| H8331 | Pass | House Resolution Extending Condolences
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-19
House read and passed |
| S2503 | Pass | Senate Resolution Respectfully Requesting The Rhode Island Board Of Education To Conduct A Comprehensive Review Of The Massachusetts Education Reform Act (mera) Of 1993, And Provide Recommendations To Improve Rhode Island's Overall Education Standard...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-19
Senate read and passed |
| S2063 | Intro
Sine Die | Increases the maximum tax for qualifying low-income housing from eight percent (8%) to ten percent (10%) of the property's previous year's gross scheduled rental income.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-19
To Senate Finance Committee |
| S2963 | Pass | Senate Resolution Supporting The Adoption Of A Strong Vehicle Anti-idling Policy In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-19
Senate read and passed |
| H8138 | Pass | House Resolution Respectfully Requesting The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management To Continue Collaborating With The Pollinator Working Group Established To Make Findings And Recommendations With Regard To Maintaining, Protecting And E...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-19
House read and passed |
| H8119 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes the use of stunguns/tasers after issuance of permit from attorney general.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-19
Committee recommends passage of Sub A |
| S2967 | Pass | Senate Resolution Amending The Rules Of The Senate
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-19
Senate read and passed |
| H7291 | Intro
Sine Die | Permits redevelopment agencies to finance the construction of projects for residential, recreational, commercial, industrial, institutional, public, or other purposes contemplated by a redevelopment plan.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-19
To House Finance Committee |
| S2976 | Pass | Senate Resolution Congratulating The Chariho Boys Baseball Team For Winning The 2018 Rhode Island Division Ii Baseball Championship
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-19
Senate read and passed |
| H7773 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires that all electrical work performed in the state be done in accordance with the latest edition of the National Electric Code, and would also require that the state building commission adopt the latest edition of the National Electric Code.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-19
Committee heard |
| H8182 | Intro
Sine Die | Limits the maximum charge imposed by the Rhode Island airport corporation to three dollars ($3.00) per trip for transportation network company services.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-19
To House Finance Committee |
| S2977 | Pass | Senate Resolution Congratulating The Chariho High School Boys Lacrosse Team On Winning The 2018 Division Iii Boys Lacrosse State Championship
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-19
Senate read and passed |
| H7457 | Pass | House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study The Effect Of Wind Turbines On All Marine Life (creates A 5 Member Legislative Commission To Study The Effect Of Wind Turbines On All Marine Life, And Who Would Report Back To The Ho...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-19
House read and passed |
| H7652 | Pass | Transfers jurisdiction of the offenses in § 11-9-5 of the general laws ("cruelty to or neglect of child") from the Rhode Island Family Court to the Rhode Island Superior Court.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-18
Signed by Governor |
| S2440 | Pass | Requires the secretary of state to notify the appropriate elected official of a newly registered voter's most recent former place of residence, only if it is located outside of Rhode Island.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-18
Signed by Governor |
| H7560 | Pass | Eliminates the requirement that a waiver for fuel content standards be obtained from both weights and measures (DLT) and the department of environmental management (DEM).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-18
Signed by Governor |
| S2557 | Pass | Amends several provisions relative to truck size and weight limitations to be compatible with federal law.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-18
Signed by Governor |
| H7776 | Pass | Amends several provisions relative to truck size and weight limitations to be compatible with federal law.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-18
Signed by Governor |
| S2678 | Pass | Continues status quo for licensing of approved recipients under DACA program; however, issuance of license does not confer right to vote eff. 12/3/18.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-18
Signed by Governor |
| H7522 | Pass | Requires the secretary of state to notify the appropriate elected official of a newly registered voter's most recent former place of residence, only if it is located outside of Rhode Island.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-18
Signed by Governor |
| S2691 | Pass | Transfers jurisdiction of the offenses in § 11-9-5 of the general laws ("cruelty to or neglect of child") from the Rhode Island Family Court to the Rhode Island Superior Court.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-18
Signed by Governor |
| H7982 | Pass | Continues status quo for licensing of approved recipients under DACA program; however, issuance of license does not confer right to vote eff. 12/3/18.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-18
Signed by Governor |
| H7478 | Pass | Increases the maximum administrative penalty levied against real estate brokers and salespersons from one thousand dollars ($1,000) to two thousand dollars ($2,000) per violation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-18
Signed by Governor |
| S2423 | Pass | Increases the maximum administrative penalty levied against real estate brokers and salespersons from one thousand dollars ($1,000) to two thousand dollars ($2,000) per violation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-18
Signed by Governor |
| S2363 | Pass | Eliminates the requirement that a waiver for fuel content standards be obtained from both weights and measures (DLT) and the department of environmental management (DEM).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-18
Signed by Governor |
| H7676 | Intro
Sine Die | Prevents credit history or score from being used to determine insurance rates.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-16
To House Corporations Committee |
| H8324 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires a monthly tax collection accounting and compliance with federal, state and local laws by hosting platforms for transient rentals.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-15
To House Finance Committee |
| H8325 | Intro
Sine Die | Exempts from sales and use taxes the sale of cremation urns for humans and pets.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-15
To House Finance Committee |
| S2785 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes state to seek waiver of ACA to allow qualified small business owners/sole properties to purchase small group health insurance on cost/impact assessment by OHIC provide coverage for essential health benefit categories/services.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-15
To House Finance Committee |
| S2974 | Intro
Sine Die | Senate Resolution Respectfully Requesting That The Office Of The Postsecondary Commissioner Form A Work Group To Conduct A Thorough Review Into How Rhode Island Can Protect Student Loan Borrowers
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-14
To Senate Education Committee |
| H7729 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires all candidates seeking to be elected by write-in ballots to file a declaration of intent with the secretary of state no later than four (4:00) p.m. on the day before the election.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-14
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| H8054 | Pass | Names the welcome center at the University of Rhode Island "The Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center."
