Sen. Michael Rodrigues

Senate, August 3, 2023 -- The committee on Public Service, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2431) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Jody Ricketson, an employee of the Department of Children and Families, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2433).

By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2431) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Jody Ricketson, an employee of the Department of Children and Families. Public Service.

Senate, July 31, 2023 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Rodrigues) to the House Bill extending live horse racing and simulcasting in the Commonwealth (House, No. 4033).

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Rochester, Massachusetts, to issue a special license allowing businesses to sell alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption, such as takeout or delivery. The new licenses are strictly limited to establishments located within a specific area known as the Cranberry Highway Smart Growth Overlay District, which includes parcels along Route 28, Route 58, and Country Lane. To maintain control over the program, the town cannot transfer these licenses outside the designated district, and any new applicants must prove they have paid all applicable taxes and fees before receiving approval. The license is valid for up to three years and must be returned to the town if the business closes or fails to renew it.

Senate, July 24, 2023 -- (Filed by Mr. Rodrigues) Order placing Senate Bill 2426 in the Orders of the Day for a second reading on July 26, 2023.

Senate, July 24, 2023 -- (Filed by Mr. Rodrigues) Order placing Senate Bill 2207 in the Orders of the Day for a second reading on July 27, 2023.

Senate, July 24, 2023 -- (Filed by Mr. Rodrigues) Order placing Senate Bill 2251 in the Orders of the Day for a second reading on July 27, 2023.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the town of Freetown to appoint retired police officers as special police officers. It directly affects Freetown's police department and retired officers who may be hired under this provision. The key mechanism is amending local law to permit these appointments, which requires approval from Freetown's town meeting as noted in the petition. The bill does not create new statewide requirements but adjusts Freetown's specific hiring authority.

Senate, June 8, 2023 -- Order (Senator Rodrigues) relative to procedures to be followed when considering the House Bill to improve the Commonwealth’s competitiveness, affordability, and equity (House, No. 3770).

Senate, May 8, 2023 -- (Filed by Mr. Rodrigues) Order relative to procedures to be followed when considering the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements.