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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Michael J. Rodrigues Democrat - First Bristol and Plymouth

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Senate Ways and Means Chair
  Michael.Rodrigues@masenate.gov

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Boston, MA, 02133
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Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  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.
  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.
S.6  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.
S.94  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.
S.147  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.
S.148  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.
S.149  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.
S.480  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.
S.575  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.
S.576  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.
S.577  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.
S.578  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.
S.579  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.
S.580  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.
S.581  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.
S.582  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.
S.583  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.
S.584  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.
S.585  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.
S.586  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.
S.587  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.
S.659  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.
S.660  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.
S.707  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.
S.926  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.
S.927  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.
S.1041  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.
S.1042  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.
S.1043  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.
H.1114  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.]
S.1153  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.
S.1451  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.
H.1539  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.
S.1604  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.
S.1605  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.
S.1606  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.
S.1607  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.
S.1608  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.
S.1609  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.
S.1610  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.
S.1611  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.
S.1612  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.
S.1613  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.
S.1614  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.
S.1615  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.
S.1616  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.
S.1617  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.
H.1715  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.
S.1755  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.
S.1756  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.
S.1757  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.
S.1881  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.
S.1975  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.
S.2098  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.
S.2171  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.
S.2175  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.
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)
S.2303  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.]
S.2324  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.
S.2417  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
S.2652  Senate, July 25, 2018 -- Text of amendment (171) (offered by Senator Rodrigues) to the House Bill relative economic development in the commonwealth
H.2780  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.]
H.2790  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.]
H.3815  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.
H.4031  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.
H.4266  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.
H.4321  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.