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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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617-722-1498

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Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  SD.2415 Senate, May 2, 2019 -- Order (Senator Rodrigues) relative to procedures to be followed when considering the fiscal year 2020 general appropriations bill
  SD.2996 Senate, July 6 , 2020 -- Order (Senator Rodrigues) relative to procedures to be followed when considering the Senate Bill to reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fare and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of color (Senate, No. 2800)
  SD.3109 Filed by Mr. Rodrigues -- relative to procedures to be followed when considering the fiscal year 2021 general appropriations bill
H.77  HD.3998 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 Anna Paula Ferreira, an employee of the Department of Transitional Assistance. Public Service.
S.96  SD.609 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 96) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Paul A. Schmid, III for legislation to improve housing opportunities and the Massachusetts economy. Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.180  SD.606 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 180) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Michael J. Soter, Alan Silvia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the security of personal financial information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.181  SD.1702 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 181) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III and Carole A. Fiola for legislation relative to retail transactions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.327  SD.1441 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia Stone Creem, Barry R. Finegold, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to genocide education . Education.
S.526  SD.614 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 526) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Susan Williams Gifford, Norman J. Orrall and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to horse riding instructor’s licenses. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.527  SD.1169 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 527) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Anne M. Gobi, Adam G. Hinds, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize certain provisions of the agricultural preservation restriction program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.528  SD.1934 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 528) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Susan Williams Gifford, Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation to encourage the use of renewable energy on agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.637  SD.696 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 637) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III and Carole A. Fiola for legislation relative to interstate branching of a credit union and the Massachusetts Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation. Financial Services.
S.638  SD.701 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 638) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III and Carole A. Fiola for legislation relative to the compulsory automobile insurance limits. Financial Services.
S.639  SD.702 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 639) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Alan Silvia and Carole A. Fiola for legislation relative to the duplicate application requirement for dwelling fire insurance policies. Financial Services.
S.640  SD.913 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 640) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Alan Silvia, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to generic medications. Financial Services.
S.641  SD.919 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 641) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Steven S. Howitt, Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fair and accurate motor vehicle insurance quotes. Financial Services.
S.642  SD.1145 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 642) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Paul A. Schmid, III for legislation relative to credit and debit cards. Financial Services.
S.768  SD.1170 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 768) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Alan Silvia, Sal N. DiDomenico and others for legislation related to educational courses in wine tasting at a qualified institution of higher education. Higher Education.
S.1015  SD.918 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1015) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to expedite the transfer of cases to the permit session of land court. The Judiciary.
S.1112  SD.613 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1112) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Alan Silvia and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to enhance employment opportunities. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1199  SD.1436 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1199) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Paul A. Schmid, III (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.1336  SD.1437 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1336) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carole A. Fiola, Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation relative to acupuncture detoxification specialists. Public Health.
S.1578  SD.911 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1578) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Alan Silvia and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to post-retirement earnings of public retirees. Public Service.
S.1579  SD.912 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1579) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Brian M. Ashe, Carole A. Fiola 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.
S.1759  SD.695 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1759) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Brendan P. Crighton, Paul A. Schmid, III, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the taxation of rolling stock. Revenue.
S.1760  SD.703 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1760) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Anne M. Gobi, Paul A. Schmid, III, Susan Williams Gifford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to application deadlines for agricultural, horticultural, or recreational land. Revenue.
S.1761  SD.917 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1761) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Susan Williams Gifford, Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a cranberry bog renovation tax credit. Revenue.
S.1762  SD.1701 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1762) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Paul A. Schmid, III for legislation relative to the marketplace collection of sales tax. Revenue.
S.1763  SD.1958 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1763) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Anne M. Gobi, Bruce E. Tarr, Paul A. Schmid, III and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to clarifying property tax exemptions for solar and wind systems. Revenue.
S.1901  SD.608 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1901) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Carole A. Fiola for legislation relative to energy burdens. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1902  SD.693 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1902) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III, Norman J. Orrall and Carole A. Fiola for legislation to further define fraud in public construction contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.1903  SD.915 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1903) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Paul A. Schmid, III and Carole A. Fiola for legislation to provide for pre-service training for members of local boards and commissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2181  Senate, March 4, 2019 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Rodrigues) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (House, No. 3506).
