| RI | S2226 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- FAMILY COURT - Provides that a magistrate of the family court has the power and authority to hear contested divorce matters.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-28
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | S2770 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- STATE AND MUNICIPAL COURT COMPACT - Authorizes the use of automated traffic violation monitoring systems for all traffic signal laws, including the "Don't Block the Box Statute" and allows for jurisdiction of t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-28
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | S2045 | Pass | PUBLIC FINANCE -- RHODE ISLAND RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAM ACT - Establishes Rhode Island Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program to be administered by the general treasurer.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-26
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S2322 | Pass | TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION -- LIFE ESTATE - Entitles holders of a life estate to real property to use any veteran's tax exemptions available to them.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-26
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S2814 | Pass | STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CASINO GAMING - Amends the law consistent with the advent of iGaming and new technology. It also codifies the payment of investigatory expenses incurred by the State in limited circumstances.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-26
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S2121 | Pass | LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE -- BENEFITS - Makes care recipients eligible for temporary caregiver benefits and increase the maximum temporary caregiver benefit weeks from six (6) to eight (8) weeks over of period of two...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-25
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S2173 | Pass | BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INTERSTATE COMPACT - Adopts the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact and would establish a joint public agency known as the Audiology and Speech-Language Path...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-25
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S2538 | Pass | ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- REGULATION OF VICIOUS DOGS - Permits euthanization of vicious dogs upon finding that dogs condition warrants euthanasia or after determination that there is no reasonable placement for the dog/provides any municipality...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-24
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S3040 | Pass | STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO LOTTERY GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING - Increases the maximum amount of credit a video lottery retailer may extend to a patron and would authorize certain amendments to the regulatory agreement involving...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-24
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S2858 | Pass | Authorizes Providence to issue not more than $400,000,000 general obligation bonds & notes to finance the construction, related demolition, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, landscaping, furnishing and equipping of schools throughout the c...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-17
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S2857 | Pass | TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES - Amends provisions relative to the levy and assessment of local taxes and would provide that the city of Providence may adopt a tax classification with unrestricted tax rates for certain classes of prop...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-15
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | S3164 | Pass | Senate Resolution Honoring Senator Frank S. Lombardi, Esq. For His Service To The People Of The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-14
Senate read and passed |
| RI | S3163 | Pass | Senate Resolution Honoring Senator Roger A. Picard For His Service To The People Of The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-13
Senate read and passed |
| RI | S3165 | Pass | Senate Resolution Creating A Special Commission To Make A Comprehensive Study Of Rhode Island's Healthcare Workforce Related To Educating And Retaining Primary Care Physicians And Establishing A State Medical School At The University Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-13
Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2744 | Pass | ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS - Increases the penalty for violations of the care of dogs statute to a minimum fine of one hundred dollars ($100) and a maximum fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S3162 | Pass | Senate Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Elena Marie Ciccone
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12
Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2096 | Pass | STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS - Creates the law enforcement officer's due process accountability and transparency act.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S3153 | Pass | Senate Resolution Joyously Celebrating The 75th Anniversary Of Nbc 10 Wjar On July 10, 2024
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11
Senate read and passed |
| RI | S3154 | Pass | Senate Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Paul T. Deroche
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11
Senate read and passed |
| RI | S3156 | Pass | Senate Resolution Extending Deepest Sympathy On The Passing Of Jason Alan Golditch
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11
Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2859 | Pass | This act serves as the enabling act required by ยง 16-7-44 of the general laws in order for the principal and interest on bonds issued in support of school housing projects to be eligible for state housing aid reimbursement.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-04
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S3052 | Pass | Senate Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Cynthia L. Israel
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-07
Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2797 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Geraldine C. Carlin
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-21
Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2795 | Pass | Senate Resolution Proclaiming March As "colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-21
Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2793 | Pass | Senate Resolution Commemorating The Celebration Of St. Joseph's Day
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-19
Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2497 | Pass | Senate Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable Frank Lombardo, Iii
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2034 | Pass | THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS-BILL REYNOLDS MEDIA WORK ROOM - Designates the media room at the Amica Mutual Pavilion as the "Bill Reynolds Media Work Roo...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-16
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S2254 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Ralph W. Ezovski
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-08
Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2259 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of James M. Casale
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-08
Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2001 | Pass | Senate Resolution Recognizing And Commending The National Conference Of State Legislatures On Its 50th Anniversary In 2025
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-11
Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2030 | Pass | Senate Resolution Commemorating The Celebration Of The Birth Of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., On January 15, 2024
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-11
Senate read and passed |
