Rhode Island Senator John Burke [D]

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RIS2948PassSenate Resolution Proclaiming April 4th Of 2024, To Be "community College Of Rhode Island Day"
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2024-04-04
Senate read and passed
RIS2692Intro

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MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES - Purchaser or lessee of vehicle that cancels registration within the period of registration, any portion of the two (2) year registration fee not used.
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2024-04-03
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee
RIS2691Intro

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PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- PUBLIC BUILDINGS - Authorizes and funds the painting of a portrait of the president of the senate and former presidents of the senate who may be living to be hung in the state house.
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2024-04-03
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee
RIS2228Intro

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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SECOND LOOK SENTENCING ACT - Establishes the second look act and would permit incarcerated individuals to petition the sentencing court to consider a motion to reduce a sentence after the defendant has served at least ten (10) y...
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2024-04-02
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2374Intro

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Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $250,000 To The Substance Use And Mental Health Leadership Council Of Ri (sumhlc) (this Resolution Would Authorize An Appropriation Of The Sum Of $250,000 To The Substance Use And Mental Health Leadership C...
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2024-04-02
Committee continued
RIS2678Intro

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CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- HAZING - Adds definitions to prohibition of hazing, make coaches and others responsible for knowingly failing to take reasonable measures to prevent hazing and would punish serious bodily injury by up to ten (10) years in impriso...
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2024-04-02
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2942PassSenate Resolution Proclaiming April Of 2024, To Be "financial Literacy Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-04-02
Senate read and passed
RIS2105Intro

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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ELECTRONIC INFORMATION AND DATA PRIVACY ACT - Requires law enforcement agencies to obtain search warrants for electronic information, data, location information and other identifying information of subscribers and customers, exc...
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2024-03-28
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2232Intro

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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST - College security may detain criminal offenders.
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2024-03-28
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2831Intro

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PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS - Includes the deputy chief of inspection and inspector within the provision of law related to retirement on service allowance relating to correctional officers.
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2024-03-28
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2830Intro

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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SEARCH WARRANTS - Dictates the length a search warrant involving a tracking device would be valid and provide a process to extend the time frame of the tracking device for good cause.
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2024-03-28
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2926PassSenate Resolution Celebrating And Supporting The 5th Anniversary Of 401gives, Rhode Island's Statewide Day Of Giving On April 1, 2024
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2024-03-28
Senate read and passed
RIS2927PassSenate Resolution Congratulating The Winners Of The 12th Annual Prostart® High School Competition
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2024-03-28
Senate read and passed
RIS2307Intro

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PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- LITTER CONTROL AND RECYCLING - Changes the fine for any person convicted of a first violation of this chapter from $85 to $200, and increases the period of time that the violator may be ordered to pick up litter.
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2024-03-27
To Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee
RIS2474Intro

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LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- HOISTING ENGINEERS - Amends the examination requirements for a hoisting engineers license.
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2024-03-27
To Senate Labor Committee
RIS2213Intro

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DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DIVORCE AND SEPARATION - Allows for child support payments when a child is domiciled in the home of the custodial parent and principally dependent on parent until the child is 21, or 23 if child is enrolled in an educational pro...
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2024-03-26
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2027Engross

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PROBATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE -- UNIFORM REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER ON DEATH ACT - Allows an owner or owners of real property to execute a deed that names one or more beneficiaries who will obtain title to the property at the owner's death without the n...
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2024-03-22
To House Judiciary Committee
RIS2835Intro

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STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CASINO GAMING - Amends the law relating to casino crimes to be consistent with the advent of iGaming and the relevant age restrictions to participate in iGaming.
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2024-03-22
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2851Intro

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EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT - Provides all retired teachers and all retired state employees a one-time stipend in the amount of three percent (3%) of the lesser of either the member's retirement allowance or forty thousand dollars ($40,000) of ...
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2024-03-22
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2856Intro

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TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION - Exempts from the sales and use tax the sale of beer and malt beverages at retail.
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2024-03-22
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2445Intro

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Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State -- Referendum On Line Item Veto (this Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Would Provide The Governor With A Line Item Ve...
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2024-03-21
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2797PassSenate Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Geraldine C. Carlin
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2024-03-21
Senate read and passed
RIS2783Intro

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LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY -- BENEFITS - Allows unemployment benefits for workers who are on strike or are locked out of their workplaces by their employer due to a labor dispute.
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2024-03-20
To Senate Labor Committee
RIS2310Intro

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EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - Restores longevity payments of five percent (5%) of base salary for employees after ten (10) years of service and increase to ten percent (10%) of base salary after twenty (20) years of service, begin...
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2024-03-19
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2448Intro