S.2257  SD.2462 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2257) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Alan Silvia, Paul A. Schmid, III and Carole A. Fiola (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize employees of the city of Fall River the ability to apply with the Fall River Retirement Board to purchase credible service for military service. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
S.2258  SD.2315 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2258) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Patricia A. Haddad, Steven S. Howitt, Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation to designate a certain building in the city of Fall River as the Captain Thomas Hudner Jr. Memorial Building. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
S.2275  SD.2476 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2275) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Paul A. Schmid, III (by vote of the town) for legislation to provide for recall elections in the town of Westport. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
S.2305  Senate, July 30, 2019 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Rodrigues) to the House Bill relative to simulcasting and racing (House, No. 4003)
S.2362  SD.2547 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2362) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Alan Silvia for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Yves Louis, an employee of the Department of Youth Services. Public Service.
S.2472  SD.2703 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2472) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation to authorize the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to convey an easement in certain land in the city of Fall River. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2619  Senate, March 30, 2020 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Rodrigues) to the House Bill to address challenges faced by municipalities and state authorities resulting from COVID-19 (House, No. 4598).
S.2622  Senate, April 1, 2020 -- Text of the Senate further amendment (Senator Rodrigues) to the House Bill to address challenges faced by municipalities and state authorities resulting from COVID-19 (House, No. 4598).
S.2651  Senate, April 23, 2020 -- Text of the further Senate amendment (Senator Rodrigues) to the Senate Bill to Providing additional support to those affected by the novel coronavirus through the unemployment insurance system (Senate, No. 2618).
S.2708  Senate, May 18, 2020 -- Text of the Senate still still further amendment (Senator Rodrigues) to the House Bill addressing COVID-19 data collection and disparities in treatment (House, No. 4672).
S.2733  Senate, June 1, 2020 -- Text of the Senate further amendment (Senator Rodrigues) to the Senate Bill relative to municipal governance during the COVID-19 emergency (Senate, No. 2680)
S.2838  SD.3014 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2838) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Norman J. Orrall (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the position of treasurer collector in the town of Lakeville. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
S.2842  Senate, July 27, 2020 – Text of the proposed Senate amendment (Senator Rodrigues) to the House Bill enabling partnerships for growth (House, No. 4887)
S.2944  Senate, November 6, 2020 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Rodrigues) to the House Bill making appropriations for fiscal year 2020 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (House, No. 5102).
H.3864  HD.4279 By Representative Haddad of Somerset and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3864) of Patricia A. Haddad and Michael J. Rodrigues (by vote of the town) that the town of Swansea be authorized to grant up to six additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3959  HD.4320 By Representative Straus of Mattapoisett and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William M. Straus and Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Timothy Cuthbert, an employee of the Department of State Police. Public Service.
H.3960  HD.4321 By Representative Straus of Mattapoisett and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William M. Straus and Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Sandra Cuthbert, an employee of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Public Service.
H.4248  HD.4640 By Representative Straus of Mattapoisett and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William M. Straus, Michael J. Rodrigues and Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to authorize the Old Rochester Regional School District to enter into renewable energy agreements. Education.
H.4579  HD.4918 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 Racquel Jean-Louis, an employee of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department. Public Service.
H.4998  HD.5253 By Representative Haddad of Somerset and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patricia A. Haddad and Michael J. Rodrigues that the State Retirement Board be authorized to grant creditable service to Cheryl A. Bednarik, a member of the University of Massachusetts retirement system. Public Service.
H.5076  HD.5277 By Representative Haddad of Somerset and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patricia A. Haddad, Michael J. Rodrigues and Steven S. Howitt relative to elections of the Swansea water district. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.5244  HD.5486 By Representative Haddad of Somerset and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5244) of Patricia A. Haddad and Michael J. Rodrigues (by vote of the town) the town of Somerset be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.