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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Michael J. Rodrigues Democrat - First Bristol and Plymouth

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  Michael.Rodrigues@masenate.gov

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Amendments Table
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Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2121 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation relative to post-retirement earnings of public retirees. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4402 By Representative Haddad of Somerset and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patricia A. Haddad and Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Maria G. Fernandes, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.6  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1 Senate, January 4, 2017 -- Offered by Senator Michael J. Rodrigues relative to forming a special committee of the Senate to conduct regional public forums.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.94  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.22 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 94) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and Thomas J. Calter for legislation to improve housing opportunities and the Massachusetts economy. Community Development and Small Businesses.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.147  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.9 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 147) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation relative to check cashing fees. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.148  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.10 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 148) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation relative to mobile spas. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.149  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.12 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 149) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation relative to the security of personal financial information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.480  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.265 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 480) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Michael O. Moore, Peter J. Durant, David K. Muradian, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to horse riding instructor’s licenses. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.575  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.11 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 575) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation relative to the Massachusetts insurers insolvency fund. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.576  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.15 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 576) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Alan Silvia for legislation relative to credit and debit cards. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.577  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.20 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 577) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation relative to public funds. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.578  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.28 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 578) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation relative to notice requirements for insurance premium changes and insurance coverage changes. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.579  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.29 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 579) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation relative to the duplicate application requirement for dwelling fire insurance policies. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.580  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.88 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 580) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation relative to commonwealth automobile reinsurers. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.581  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.89 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 581) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation relative to the compulsory automobile insurance limits. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.582  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.212 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 582) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Donald F. Humason, Jr., William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to limit retroactive denials of health insurance claims for mental health and substance abuse services. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.583  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.213 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 583) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Colleen M. Garry, Alan Silvia, Linda Dorcena Forry and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to generic medications. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.584  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.214 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 584) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Patricia A. Haddad, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation relative to interstate branching of a credit union and the Massachusetts Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.585  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.215 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 585) of Michael J. Rodrigues, David F. DeCoste, Paul A. Schmid, III, Alan Silvia and others for legislation relative to the investment authority of the Massachusetts Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.586  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.749 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 586) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation relative to single risk limitations. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.587  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1968 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 587) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation to modernize the Credit Union Laws. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.659  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.748 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 659) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Michael F. Rush, Michael D. Brady, Alan Silvia and others for legislation to improve health care cost accountability. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.660  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1115 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 660) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Michael F. Rush and Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to health care non-discrimination. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.707  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2029 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 707) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Alan Silvia for legislation relative to college and universities tuition and fees. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.926  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.24 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 926) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation to expedite the transfer of cases to the permit session of land court. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.927  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.257 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 927) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation relative to certain appeals in the Superior Court and the Land Court. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1041  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.14 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1041) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to the recognition and registration of professional employer organizations operating in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1042  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.17 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1042) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the pooling of tips. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1043  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.23 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1043) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation to enhance employment opportunities. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1114  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.256 By Representative Schmid of Westport and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1114) of Paul A. Schmid, III and Michael J. Rodrigues (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Westport to convey a non-exclusive access easement in a portion of certain town property. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1153  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.144 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1153) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation to provide training for certain local boards and commissions. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1451  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.16 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1451) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Susan Williams Gifford, Chris Walsh, Harold P. Naughton, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the hours of employment of pensioners for services after retirement in the public sector. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1539  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.337 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1539) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to Title V income tax credit reform of financial aid for homeowners who have incurred costs for the repair or replacement of failed septic systems. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1604  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.18 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1604) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation to provide interest rate parity. