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Michelle Rodriguez

Democrat, State Assembly

District 53, Chino

Time in office:

Assembly: 2024-present

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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

Of 35 bills:

7 Passed

7 Failed

21 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 35 bills: 7 passed, 7 failed, and 21 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	$541.65	Dec 4, 2024	lapel 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 1781

Federal Home Loan Banks.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Insurance

In Progress

Federal Home Loan Banks.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Insurance

AB 1780

Beverage containers: redemption payments: exemption.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources

In Progress

Beverage containers: redemption payments: exemption.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources

AB 1591

California Podiatric Pipeline Program.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Health

In Progress

California Podiatric Pipeline Program.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Health

AB 2641

Sales and use taxes: exclusion: pawnbrokers: transfer of vested property.

Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Revenue and Taxation

In Progress

Sales and use taxes: exclusion: pawnbrokers: transfer of vested property.Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Revenue and Taxation

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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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