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S0397Intro

Sine Die
Sets forth specific responsibilities of the director of the office of regulatory reform and would mandate that every city and town designate, in writing, a regulatory liaison with the office.
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2015-05-13
To House Finance Committee
S0907PassSenate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Jay S. Goodman, Ph.d., J.d.
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2015-05-13
Senate read and passed
S0793PassAllows John Raymond Picerne Pariseault, Esq., to join Steven Soderlund and Audrey DiRaimo in marriage on or about June 7, 2015, within the Town of West Warwick, Rhode Island.
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2015-05-13
Effective without Governor's signature
S0666PassAllows Janet Callahan to join Andrea Mosher and Jason Perron in marriage on or about May 30, 2015, within the City of Newport, Rhode Island.
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2015-05-13
Effective without Governor's signature
S0717PassAllows Daniel Baker to join Robert Seymour and Diane Grailich in marriage on or about October 17, 2015, within the Town of Middletown, Rhode Island.
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2015-05-13
Effective without Governor's signature
S0905PassSenate Resolution Expressing Sincere Condolences On The Passing Of Charles Henry Gavitt, Jr.
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2015-05-13
Senate read and passed
S0665PassAllows Frank Bellistri to join Ashley Lynn Choquette and Kevin James Wright in marriage on or about June 20, 2015, within the Town of Richmond, Rhode Island.
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2015-05-13
Effective without Governor's signature
S0625Intro

Sine Die
Prohibits dissemination, of visual images of another person engaged in sexually explicit conduct, without that person's consent.
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2015-05-12
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
S0903Intro

Sine Die
Provides candidates for governor and lieutenant governor would run on a joint ticket.
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2015-05-12
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee
S0606Engross

Sine Die
Establishes the governmental responsiveness, expediency and efficiency team program to utilize private sector expertise to assist state agencies in making government more responsive, streamlined and accessible to citizens and businesses.
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2015-05-12
Senate read and passed
S0892PassSenate Resolution Recognizing "national Nurses Week" On May 6, 2015, Through May 12, 2015, In The State Of Rhode Island
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2015-05-12
Senate read and passed
S0250Intro

Sine Die
Requires persons seeking a Rhode Island driver's license to complete a minimum of six (6) hours of over-the-road driver's training from a licensed driver's training school within this state.
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2015-05-12
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
S0901PassSenate Resolution Expressing Profound Sympathy On The Passing Of Bertha L. Crompton
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2015-05-12
Senate read and passed
S0263Intro

Sine Die
Creates a cause of action against encroacher of open space land or conservation easements.
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2015-05-12
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
S0900PassSenate Resolution Proclaiming The Month Of May, 2015, To Be "tick Borne Disease Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2015-05-12
Senate read and passed
S0561PassRatifies the amendments to the East Greenwich town charter approved on November 2, 2010 and November 4, 2014, to the extent such ratification is needed.
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2015-05-08
Effective without Governor's signature
S0189PassRemoves the prohibition of the town of Barrington from issuing Class A licenses.
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2015-05-08
Effective without Governor's signature
S0237PassRatifies the amendment to the Middletown town charter passed on November 4, 2014.
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2015-05-08
Effective without Governor's signature
S0058PassAllows bake sales to be held on election days at polling places.
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2015-05-08
Effective without Governor's signature
S0787PassValidates and ratifies amendments to the Home Rule Charter of the town of Tiverton, which amendments were adopted and approved by the electors of the town of Tiverton on November 4, 2014.
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2015-05-08
Signed by Governor
S0655PassValidating And Ratifying The 2014 Amendments To The Home Rule Charter Of The Town Of Smithfield
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2015-05-08
Effective without Governor's signature
S0889PassSenate Resolution Proclaiming And Recognizing May 7, 2015, As "national Day Of Prayer" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2015-05-07
Senate read and passed
S0497PassValidating And Ratifying An Amendment To The Home Rule Charter Of The Town Of Glocester
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2015-05-07
Effective without Governor's signature
S0597Intro

Sine Die
Establishes a public corruption and white collar crime unit within the department of the attorney general for the purpose of prosecuting breaches of the public trust.
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2015-05-07
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
S0623PassAllows Paul Conroy to join Emilie Anne Joost and Michelle Lynn Cunningham in marriage on or about July 11, 2015, within the City of Newport, Rhode Island.
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2015-05-07
Effective without Governor's signature
S0804Intro

