RI H8302 | 2016 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Passed on July 26 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-07-26 - Effective without Governor's signature
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Provides that firefighters who die as victims of homicide while still members, although not in the performance of active duty, be eligible for the same benefits as those killed on duty.

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Title

Relief Of Injuries And Deceased Firefighters And Police

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2016-06-18 - House - Passage (Y: 42 N: 6 NV: 26 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2016-06-18 - Senate - Passage (Y: 28 N: 0 NV: 10 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2016-07-26HouseEffective without Governor's signature
2016-07-18HouseTransmitted to Governor
2016-06-18SenateSenate passed in concurrence
2016-06-18SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/18/2016)
2016-06-18HouseHouse read and passed
2016-06-18HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/18/2016)
2016-06-16HouseCommittee recommends passage
2016-06-16HouseScheduled for consideration (06/16/2016)
2016-06-14HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2016-06-12HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/14/2016)
2016-06-08HouseIntroduced, referred to House Finance

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Bill Comments

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