| S2625 | Intro
Sine Die | Require that instruments being filed or recorded be certified by the filer as being granted in fact and that it is not being filed for any improper purpose such as to harass or maliciously injure.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-17
Meeting postponed (06/18/2014) |
| S2507 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorize the practice of "public health hygienists" who would be authorized to perform certain dental services in a public health setting.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-17
To House Health, Education and Welfare Committee |
| S3054 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires master journeyperson plumbers to complete a continuing education course prior to renewal or reinstatement of license as of January 1, 2015 per rule and regulations of the board of examiners.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-17
Senate held on desk |
| S2528 | Intro
Sine Die | Conform the definitions of the powers and duties of certified registered nurse practitioners and physician assistants to the definitions employed by the global signature law.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S2056 | Intro
Sine Die | Require recognition of the escheat or unclaimed property statutes of the state of RI and require the complete and proper disclosure/transparency/accountability relating to any method of payment for life insurance death benefits
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Meeting postponed (06/18/2014) |
| S2801 | Pass | Require health insurance coverage for drugs which treat opioid substance use and addictions. Also requires special discharge plans be developed for patients treated for substance use.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S2347 | Pass | Amend various powers and duties relative to dentists and dental hygienists and the administration of the rules and regulations relating thereto
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S2590 | Pass | Correct a minor typing error by deleting the word "construction", and inserting in place thereof the word "instruction" in relating to the codes of ethics and conflicts of interest laws of the state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S2786 | Pass | Subjects orders, societies and associations of craft or hazardous occupation workers to the regulations applied to other fraternal organizations by the Rhode Island Fraternal Benefit Code by removing a previously held exemption from the code.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S2787 | Pass | Amend various state banking laws (including, but not limited to, those relating to licensing, bonding and fee structuring) to remove antiquated provisions, and to alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S2788 | Pass | Provide for separate licenses for public, company and independent adjusters and would implement national standards for those licenses. This act would take effect on January 1, 2015.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S2577 | Intro
Sine Die | Require the department of business regulation to create processes and standards to evaluate the skills and education of foreign-trained professionals.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S3026 | Pass | Authorize the Town of East Greenwich to issue not more than $2,000,000 bonds and notes to finance the construction, renovation, rehabilitation, repair, improvement and landscaping of roads, sidewalks and drainage facilities in the town.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S2567 | Intro
Sine Die | Make it illegal for any person prohibited from possessing a firearm from possessing explosive materials, or conducting displays of fireworks or pyrotechnics.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Committee recommends passage |
| S2824 | Intro
Sine Die | Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State (ethics Commission)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Committee recommends passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence |
| S2360 | Pass | Put a four (4) axle restriction on certain large vehicles traveling in and around the area surrounding the North Smithfield Town Hall.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S2961 | Pass | Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue $32M general obligation bonds, notes and other indebtedness to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities in Pawtucket.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S2963 | Pass | Authorize the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $300,000 general obligation bonds, notes and other evidences of indebtedness to finance construction and reconstruction of the sewer and sanitation system in the city of Pawtucket.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S2960 | Pass | Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $15,000,000 general obligation bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness to finance design, construction and repair streets and sidewalks including traffic control devices and landscaping.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S2959 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorize the town of North Smithfield to issue twelve million dollars ($12,000,000) of general obligation bonds and notes in order to finance the repair and rehabilitation of town and school buildings and road infrastructure.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S2965 | Pass | Authorize the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $1,200,000 general obligation bonds, notes and other evidences of indebtedness to finance the renovation and reconstruction and equipping of public recreation facilities in Pawtucket.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S2967 | Pass | Authorize the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $200,000 general obligation bonds, notes and other evidences of indebtedness to finance the reconstruction of bridges in the city of Pawtucket.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S2978 | Pass | Establish and declare the First Sunday after Mother's Day of each year as "Blue Star Parents Day" in Rhode Island.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S2686 | Pass | This act changes the composition of the Rhode Island energy efficiency and resource management council. The council would consist of (13) members versus (11) members who would be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S2974 | Pass | Provide for a member of a town or city council to be elected to serve on a budget commission.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S2496 | Intro
