RI H8015 | 2020 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Passed on June 24 2020 - 100% progression
Action: 2020-06-24 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Allows city/town/fire district to continue operations in state/local emergency when financial budget process is interrupted and to conduct virtual meetings during emergencies retroactive to March 9, 2020.

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Title

General Powers

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2020-06-17 - House - Passage (Y: 72 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2020-06-24HouseSigned by Governor
2020-06-18HouseTransmitted to Governor
2020-06-18SenateSenate passed in concurrence
2020-06-18SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/18/2020)
2020-06-18SenatePlaced on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/18/2020)
2020-06-17HouseHouse read and passed
2020-06-15HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/17/2020)
2020-06-15HouseCommittee recommends passage
2020-06-11HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/15/2020)
2020-06-11HouseCommittee transferred to House Municipal Government
2020-06-09HouseIntroduced, referred to House Finance

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