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| Position | Bill | Status | Summary | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | H8305 | Introduced | House Resolution Amending The Membership Of The Permanent Advisory Council For The Rhode Island House Veterans' Affairs Committee (this Resolution Would Amend The Membership Of Said Commission By Increasing The Number Of Members To Seventeen (17), Al... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 Placed on House Calendar (06/05/2024) |
| #2 | S2757 | Introduced | TAXATION -- TAX CREDIT FOR FOOD DONATION - Provides a tax credit for food donations by qualified taxpayers to nonprofit organizations up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) per year. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-30 |
| #3 | H7713 | Engrossed | MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ELECTRIC BICYCLES - Defines 3 classes of electric bicycles, authorizes the DEM to determine allowable uses of electric bicycles at properties under the department's jurisdiction, allows Class 1 electric bicycles to legally... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-28 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence |
| #4 | H8182 | Introduced | STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT - Requires hosting platforms offering short-term rental of residential property for tourist or transient use to disclose on listings the current, valid registration number and its expiration dat... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 Proposed Substitute |
| #5 | S2885 | Introduced | FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT - Permits hybrid cannabis cultivators to advertise regarding cannabis products during the transitional period. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 |
| #6 | S2919 | Introduced | PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Provides that landlords would pay interest on security deposits in residential landlord-tenant matters. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-30 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2024) |
| #7 | S2008 | Introduced | EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT - Prohibits total education aid paid to any local education agency from being reduced by more than one percent (1%) of the municipal education appropriation in the previous fiscal year. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-30 |
| #8 | S2930 | Introduced | TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX - Provides a tax credit to individual taxpayers who convert their gas-powered vehicle into a vehicle propelled by an alternative fuel source. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-30 |
| #9 | H7537 | Engrossed | STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCACY - Amends the composition of the small business advisory council. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 |
| #10 | S3023 | Introduced | TOWNS AND CITIES -- OPTIONAL RETIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE AND FIREFIGHTERS - Provides an option for members to receive retirement allowances, without reduction, upon reaching twenty-five (25) years of total service or after twenty (20) year... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 |
| #11 | H7719 | Engrossed | INSURANCE -- LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES AND RESERVES - Replaces the term "the drug naloxone" with the term "opioid antagonist" in chapters regulating life insurance policies and group life insurance policies. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 |
| #12 | S3067 | Introduced | TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION - Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of the Providence Preservation Society. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2024) |
| #13 | S2816 | Engrossed | HEALTH AND SAFETY -- OFFICE OF STATE MEDICAL EXAMINERS - Provides for procedures for the burial of unclaimed remains. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 Placed on House Calendar (06/05/2024) |
| #14 | H8147 | Introduced | AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE HARRISVILLE FIRE DISTRICT AND ESTABLISHING THE CLEAR RIVER ELECTRIC AND WATER DISTRICT - Amends the Harrisville Fire District Charter allowing the district to provide rescue services, fire suppression, medical and ambulanc... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 |
| #15 | H8028 | Introduced | TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS -- FOSTER MUNICIPAL COURT - Establishes a municipal court within the town of Foster. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2024) |
| #16 | H7754 | Engrossed | Authorizes the Town of Johnston to issue bonds and notes in an amount not exceeding $40,000,000 to finance construction and other improvements throughout the town. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 |
| #17 | H8060 | Engrossed | ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS - Permits the town council of the town of Hopkinton to enact ordinances which increase the fines pertaining to the violation of any dog ordinance. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 |
| #18 | S2996 | Engrossed | TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS -- FOSTER MUNICIPAL COURT - Establishes a municipal court within the town of Foster. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2024) |
| #19 | S3035 | Introduced | BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSE ANESTHETISTS - Establishes that the elective and/or independent administration of propofol and all FDA classified general anesthetics for any surgery or procedure is not within the "scope of practice" of nurse prac... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-07 Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study |
| #20 | H8149 | Introduced | PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- ADMINISTRATION - Reduces the number of years from five (5) to three (3), when calculating for retirement purposes, the average of the highest consecutive years of compensation, for state and munic... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-07 |
| #21 | H8239 | Engrossed | Authorizes the Town of Glocester to finance the renovation and/or expansion of Glocester police station and to issue not more than $10,700,000 bonds and notes therefore. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 |
| #22 | S2979 | Introduced | EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT -- PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM - Reduces the number of years from five (5) to three (3), when calculating for retirement purposes, the average of the highest consecutive years of compensation, ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-23 |
| #23 | S2902 | Introduced | PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- CONTRACTORS BONDS - Provides that upon application, and good cause, the state may waive the bonding requirement for certified minority business enterprises or women owned businesses. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 |
| #24 | S2364 | Introduced | EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT - Requires a review by the department of elementary and secondary education of the formula components used to compute the aid needed to support high need students. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-30 |
| #25 | S2315 | Introduced | TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION - Exempts from the sales and use tax the sale of firearm safety equipment and related products. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-30 |
