Patrick has consistently been appointed Ranking Member of several Joint Committees, including the Committees on:
- Ways and Means
- Education
- Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
- Global Warming and Climate Change
- Housing
- Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
- Public Health
- Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
- The Judiciary
- Community Development and Small Businesses
- Labor and Workforce Development
- Ethics
- Personnel and Administration
Through these Committees, Patrick works hands-on to advance relevant legislation. In addition, he often serves on Conference Committees to refine and consolidate bill language for final passage into law.