Sine Die
Reclassifies the offense of shoplifting from a crime to a violation for a first offense, punishable by a fine, and would punish a second offense as a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine only without the imposition of a prison sentence.
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2015-05-07
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
S0171PassRatifies and confirms November 4, 2014, amendments to the Barrington Home Rule Charter approved by the electors.
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2015-05-07
Effective without Governor's signature
S0388PassRemoves the exemption that the town of Richmond had received, which allowed its polls to open at 9 a.m., rather than 7 a.m., for special and primary elections.
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2015-05-07
Signed by Governor
S0803Intro

Sine Die
Amends the penalty provision for willful trespass and provide for a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) for a first offense and a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) for a third or subsequent offense.
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2015-05-07
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
S0891PassSenate Resolution Proclaiming May 7, 2015, As "rhode Island Home Care And Hospice Day"
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2015-05-07
Senate read and passed
S0888PassSenate Resolution Honoring Ellie Elbaum For Her Many Years Of Exemplary And Dedicated Volunteer Service On Behalf Of The National Council Of Jewish Women
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2015-05-07
Senate read and passed
S0566Intro

Sine Die
Establishes crimes against the public trust and criminal penalties and civil damages for illegal trust offenses. It would set a 10 year criminal statute of limitations and provide for possible pension revocation or reduction for any job-related felon...
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2015-05-07
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
S0887PassSenate Resolution Honoring Nan Levine For Her Many Years Of Exemplary And Devoted Volunteer Service On Behalf Of The National Council Of Jewish Women
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2015-05-07
Senate read and passed
S0886PassSenate Resolution Proclaiming The Week Of May 3 Through May 9, 2015, To Be "national Correctional Officers And Employees Week" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2015-05-07
Senate read and passed
S0890PassSenate Resolution Proclaiming The Month Of May, 2015, To Be "brain Tumor Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2015-05-07
Senate read and passed
S0894Intro

Sine Die
Increases the town of Charlestown's share of the hotel tax revenue generated by hotels located in the town of Charlestown from twenty-five percent (25%) to thirty-two percent (32%).
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2015-05-07
To Senate Finance Committee
S0037PassIn Amendment Of To Incorporate The Hopkins Hill Road Fire District
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2015-05-07
Effective without Governor's signature
S0202Intro

Sine Die
Changes the method in determining the local share of the per pupil amount for each student attending the charter public school and local district payments to charter public schools would be made at the end of school quarter.
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2015-05-06
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
S0878PassSenate Resolution Honoring Eight Year Old Jeannette Finch Of Coventry, Rhode Island, On Being Named The 2015 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Rhode Island Champion
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2015-05-06
Senate read and passed
S0699Intro

Sine Die
Provides that the costs for special education services for students attending a charter public school that is in partnership with a public school system would be paid by the district where the student resides.
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2015-05-06
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
S0875PassSenate Resolution Proclaiming May 6, 2015, To Be "charter Public School Day" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2015-05-06
Senate read and passed
S0137Intro

Sine Die
Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State (governor And Lieutenant Governor To Appear Jointly On The Ballot) (would Amend The Constitution So That In The Year 2018 A...
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2015-05-06
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
S0877PassSenate Resolution Proclaiming May 6, 2015, To Be "manufacturing Day" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2015-05-06
Senate read and passed
S0739Intro

Sine Die
Limits the total funding for charter schools in 2016 to the amount funded in 2015 and requires school committees and town or city council approval for the creation of charter schools in their jurisdiction.
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2015-05-06
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
S0408Intro

Sine Die
Classifies the two (2) types of water quality protection funds and provide for the administration of the funds deposited therein.
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2015-05-06
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
S0398Intro

Sine Die
Creates a rebuttable presumption of vehicle owner's knowledge that a vehicle did not comply with financial security requirements.
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2015-05-06
To Senate Judiciary Committee
S0700Intro

Sine Die
Changes mayoral academy teachers' and administrators' participation in the state retirement system from voluntary to mandatory.
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2015-05-06
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
S0447Intro

Sine Die
Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State (general Assembly) (presents To The Electors A Rhode Island Constitutional Amendment Requiring All Senators, Representative...
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2015-05-06
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
S0368Intro

Sine Die
Makes a number of changes in the procedure for the remittance and disbursement of water charges.
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2015-05-06
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
S0586PassAllow Ryans Tallmadge to join Kristen Conley and Scott Rubin in marriage on or about September 5, 2015, within the City of Providence, Rhode Island.
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2015-05-06
Effective without Governor's signature
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