| #26 | S2318 | Introduced | TOWNS AND CITIES -- PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS - Adds department of corrections' correctional officers to the list of public safety employees that are entitled to their full salary if t... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-30 |
| #27 | S2480 | Introduced | MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES - Exempts used vehicles sold "for parts only" or purchased at end of their lease term by the current lessee that have a valid certificate of inspection affixed to the windshield, from the requi... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 |
| #28 | S2418 | Introduced | ELECTIONS -- REGISTRATION OF VOTERS - Allows non-affiliated party voters to vote in party primaries, without becoming an affiliated party voter. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 |
| #29 | S2781 | Engrossed | THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE - Provides amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code for emerging technologies. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 Placed on House Calendar (06/05/2024) |
| #30 | S2841 | Introduced | STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCACY - Amends the composition of the small business advisory council. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 |
| #31 | H8145 | Engrossed | Joint Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Special Legislative Task Force To Improve The Long-term Outcomes And Reduce Recidivism Of Females Within The Criminal Justice Population (this Resolution Would Extend The Reporting ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/04/2024) |
| #32 | H8205 | Engrossed | TOWNS AND CITIES -- INDEBTEDNESS OF TOWNS AND CITIES - Adds the town of Warren to those towns and cities authorized to issue bonds to finance the uninsured portion of a settlement arising out of litigation against the town or city. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 |
| #33 | S2750 | Introduced | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION - Permits hit and run victims suffering serious bodily injury to recover under the crime victim compensation program. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-30 |
| #34 | S3102 | Introduced | BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS - Expands the definition of door-to-door salespersons to include those who sell services and authorize the town of Cumberland to license and regulate door-to-door salespersons in the same manner as h... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 |
| #35 | S2862 | Passed | Enabling act required by ยง 16-7-44 in order for the principal of, and interest on bonds issued by the Town of Burrillville in support of school housing projects to be eligible for state housing aid reimbursement. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 Signed by Governor |
| #36 | S2982 | Introduced | INSURANCE -- LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES AND RESERVES - Replaces the term "the drug naloxone" with the term "opioid antagonist" in chapters regulating life insurance policies and group life insurance policies. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 |
| #37 | S2801 | Engrossed | PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY DISCLOSURE AND HOMEOWNERS BILL OF RIGHTS ACT - Repeals the "Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act." Amends title 5 "Businesses and Professions" to include a new... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2024) |
| #38 | H7387 | Engrossed | ELECTIONS -- DECEPTIVE AND FRAUDULENT SYNTHETIC MEDIA IN ELECTION COMMUNICATIONS - Prohibits synthetic media within ninety (90) days of an election. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-13 |
| #39 | S2088 | Introduced | INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES - Requires every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2025, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approve... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-10 |
| #40 | H7495 | Introduced | STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- 2025 BATTERY-POWERED LEAF BLOWER PILOT REBATE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM - Establishes a new chapter for the 2024 Battery Powered Leaf Blower Pilot Rebate and Education Program. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-02 |
| #41 | H7255 | Introduced | INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES - Requires every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2025, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approve... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-15 |
| #42 | H7092 | Introduced | BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS - Mandates, as of 1/1/26, all recovery housing facilities register with department of behavioral healthca... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 |
| #43 | S2414 | Introduced | WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT - Allows the commissioners of the water and sewer commission for the town of Jamestown to limit its public water system's obligation to supply water only within designated and described area as oppo... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 |
| #44 | S2404 | Introduced | BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- THE PRACTICE OF ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE MEDICINE - Broadens the definition of a "qualified individual" in acupuncture and Chinese medicine to include any person trained and certified in auricular acudetox. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 |
| #45 | S2974 | Introduced | EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID - Expands the law on school lunch service contracts requirements that provides for payment to workers/aides for 180 days or the contract for the school year, exclusive of paid time off, including vacation days or other forms ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 |
| #46 | H8245 | Introduced | HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - Provides that licensed independent clinical social workers be able to enroll and bill Medicaid directly for covered services provided to adults with Medicaid fee-for-service coverage. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 |
| #47 | S2685 | Introduced | INSURANCE -- CASUALTY INSURANCE RATING - Prohibits an insurance carrier from assessing a premium surcharge against an insured for making an inquiry regarding the terms of their policy. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 |
| #48 | H8045 | Engrossed | GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS - Names the intersections of Main Street with Legris Avenue and West Warwick Avenue (Route 117), in the town of West Warwick, a... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 |
| #49 | S2756 | Introduced | TOWNS AND CITIES -- RETIREMENT SECURITY ACT FOR LOCALLY ADMINISTERED PENSION FUNDS - Requires municipalities managing their own pension system to submit a statutorily required actuarial experience study to the advisory council to locally administered... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-30 |
| #50 | H7969 | Introduced | HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ELECTRONIC MONITORING IN NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES - Allows electronic monitoring of residents or private living unit in nursing or assisted living facility with certain restrictions. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 Proposed Substitute |
