| H8032 | Pass | Provide that the state would not require cities or towns to make payments to the state for implementing an automatic traffic violation monitoring systems after July 1, 2015.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H7294 | Pass | Authorize the city of Woonsocket to provide a homestead exemption for elderly residents commencing fiscal year 2014-2015 and thereafter.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H7457 | Pass | Create a sentencing enhancement for anyone convicted of being involved in criminal street gang activity.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2227 | Pass | Joint Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates And Amending The Membership Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study Rhode Island's Zoning And Subdivision Enabling Acts
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2024 | Pass | Authorize the city of Woonsocket to provide a homestead exemption for elderly residents commencing fiscal year 2014-2015 and thereafter.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H7496 | Pass | Specifically make it a misdemeanor to confine any animal in a motor vehicle if it is done in a manner that places the animal in a life or extreme health threatening situation
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2741 | Pass | Permit certified taxicab drivers to register charges for transportation services provided to state departments without the use of a taximeter provided the alternate method is approved by the division.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3001 | Pass | Authorizes South Kingstown to issue $4,000,000 bonds and notes to finance health, safety, fire code and roof repairs, renovations, improvements, landscaping, equipping and furnishing of the high school, middle schools and elementary schools.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H7511 | Pass | Make several amendments to the statutes regarding rules of descent and would also provide for an elective share to the surviving spouse of a decedent domiciled in this state
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H7360 | Pass | Allow retired state employee nurses to return to state work for no more than 75 working days or 150 half days with half pay, before their pension payments would be suspended
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3002 | Pass | Authorize the town of South Kingstown to issue not more than $1,000,000 bonds and notes to finance the construction, furnishing, equipping and landscaping of a community recreation center in the town.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2228 | Pass | Allows tents up to 350 sq. ft. on public commercial land without need for license unless required by fire code, exempts tents for one/two family dwellings from fire marshal jurisdiction, requires training of deputy fire marshals to ensure enforcement...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2288 | Pass | Allow retired state employee nurses to return to state work for no more than 75 working days or150 half days with half pay, before their pension payments would be suspended
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H8323 | Pass | Allows tents up to 350 sq. ft. on public commercial land without need for license unless required by fire code, exempts tents for one/two family dwellings from fire marshal jurisdiction, requires training of deputy fire marshals to ensure enforcement...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H7194 | Pass | Provide an increase in the minimum wage and would establish a framework for calculating the Rhode Island minimum wage from 2017 forward.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2699 | Pass | Provide that the state would not require cities or towns to make payments to the state for implementing an automatic traffic violation monitoring systems after July 1, 2015.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3126 | Pass | Establish a procedure for compensation of a homeowner for removal or destruction of their residential property on leased land, and an arbitration procedure for disputes over compensation to be paid, and for excessive rent increases.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2311 | Pass | Require those who are convicted or who plead to the charge of cruelty to animals to be financially responsible for the cost of care for those animals while they are in the care of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3105 | Pass | Authorize the town of Cumberland to issue up to two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) of general obligation bonds and notes in order to finance the repair and rehabilitation of road infrastructure.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2469 | Pass | Provides that the bureau of audits may conduct reviews and assessments of government computer systems and security systems for them and if a system is lacking this shall not be publicly disclosed.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3050 | Pass | Exclude parking tickets from being used as a basis for a mandatory court appearance for a traffic offense.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H7389 | Pass | Provide a disabled American veteran who is a permanent resident of this state, a waiver for the free admission into competitive programs at any public institution of higher education in the state
