Sen. Michael Rodrigues

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 that the boat ramp at Bicentennial Park in the city of Fall River be designated as the State Representative Manuel Raposa Jr. Boat Ramp. Environment and Natural Resources.

By Representative Orrall of Lakeville and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4125) of Norman J. Orrall and Michael J. Rodrigues (by vote of the town) relative to establishing recall methods for elected officials in the town of Lakeville. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

Senate, July 25, 2024 -- Order (Senator Rodrigues) relative to procedures to be followed when considering the House Bill promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options (House, No. 4785)

Senate, July 25, 2024 -- Order (Senator Rodrigues) relative to procedures to be followed when considering the House Bill relative to treatments and coverage for substance use disorder and recovery coach licensure (House, No. 4758)

Maddy summaryThis bill is a procedural order that schedules House Bill 4746 for immediate consideration by the Senate on July 24, 2024. It temporarily suspends standard Senate rules to allow the bill, which addresses disability pensions and critical incident stress management for violent crimes, to be read and debated without delay. The order also incorporates a specific amendment recommended by the Ways and Means committee into the bill's text before it proceeds.

Senate, July 22, 2024 -- Order (Senator Rodrigues) relative to procedures to be followed when considering the House Bill to improve quality and oversight of long-term care (House, No. 4193)

Senate, July 22, 2024 -- Order (Senator Rodrigues) relative to procedures to be followed when considering the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (House, No. 4799)

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Freetown to hire retired full-time police officers as special police officers to assist with various police duties. To qualify, applicants must have previously served as regular officers, voluntarily retired due to age, pass a medical exam paid for by the individual, and maintain their own health insurance. The act grants these special officers the same arrest powers as regular police but limits their employment to one-year renewable terms with no additional town benefits beyond an hourly detail rate. Additionally, the legislation exempts these officers from certain state laws regarding age restrictions and specific employee protections while requiring them to follow the town's standard departmental rules.

Senate, July 15, 2024 -- Order (Senator Rodrigues) relative to procedures to be followed when considering the House Bill enhancing the market review process (House, No. 4653)

By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2818) of Michael J. Rodrigues and Paul A. Schmid, III (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Westport to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]