Sen. Michael Rodrigues

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural order, not a policy bill. It directs the Senate to schedule Senate Bill 209 (which aims to modernize CPA certification pathways) for immediate second reading on February 12, 2026. The order suspends standard rules to prioritize this bill and specifies that amendments must follow specific procedural steps. This order affects the Senate's scheduling process for SB 209, not the bill's content or its direct impact on CPAs.

Maddy summarySD 3614 is a procedural motion to schedule House Bill 4683 for immediate consideration during the Senate session on January 29, 2026. It bypasses standard Senate rules to place HB 4683 (which addresses teacher preparation and student literacy) on the agenda for a second reading, including the Ways and Means committee's proposed amendments. The motion specifies that all amendments to the bill will be limited to second-reading amendments, with no further amendments allowed after that stage. This order, adopted on January 22, 2026, does not change the policy of HB 4683 itself but accelerates its legislative process.

Maddy summaryThis bill reorganizes Rochester's local government by transferring executive authority from the town administrator to the select board. The select board becomes the town's primary policy-making body, responsible for setting goals, appointing the town administrator, overseeing budgets, and managing personnel policies, while the administrator handles daily operations. Key provisions require the administrator to be a U.S. citizen (not necessarily a resident), work full-time without other public roles, and undergo annual performance reviews. The bill clarifies the administrator's role as the select board's chief administrative officer, implementing board policies across departments like police, finance, and public works. It also specifies that the select board appoints department heads and maintains final authority over major decisions like insurance claims.

Senate, January 8, 2026 -- Order (Senator Rodrigues) relative to procedures to be followed when considering the Senate Bill honoring Blue Star Families (Senate, No. 2903)

Senate, January 8, 2026 -- Order (Senator Rodrigues) relative to procedures to be followed when considering the Senate Bill improving campaign finance reporting by state ballot question committees (Senate, No. 507)

Senate, January 8, 2026 -- Order (Senator Rodrigues) relative to procedures to be followed when considering the Senate Bill to prevent property tax bill shocks (Senate, No. 1933)

Senate, January 8, 2026 -- Order (Senator Rodrigues) relative to procedures to be followed when considering the Senate Bill authorizing the establishment of a mean tested senior citizen property tax exemption (Senate, No. 2036)

Senate, January 8, 2026 -- Order (Senator Rodrigues) relative to procedures to be followed when considering the Senate Bill relative to municipal tax relief (Senate, No. 1935)

Senate, January 8, 2026 -- Order (Senator Rodrigues) relative to procedures to be followed when considering the Senate Bill relative to senior property tax deferral (Senate, No. 2713)

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Somerset to grant one additional license for off-premises wine and malt beverage sales to Olde Village Convenience Store at 2756 County Street. The license must be renewed at the same location under specific conditions, including proof of tax compliance from state departments. If terminated, the license must be returned to the town and may be reissued within three years to a new applicant at that location. The bill creates no new statewide policy but grants a specific, limited exception for one business.