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3104 | Pass | Authorizes the town of Cumberland to issue up to $12,500,000 of general obligation bonds to construct a public safety complex.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3044 | Pass | Authorizes the town of Coventry to issue not more than $10,710,000 in bonds to repair, replace and improvement the town's infrastructure.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H8298 | Pass | Joint Resolution Creating A Special Joint Commission To Study R.i.g.l. 39-14.1, The Public Motor Vehicle Act, And The Impact Of Innovative Technologies On The Market For Transportation Services (this Resolution Creates An Eleven Member Commission To ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H8282 | Pass | Provides for various changes to the jurisdiction, procedure, and administration of the Rhode Island workers' compensation court.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3042 | Pass | Authorizes Coventry to issue not more than $12,000,000 bonds to finance the land acquisition, construction, furnishing, and equipping of a new police station.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H7346 | Pass | Joint Resolution Relating To Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, And Hospitals - Developmental Disabilities Ombudsperson Act Of 2014 (would Create A Developmental Disabilities Ombudsperson Program To Be Administratively Attached To The...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3043 | Pass | Authorize the town of Coventry to issue $80,000 in bonds to finance parks and recreation facilities.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3041 | Pass | Empowers Smithfield to issue general obligation bonds not to exceed $5,900,000 to finance health, safety, and fire code repairs to school facilities. This act would take effect upon approval of the question by a majority of voters in the general elec...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2231 | Pass | Authorizes magistrates to prohibit drivers adjudicated of certain motor vehicle offenses from operating a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock system. Establishes new rules, regulations, fines and penalties for the ignition interlock system.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H7368 | Pass | Establish the Rhode Island Access to Medical Technology Innovation Act.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3045 | Pass | Authorizes Coventry to issue not more than $80,000 in bonds, to finance the acquisition and installation of an emergency generator in the town's department of human services building.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2464 | Pass | Allow funds collected from licensing fees to be used for the acquisition, stewardship, and development of fish and wildlife lands.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2621 | Pass | Make several amendments to the statutes regarding rules of descent and would also provide for an elective share to the surviving spouse of a decedent domiciled in this state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H7866 | Pass | Establish a procedure for compensation of a homeowner for removal or destruction of their residential property on leased land, and an arbitration procedure for disputes over compensation to be paid, and for excessive rent increases.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2312 | Pass | Specifically make it a misdemeanor to confine any animal in a motor vehicle if it is done in a manner that places the animal in a life or extreme health threatening situation
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2568 | Pass | Allow a facsimile of the superior court seal to be placed on many court documents.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3025 | Pass | OR SAFEGUARDING), REPAIR, REHABILITATION AND CONSOLIDATION OF SCHOOL CLASSROOM AND STORAGE BUILDINGS, INCLUDING HALLIWELL MEMORIAL SCHOOL, NORTH SMITHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTH SMITHFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL, NORTH SMITHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL AND THE ANDREW...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H7932 | Pass | Permit certified taxicab drivers to register charges for transportation services provided to state departments without the use of a taximeter provided the alternate method is approved by the division.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H7771 | Pass | Authorize the town of Richmond to enact an ordinance providing for the registration of businesses in the town. The act would also provide a fine of up to ($25.00) per month for failing to register, not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300.00).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3024 | Pass | Authorize the town of North Smithfield to issue two million five hundred thousand dollars $2,500,000 of general obligation bonds and notes in order to finance the repair and rehabilitation of local road infrastructure.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H7490 | Pass | Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Be Known As "the 1696 Historical Commission" Of Rhode Island And The United States (would Create A Fifteen (15) Member Special Legislative Study Commission Whose Purpose It Would Be To Dev...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3028 | Pass | Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than $15,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes to finance the improvement, renovation, repair, alteration and equipping of schools and school facilities in the city of Cranston.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2569 | Pass | Remove the existing probate court appellate requirement that an appellant file with the superior court all relevant probate court filings, exhibits and transcripts.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H7406 | Pass | Prohibit motor vehicle rental companies from using salvage title vehicles as rental vehicles
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3023 | Pass | Authorizes North Smithfield to issue $5,200,000 in bonds and notes to finance the repair of the Kendal-Dean Building, Memorial Town Hall and Municipal Annex, in order to consolidate municipal and school administration functions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H7500 | Pass | Require those who are convicted or who plead to the charge of cruelty to animals to be financially responsible for the cost of care for those animals while they are in the care of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2014 | Pass | Amend the notification requirements regarding the dismissal, suspension or lay-off of teachers in the event of a fiscal exigency or program reorganization
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2229 | Pass | Authorize the town of Richmond to enact an ordinance providing for the registration of businesses in the town. The act would also provide a fine of up to ($25.00) per month for failing to register, not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300.00).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