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1605  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.19 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1605) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation relative to the corporate excise tax. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1606  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.21 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1606) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Jennifer L. Flanagan for legislation to enhance the creative economy through the tax code. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1607  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.258 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1607) of Michael J. Rodrigues, John W. Scibak, David F. DeCoste, Steven S. Howitt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to application deadlines for agricultural, horticultural, or recreational land. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1608  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.259 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1608) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Alan Silvia for legislation to provide for sales tax fairness for main street retailers through minimum simplification. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1609  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.296 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1609) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Alan Silvia for legislation to enhance Department of Revenue reporting. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1610  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.603 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1610) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Barbara A. L'Italien, Jose F. Tosado, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation to extend the Brownfields tax credit. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1611  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.606 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1611) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Patricia A. Haddad, Alan Silvia and Carole A. Fiola for legislation to expand the Brownfields tax credit to encourage affordable housing. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1612  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.731 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1612) of Michael J. Rodrigues, James J. Lyons, Jr. and Richard J. Ross for legislation relative to the taxation of rolling stock. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1613  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1097 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1613) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Alan Silvia and Jennifer L. Flanagan for legislation relative to clarifying property tax exemptions for solar and wind systems. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1614  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1116 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1614) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Jay R. Kaufman for legislation to combat illegal tobacco and prevent further loss of revenue to the commonwealth. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1615  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1117 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1615) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Mark C. Montigny, Susan Williams Gifford, Christopher M. Markey and others for legislation relative to solar and wind property tax exemptions. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1616  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1118 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1616) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation to update and modernize the room occupancy excise. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1617  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1546 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1617) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation to clarify the local taxation of clean energy producing property. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1715  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.663 By Representative Silvia of Fall River and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1715) of Alan Silvia, Michael J. Rodrigues and others relative to the Massachusetts Historical Commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1755  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.13 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1755) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation to eliminate contingency fee auditors. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1756  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.56 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1756) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Alan Silvia for legislation relative to energy burdens. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1757  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.218 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1757) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Patrick M. O'Connor, Alan Silvia and Paul A. Schmid, III for legislation to increase the transparency of the Massachusetts Historical Commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1881  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.732 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1881) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Kenneth J. Donnelly, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to energy efficiency improvements. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1975  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1971 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1975) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation to enable innovation in the automotive industry to create the highly efficient vehicles of tomorrow. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2098  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2202 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2098) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Carole A. Fiola, Paul A. Schmid, III, Alan Silvia and others for legislation to name a certain bridge in the city of Fall River as the Leonard “Lenny” Kaplan Memorial Bridge. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2171  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2329 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2171) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Rodrigues and William M. Straus for legislation relative to the retirement allowance of Jana Cavanaugh. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2175  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2334 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2175) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Keiko M. Orrall, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to reform agricultural preservation restrictions. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2216  Senate, November 8, 2017 -- Text of Amendment #143 (Senator Rodrigues et al) to the Senate Committee Bill furthering health empowerment and affordability by leveraging transformative health care (Senate, No. 2202)
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2303  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2532 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2303) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Paul A. Schmid, III (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Westport to grant 1 additional liquor license for the sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2324  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2541 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2324) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Steven S. Howitt and Patricia A. Haddad for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for David Silvia Jr., an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2417  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2623 Senate, April 11, 2018 -- Offered by Senator Michael J. Rodrigues et al relative to pending acquisition of Mount Ida College by the University of Massachusetts
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2652  Senate, July 25, 2018 -- Text of amendment (171) (offered by Senator Rodrigues) to the House Bill relative economic development in the commonwealth
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2780  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3751 By Representative Orrall of Lakeville and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2780) of Keiko M. Orrall and Michael J. Rodrigues (by vote of the town) that the town of Lakeville be authorized to establish a department of inspectional services and permitting for said town . Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2790  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3807 By Representative Fiola of Fall River and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2790) of Carole A. Fiola and Michael J. Rodrigues (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the Fall River Retirement Board be authorized to pay certain retirement benefits to the surviving spouse of Adam Franco. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3815  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4103 By Representative Schmid of Westport and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul A. Schmid, III and Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation to designate a portion of Route 88 in the town of Westport as Governor Cellucci circle. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4031  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4298 By Representative Fiola of Fall River and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carole A. Fiola and Michael J. Rodrigues relative to designating a certain bridge in the city of Fall River as the Ronald Costa bridge. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4266  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4586 By Representative Schmid of Westport and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul A. Schmid, III and Michael J. Rodrigues relative to the retention of animal inspection records. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4321  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4587 By Representative Schmid of Westport and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul A. Schmid, III and Michael J. Rodrigues that the Director of Animal Health be authorized to require annual training for municipal animal inspectors. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.