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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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Boston, MA, 02133
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(617) 722-1114
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617-722-1498

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Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2415 Senate, May 2, 2019 -- Order (Senator Rodrigues) relative to procedures to be followed when considering the fiscal year 2020 general appropriations bill
Link to Bill Detail page for 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)
Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3109 Filed by Mr. Rodrigues -- relative to procedures to be followed when considering the fiscal year 2021 general appropriations bill
Link to Bill Detail page for H.77  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.96  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.180  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.181  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.327  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.526  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.527  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.528  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.637  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.638  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.639  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.640  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.641  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.642  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.768  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1015  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1112  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1199  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1336  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1578  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1579  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1759  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1760  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1761  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1762  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1763  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1901  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1902  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1903  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for 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).
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2257  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2258  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2275  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.]
Link to Bill Detail page for 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)
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2362  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2472  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for 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).
Link to Bill Detail page for 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).
Link to Bill Detail page for 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).
Link to Bill Detail page for 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).
Link to Bill Detail page for 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)
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2838  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.]
Link to Bill Detail page for 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)
Link to Bill Detail page for 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).
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3864  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3959  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3960  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4248  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4579  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4998  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.5076  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.5244  Link to Bill Detail page for 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.