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-14
Signed by Governor |
| S2969 | Pass | Senate Resolution Recognizing "juneteenth National Freedom Day" On June 19, 2018
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-14
Senate read and passed |
| H7477 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires pet shops to only sell cats or dogs obtained from an animal shelter, dog pound or animal rescue.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-14
To Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee |
| S2968 | Pass | Senate Resolution Congratulating Jamestown Teacher Charlene Tuttle For Being Named The 2019 Rhode Island Teacher Of The Year
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-14
Senate read and passed |
| H7249 | Engross
Sine Die | Establish a voluntary mutual consent sibling adoption registry where adult adopted children and adult siblings can identify each other.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-14
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2481 | Intro
Sine Die | Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State Of Rhode Island (sessions Of General Assembly) (proposes A Constitutional Amendment Which, If Approved By The Voters, Chang...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-14
To Senate Rules, Government Ethics and Oversight Committee |
| H8320 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes 9 sports betting parlor licenses for on-site/on-line wagering with DBR granted licensing/regulatory power relating to license issuance to applicants/emplolyees/third-party vendors/collection of fees/taxes with local licensing. eff. 11/6/1...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-14
To House Finance Committee |
| S2397 | Intro
Sine Die | Broadens definition of "employee" to include assistants/technologists providing direct medical care to patients and allows union/association to file appeal to personnel appeal board.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-14
To House Labor Committee |
| S2010 | Engross
Sine Die | Prohibits the town of Coventry from charging its sewage works' users more than the interest the town has actually paid for its borrowed funds for sewage works' purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-14
To House Municipal Government Committee |
| S2892 | Pass | To Vacate The Forfeiture Or Revocation Of The Charter Of Andreozzi Const., Inc.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-14
Effective without Governor's signature |
| H8321 | Intro
Sine Die | Directs the department of health to establish and inspection and evaluation program and establish rules and regulations regarding air quality in elementary and secondary schools.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-14
To House Health, Education and Welfare Committee |
| S2891 | Pass | Allows Kathleen Nee to join Julia McDowell and the Honorable Seth Magaziner in marriage on or about July 28, 2018, within the City of Newport, Rhode Island.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-14
Signed by Governor |
| S2908 | Pass | To Vacate The Forfeiture Or Revocation Of The Charter Of The Barn Yard Enterprises, Inc.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-14
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2562 | Pass | Provides that a consumer report agency may not charge a consumer a fee for any security freeze service. Effective September 1, 2018.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-14
Signed by Governor |
| H8322 | Pass | House Resolution Congratulating Jamestown Teacher Charlene Tuttle For Being Named The 2019 Rhode Island Teacher Of The Year
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-14
House read and passed |
| H7565 | Engross
Sine Die | Exempts natural hair braiders from the requirement to be licensed as hairdressers or cosmeticians, and defines the practice of natural hair braiding.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-14
House read and passed |
| H7593 | Engross
Sine Die | Allows the family court, after a fact-finding hearing establishing paternity, to terminate the parental rights of a person convicted of sexual assault which resulted in the birth of a child.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-14
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| H8256 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows the town of Middletown to adopt annual fair market assessments of its ratable property that do not exceed the two percent (2%) annual increase ceiling.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-14
To House Municipal Government Committee |
| H7473 | Engross
Sine Die | Repeals section 12-7-9 ("conditions justifying force dangerous to life").
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-14
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
