State Senator
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Job Description
Develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.
Job Tasks
- Analyze and understand the local and national implications of proposed legislation.
- Appoint nominees to leadership posts, or approve such appointments.
- Confer with colleagues to formulate positions and strategies pertaining to pending issues.
- Debate the merits of proposals and bill amendments during floor sessions, following the appropriate rules of procedure.
- Develop expertise in subject matters related to committee assignments.
Annual Salary
- Workers on average earn – $33,200 annual.
- Projected Growth (2019-2029) Faster than average (5%-7%)
- Projected job openings (2019-2029) 3900
Required Education
High school diploma/GED, Bachelor’s Degree not required
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Karen Spilka
Massachusetts State Senator
Being a legislator was the last career I thought I have—and I especially never dreamed of becoming Massachusetts State Senate President. My path to becoming a state legislator was not straightforward, but I utilize all the skills and experiences I picked up along the way.
I studied French early in my college career, but I eventually shifted my major, and my school, to Cornell University, where I received my bachelor’s in social work. Inspired by my mother who was a social worker, and having grown up in a household with a father with mental illness, I was compelled to help others access the mental and behavioral health care services we all deserve.
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