| RI | S3009 | Pass | Senate Resolution Congratulating The Shea/tolman Girls Varsity Co-op Basketball Team On Winning The 2024 Rhode Island Girls Basketball Team Division Ii State Championship [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Senate read and passed |
| RI | S3008 | Pass | Senate Resolution Celebrating The 20th Anniversary Of The Founding Of The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation On July 15, 2004 [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Senate read and passed |
| RI | S3006 | Pass | Senate Resolution Celebrating The 50th Anniversary Of The Portuguese Carnation Revolution Which Transformed Portugal Into A Democratic Nation [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-23 Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2981 | Pass | Senate Resolution Reaffirming The Friendship Between The State Of Rhode Island And Taiwan While Supporting Enhanced Bilateral Relations With Taiwan And Taiwan's Participation In The International Community [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-11 Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2980 | Pass | Senate Resolution Celebrating "black Maternal Health Week" On April 11th - 17th, 2024, In The State Of Rhode Island [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-11 Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2295 | Intro
Sine Die | FOOD AND DRUGS -- MILK SANITATION CODE - Permits and legalize the sale of raw milk. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-10 To Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee |
| RI | S2537 | Intro
Sine Die | AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- ORGANIC FARMING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM - Establishes the organic farming and certification program to be administered by the department of environmental management. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-10 To Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee |
| RI | S2198 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- BURGLARY AND BREAKING AND ENTERING - Provides a rebuttable defense if any person shall die or sustain a personal injury while committing any violent criminal offense that individual is lawfully in a place they have a right to be,... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-04 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S2192 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- BURGLARY AND BREAKING AND ENTERING - Adds a rebuttable defense if any person shall die or sustain a personal injury while committing robbery of the owner, lessor, or occupant of a motor vehicle and that the owner or occupant of t... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-04 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S2949 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of George Robert Sherman, Sr. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-04 Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2266 | Intro
Sine Die | BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- SOLAR PANELS - Requires that all sales representatives selling or leasing solar panels are licensed by the department of business regulation and that a statement be provided to homeowners setting forth pertinent informat... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-02 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | S2942 | Pass | Senate Resolution Proclaiming April Of 2024, To Be "financial Literacy Month" In The State Of Rhode Island [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-02 Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2943 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Deepest Sympathy On The Untimely Passing Of Benjamin M. Kellogg [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-02 Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2077 | Intro
Sine Die | HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RIGHTS OF NURSING HOME PATIENTS - Amends the law on nursing home minimum staffing requirements in order that any penalty incurred in calendar years 2022 and 2023 would be abated. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-28 To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| RI | S2232 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST - College security may detain criminal offenders. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-28 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S2412 | Intro
Sine Die | WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- DAM PERMITS - Renames 46-19.1, allows existing docks on ponds with 1400 normal storage feet of water per DEM, allows property owner to commence work on property without pond owner authorization. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-27 To Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee |
| RI | S2619 | Intro
Sine Die | BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT - Requires the state to implement the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact no later than July 1, 2024, and restores access to telemedicine for all residents and allows treatment by ou... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-21 To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| RI | S2684 | Intro
Sine Die | MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- STATE IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR MINORS WITHOUT RESIDENCE ACT - Allows a minor between the ages of 14 - 17 without a permanent residence/in custody of the DCYF to get state identification card without a signature from parent... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-21 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| 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 | S2796 | Pass | Senate Resolution Proclaiming March Of 2024, To Be "developmental Disabilities Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-21 Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2053 | Intro
Sine Die | EDUCATION -- THE BRIGHT TODAY SCHOLARSHIP AND OPEN ENROLLMENT EDUCATION ACT - Establishes a new educational program that allows students to enroll public and private schools of their choice. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-19 To Senate Finance Committee |
| RI | S2340 | Intro
Sine Die | EDUCATION -- EDUCATION FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM - Establishes a new program where the per pupil funding, calculated annually by RIDE, would be transferred into a newly created educational funding account run by the children's scholarship fund to pay f... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-19 To Senate Finance Committee |
| RI | S2793 | Pass | Senate Resolution Commemorating The Celebration Of St. Joseph's Day [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-19 Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2792 | Pass | Senate Resolution Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day And The 100th Anniversary Of The Establishment Of Diplomatic Relations Between The United States Of America And Ireland [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-19 Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2017 | Intro
