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Michelle Rodriguez

Democrat, State Assembly
District 53, Chino
Time in office:
  • Assembly: 2024-present

News coverage of Michelle Rodriguez

Bio

Michelle Rodriguez, 59, was a member of State’s Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). She entered the Assembly as her husband, Freddie Rodriguez, departed due to term limits. Rodriguez previously worked as an administrator for healthcare organizations, as a security officer for local school districts and as athletic director for a Junior All-American Football League Team. She and the former Assemblymember raised their four children in the district.

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Bill Activity

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Of 35 bills:
9 Passed
7 Failed
19 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 35 bills: 9 passed, 7 failed, and 19 are currently pending.

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Influence

There are three categories of donations to legislators after they are elected that encourage a working relationship between the donor and the legislator. The three categories are: 1-Gifts, 2-Travel, 3-Behests.

Giver
Value
Date
Description
California Border Issues Project$541.65Dec 4, 2024lapel pin,tickets, souvenirs

Gifts

Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.

Gift Received Rating
#93/120

This legislator is ranked 93rd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

Policy

Bills Authored by Michelle Rodriguez

AB 2006
State government: office buildings: daycare centers.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Human Services

In Progress
State government: office buildings: daycare centers.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Human Services
AB 1628
Child protection: safe surrender.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety

In Progress
Child protection: safe surrender.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
AB 744
Alcoholic beverage control: tied-house restrictions: exceptions: off-sale retail services.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Organization

In Progress
Alcoholic beverage control: tied-house restrictions: exceptions: off-sale retail services.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Organization
AB 1792
Pupil instruction: health framework: sexual health.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education

In Progress
Pupil instruction: health framework: sexual health.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Education
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Committees

Most of the policy work in the state Capitol is done in “Standing” committees. Legislators also work on budget subcommittees. There are also “Special” and “Select” committees with a more narrow topic focus. And there are “Joint” committees with members from the Senate and Assembly.

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Hearings

Featured Comments

Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.

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Aug 26, 2026

AB 2006

State government: office buildings: daycare centers.

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Aug 25, 2026

AB 744

Alcoholic beverage control: tied-house restrictions: exceptions: off-sale retail services.

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Aug 24, 2026

AB 2262

Courts: disqualification of judges.

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Aug 24, 2026

AB 1591

California Podiatric Pipeline Program.

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Aug 24, 2026

AB 1328

Medi-Cal reimbursements: nonemergency ambulance and other transportation.

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Aug 13, 2026

AB 2453

Vehicles: off-highway motor vehicles.

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Jun 24, 2026

AB 2198

Title insurance.

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Jun 22, 2026

ACR 222

Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month.

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Jun 10, 2026

AB 1792

Pupil instruction: health framework: sexual health.

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Jun 9, 2026

AB 2453

Vehicles: off-highway motor vehicles.

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May 26, 2026

AB 1591

California Podiatric Pipeline Program.

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May 21, 2026

AB 1780

Beverage containers: redemption payments: exemption.

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District

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District 53 is a Safe Democratic District
Democratic Party candidate has a very high likelihood of winning in an election

Previous Election (2024):

Michelle Rodriguez
57.6%
WON
Nick Wilson
42.4%

Party Registration

Census Data

Median age0102030

Median age