Throughout his tenure, Senator Baddour has made education a foremost priority, winning millions of dollars to support public schools, community colleges, and adult basic education centers across the district. Steve’s work as a legislator is part of a longstanding commitment to advocacy and community service. As an Assistant Attorney General, he established a reputation for fighting to protect working people that he continues to foster as a Senator.

Senator Baddour gears his work not only toward reform, but toward practical changes that can improve the lives of the people he represents. In 2003, he co-authored the toughest environmental protection bill passed in decades and, when the Senate sought to eliminate tax loopholes for companies benefiting from clever accounting, Steve fought for that too.

Senator Baddour notes that his proudest moment was the passage of Melanie’s Law, a piece of legislation he authored designed to protect our families from repeat drunk drivers. The bill, named for Melanie Powell, a young girl struck and killed by a drunk driver, won praise for instituting what are arguably the toughest drunk driving laws in the United States.

In serving as an advocate for his constituents, Senator Baddour’s approach has always been to encourage individuals to take an active role in improving their communities and providing input on the state level. He frequently organizes community forums and hearings to address issues as wide ranging as economic development and small business advocacy, public safety, veterans’ issues, health care and public education. He also continues to join Senator Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) in hosting their local cable access program “Across the Aisle” to address current affairs and present them to their constituents.

Senator Baddour continues to serve as Chairman of the Joint Committee on Transportation and Vice-Chairman of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary. He also serves as a member of the Joint Committees on Ways and Means, Children & Families, Post Audit & Oversight, and Election Laws. Locally, Steve is an active member of the Northeastern Legislative Caucus.

Senator Baddour’s passionate advocacy stems from longstanding personal ties to the community. A life-long resident of Methuen, Steve attended Methuen public schools and received his B.A. from the University of Massachusetts and his J.D. from the Massachusetts School of Law. He lives with his wife, Ann, and two young daughters, Isabella and Victoria, in Methuen.