Sine Die | TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING - Provides another method for municipalities to identify and calculate private residences as low- and moderate-income housing. This method is in addition to and not in lieu of other methods permitte... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-14 To Senate Housing and Municipal Government Committee |
| RI | S2016 | Intro
Sine Die | TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING - Allows municipalities without public transportation extending to urban service boundaries to reduce the low- or moderate-income housing requirements from 10% to 6%. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-14 To Senate Housing and Municipal Government Committee |
| RI | S2791 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable Deborah J. Kelso [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-14 Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2790 | Pass | Senate Resolution Proclaiming March 14th As A Day To Commemorate The History Of The Symbol [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-14 Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2789 | Pass | Senate Resolution Designating February Of 2024 As "american Heart Month" To Raise Awareness About Cardiovascular Disease And The Importance Of Knowing One's Cholesterol [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-14 Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2103 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Provides the review and appeal process for individuals applying for a permit or license to carry a handgun with the licensing authority or attorney general. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S2108 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Permits Rhode Island residents, 21 years of age or older, to carry a concealed handgun, without a permit. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S2111 | Intro
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION - Provides for a cause of action against an individual or entity that prohibits the possession of firearms on real property, except residences, by an individual that is authorized ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S2107 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Allows reciprocal concealed carry permits from out of state to be valid in Rhode Island, which is either authorized by the attorney general or subject to other reciprocal restrictions. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S2199 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Allows an individual to lawfully possess a device that would silence the sound of a natural report of a rifle or shotgun to hunt game, as long as the host rifle or shotgun is allowed. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S2231 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Defines suitable person and establishes reasons for applying for carry permit, establishes what information is required on applications, establishes appeal process if application denied and provides that records are not... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S2201 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Defines suitable person, establishes reasons for applying for concealed carry permit, establishes what information is required on applications, establishes appeal process for denials, provides that records are not publi... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S2216 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Prohibits the sale or possession of firearm silencers unless the person complies with federal law in the sale, possession and use. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S2079 | Intro
Sine Die | FOOD AND DRUGS -- AUTHORIZATION FOR THE USE OF BUPRENORPHINE - Encourages and authorizes the department of health to adopt rules and regulations that lead to the more liberal utilization of buprenorphine. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-07 To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| RI | S2456 | Intro
Sine Die | ELECTIONS -- DECEPTIVE AND FRAUDULENT SYNTHETIC MEDIA IN ELECTION COMMUNICATIONS - Prohibits synthetic media within ninety (90) days of an election. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-07 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S2488 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Thomas J. Evans [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-07 Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2729 | Pass | Senate Resolution Recognizing March 8, 2024, As "international Women's Day" In The State Of Rhode Island [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-07 Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2728 | Pass | Senate Resolution Celebrating March Of 2024, As "arts In The Schools Month" In The State Of Rhode Island [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-07 Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2730 | Pass | Senate Resolution Proclaiming February Of 2024, As "black History Month" In The State Of Rhode Island [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-07 Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2130 | Pass | Vacate The Forfeiture Or Revocation Of The Charter Of Line Baptist Church Of Foster, Rhode Island [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-06 Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | S2155 | Intro
Sine Die | TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATEWIDE MUNICIPAL SOLAR PERMIT - Requires as part of the solar permit application an assessment on carbon-neutral, a solar permit would only be approved if it was carbon neutral based on the assessment. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-06 To Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee |
| RI | S2093 | Intro
Sine Die | HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LILA MANFIELD SAPINSLEY COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT - Establishes the process to provide a legal mechanism whereby a terminally ill patient may choose to end their life using medications prescribed by a physician. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-05 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S2276 | Intro
Sine Die | HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VEHICLE BARRIERS-THE CHARLOTTE A. VACCA ACT - Requires commercial property owners to install vehicle barriers at their retail establishment locations when construction/renovations are being done and permits insurers to consider t... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-05 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | S2423 | Intro
Sine Die | HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MEDICAL ETHICS DEFENSE ACT - Establishes the right of a medical practitioner, healthcare institution, or healthcare payer not to participate in or pay for any medical procedure or service this violates their conscience. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-05 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S2542 | Intro
Sine Die | PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY SECURITY ACT - Makes several amendments relative to the affordable clean energy security act establishing the act's priority over chapter 6.2 of title 42 (the "2021 act on climate"). [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-01 To Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee |