.
Thomas Finneran, House speaker until September 28, 2004
Salvatore DiMasi, House speaker from September 28, 2004
Leaders of the Massachusetts General Court, 2003-2004.

Notable legislation included "one of the toughest smoking bans in the US, covering workplaces, restaurants, and bars across the state (many of which were already smoke-free as a result of local legislation)."

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