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PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Modifies the summons for eviction for reasons other than nonpayment of rent with the district court, to add a certificate of service section, and provides the option to post the summons/complaint cons...
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2024-03-19
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2672Intro

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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- IDENTIFICATION AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS - Prohibits any employer from denying any person employment based on a prior criminal conviction and prohibits state from disqualifying any person from any occupation for which a lice...
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2024-03-19
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2674Intro

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EDUCATION -- COMPENSATION FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS - Allows college athletes and prospects to enter into contracts receive compensation for use of their name, image and likeness rights and would prohibit colleges and at...
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2024-03-19
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2792PassSenate Resolution Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day And The 100th Anniversary Of The Establishment Of Diplomatic Relations Between The United States Of America And Ireland
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2024-03-19
Senate read and passed
RIS2428Intro

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PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS - Provides that any benefit that a beneficiary is entitled to shall be exempt from lien, attachment or garnishment and would not be transferable or assignable and provid...
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2024-03-14
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2496Intro

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THE CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - Authorizes the submission of proposals for several bonds to the people of the state at the general election to be held in November, 2024. These bonds relate to capital development and the "green economy."
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2024-03-14
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2631Intro

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PROPERTY -- COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ACT - Grants a right of first offer to qualified nonprofits for the purchase of certain multi-family residential properties at market prices, within a reasonable period of time to promote the creation and...
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2024-03-14
To Senate Housing and Municipal Government Committee
RIS2682Intro

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INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT - Provides that any insurer refusing to honor a "direction to pay" executed by an insured for payment of a property damage benefit constitutes an unfair claims practice.
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2024-03-14
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2478Intro

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LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WAREHOUSE WORKER PROTECTION ACT - Requires employer provide employee with written quota descriptions/number of task/item production along with potential adverse employment action for failure to meet quotas/ provides emplo...
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2024-03-13
To Senate Labor Committee
RIS2465Intro

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STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS STAFFING - Establishes parameters for staffing of correctional officers.
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2024-03-13
To Senate Labor Committee
RIS2485Intro

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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES - Allows holders of a Class P license to purchase alcoholic beverages from either a retail or wholesale establishment in the State of Rhode Island.
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2024-03-13
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee
RIS2103Intro

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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.
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2024-03-12
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2111Intro

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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 ...
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2024-03-12
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2313Intro

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TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX - Allows a modification up to $50,000 of taxable pension and/or annuity income includible in federal adjusted gross income for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.
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2024-03-12
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2451Intro

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CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Prohibits any city or town or licensing authority from charging more than forty dollars ($40.00) for any license or permit to carry a concealed weapon.
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2024-03-12
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2489Intro

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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- LENDERS AND LOAN BROKERS - Removes the licensing exemption for a lender that originates six (6) loans or less in twelve (12) consecutive months.
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2024-03-12
To Senate Commerce Committee
RIS2446Intro

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CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Defines "crime gun" and requires law enforcement to submit crime gun or 2 fired cartridge cases seized to state crime laboratory or the BATF for testing and tracing and also requires 2 test-fired cartridge cases to be e...
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2024-03-12
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2676Intro

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CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Increases sentences for carrying a firearm when committing a crime of violence and for possessing a stolen firearm and requires that a person convicted of these offenses serve a period of time in which they would not be...
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2024-03-12
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2658Intro

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CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Replaces state marshals with capitol police as to those law enforcement officers being exempt from certain firearm restrictions.
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2024-03-12
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2593Intro

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TAXATION -- BUSINESS CORPORATION TAX - Refunds to corporations with annual gross income of less than $400 the difference between the gross annual income and the $400 minimum tax imposed with the amount refunded capped at $400.
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2024-03-12
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2620Intro

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INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES - Protects and continues health insurance coverage for the dependent of an employee who wishes to change their health insurance coverage to Medicare or are currently on Medicare.
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2024-03-12
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee
RIS2774Intro

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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS - Requires automatic expungement of records and records of conviction, if the conviction was for a non-violent misdemeanor, 5 years after completion of the sentence.
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2024-03-08
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2097Intro

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ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE - Would amend certain signature requirements and deadlines regarding primaries for election of delegates to national conventions for presidential...
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2024-03-07
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2456Intro

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ELECTIONS -- DECEPTIVE AND FRAUDULENT SYNTHETIC MEDIA IN ELECTION COMMUNICATIONS - Prohibits synthetic media within ninety (90) days of an election.
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2024-03-07
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2728PassSenate Resolution Celebrating March Of 2024, As "arts In The Schools Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-03-07
Senate read and passed
RIS2276Intro

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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...
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2024-03-05
To Senate Commerce Committee
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