Sine Die | Establish beach parking rates for the season commencing May 23, 2015, and thereafter.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study |
| S2962 | Pass | Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $1,200,000 general obligation bonds, to finance the construction and reconstruction of streets and sidewalks, and landscaping, in the city of Pawtucket, upon approval of the local voters.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S2958 | Pass | Authorizing The Town Of Narragansett To Finance Improvements And/or Related Equipment For The Narragansett Athletic Complex And To Issue Not More Than $1,800,000 Bonds And Notes Therefor
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S2966 | Pass | Authorize the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $500,000 general obligation bonds, notes and other evidences of indebtedness to finance the improvement and replacement of traffic control devices in the city of Pawtucket.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S3100 | Pass | Senate Resolution Proclaiming September 25, 2014, To Be "ataxia Awareness Day" In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Senate read and passed |
| S2692 | Pass | Adjusts the electrical and plumbing license rules for renewable energy installations and creates a renewal energy contractor certificate issued to contractors with a national or equivalent certification in renewable energy installations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S3108 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Condolences To The Rizzo Family On The Passing Of Robert G. Rizzo
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Senate read and passed |
| S2525 | Pass | Reduce the size of the governor's commission on disabilities from twenty-four (24) members to eighteen (18) members. It would also require that individuals with disabilities be included in its membership when practicable.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S2178 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorize municipalities to require parking lots to have a person on site during operational hours to accept cash payments
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence |
| S2457 | Pass | Align the review of administrative rules with the refiling of rules and regulations process.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S2480 | Pass | Amend the process for submission of economic impact statements, and eliminate a number of exclusions which are set forth in the existing statute.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S2553 | Pass | Add the executive director of the Coastal Resources Management Council to the state planning council.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S2450 | Pass | Requires excavators to provide additional specific information regarding any excavation location to the PUC. Provisions are included for violations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| S2723 | Pass | Joint Resolution Supporting The Preservation Of Hillsdale As A "forest And Wildlife Reservation" Consistent With The Wishes Of Mr. De Coppet As Instructed By The Terms Of His Will
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-13
Signed by Governor |
| S2582 | Engross
Sine Die | Establish certain presumptions concerning the use of electricity, gas or other fuel furnished by a public utility for the purpose of computing sales and use taxes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-12
To House Finance Committee |
| S3003 | Intro
Sine Die | Grant the town of Charlestown a one year moratorium on comprehensive permit applications.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-12
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S3107 | Intro
Sine Die | Exempt the town of West Warwick from complying with the statutory requirements of chapters 77, 77.1, 77.2, 77.3 and 77.4 of title 16 regarding a Mayoral Academy, schools, and municipal academies for a five (5) year period.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-12
To Senate Finance Committee |
| S2779 | Engross
Sine Die | Prohibit employers from discriminating against employees due to pregnancy or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-12
To House Labor Committee |
| S3085 | Engross
Sine Die | Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study The Challenges Facing Commercial Development And The Redevelopment Of Historic Buildings In Rhode Island (this Would Create A 13 Member Commission To Study The Challenges Facing Comm...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-12
To House Finance Committee |
| S2792 | Intro
Sine Die | Imposes a maximum lease fee of $150,000 fee per year for any renewable energy project with a cost exceeding five million dollars, in lieu of that leasing fee the developer may support the Rhode Island fishing community.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-12
To House Finance Committee |
| S2950 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires state board of education to adopt a competency and proficiency based learning policy to increase program applicants for students to earn credits through the demonstration of competency.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-12
To House Health, Education and Welfare Committee |
| S2415 | Engross
Sine Die | Enables the department of employment security to recover all overpayments made due to claimant's fraud and imposes duties relative to notice and determination of benefits or eligibility for waiting period credits on the director of labor and training...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-12
To House Labor Committee |
| S2825 | Engross
Sine Die | Sets reimbursement rates for participating in the non-trade apprenticeship program and permits the human resource development council to establish rules and regulations for the program.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-12
To House Labor Committee |
| S3098 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Profound Sympathy On The Passing Of Leonie "lee" Flaherty
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-12
Senate read and passed |
| S2946 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires the director of labor and training to consider representatives from industries participating in non-trade apprenticeship programs when making appointments to the apprenticeship council.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-12
To House Labor Committee |
