Rhode Island Senator Walter Felag [D] | Senate

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RIS2639Intro
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TAXATION -- COLLECTION OF TAXES GENERALLY - Allows municipalities that issue tax bills via mail to develop programs to provide adequate notice through other digital means.
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2024-03-28
To Senate Housing and Municipal Government Committee
RIS2828Intro
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CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Allows law enforcement to utilize mufflers, silencers, or other devices for deadening or muffling the sound of a firearm while acting within the scope of their official duties under the supervision of the police chief o...
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2024-03-28
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2925PassSenate Resolution Thanking And Honoring America And Rhode Island's Vietnam War Veterans For Their Service And Sacrifice On "vietnam Veterans Day"
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2024-03-28
Senate read and passed
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
RIS2924PassSenate Resolution Commemorating March 25, 2024, As The 203rd Anniversary Of Greek Independence Day And Celebrating Democracy In Greece And The United States
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2024-03-28
Senate read and passed
RIS2128Intro
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LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- POSTING OF VETERANS' BENEFITS AND SERVICES - Requires employers in the state with more than 50 employees to display a poster containing basic information on veterans' benefits and services be created and distributed by th...
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2024-03-27
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee
RIS2700Intro
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COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES - Provides protection and prevent the unethical, improper conduct and the collection of fees, by anyone advising or assisting a veteran filing a claim for disability benefit...
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2024-03-27
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee
RIS2699Intro
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MOTOR VEHICLES AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES - Removes the requirement that the applicant for a Bronze Star Medal license plate pay a registration fee or transfer charge.
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2024-03-27
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee
RIS2627Intro
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FOOD AND DRUGS -- HEALTHY KIDS ACT - Mandates that all restaurants offering children's meals offer at least two (2) children's meals that complies with certain detailed nutritional standards set forth in the act.
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2024-03-26
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee
RIS2127Engross
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- MANUFACTURING AND WHOLESALE LICENSES - Allows manufacturer-wineries to sell up to three (3) drinks of wine for on-site consumption or three (3) bottles of wine for off-site consumption or three (3) bottles of wine for off-site ...
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2024-03-22
To House Small Business Committee
RIS2381Intro
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HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REGISTRATION OF NURSING ASSISTANTS - Establishes home care nursing assistants licensed by the department of health to work exclusively in home care.
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2024-03-21
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee
RIS2455Intro
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STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES -- FOSTER PARENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS - Requires DCYF to prepare an annual report of all findings of suspected and/or verified violations of this chapter and share report on its w...
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2024-03-21
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2657Intro
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MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGES - Includes the governor's commission on disabilities in the decision making process for the disability parking enforcement enhancement program and requires an annual report be submitted to...
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2024-03-21
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2724Intro
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INSURANCE -- NONPROFIT DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAIR SHARE FOR DENTAL CARE ACT - Requires carriers offering dental benefit plans to annually submit information which includes the current and projected medical loss ratio for cla...
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2024-03-21
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee
RIS2203Intro
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LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - Prohibits an employer, employment agency, labor organization, or employee from directly or indirectly committing any act declared to be an unlawful employment practice.
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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
RIS2793PassSenate Resolution Commemorating The Celebration Of St. Joseph's Day
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2024-03-19
Senate read and passed
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
RIS2089Intro
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TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING - Amends the definition of "low and moderate income housing" to include housing secured by a federal government voucher or subsidy.
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2024-03-14
To Senate Housing and Municipal Government Committee
RIS2206Intro
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BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- REAL ESTATE SALES DISCLOSURES - Allows a homebuyer to void a purchase and sales agreement prior to the transfer if the seller fails to provide a written sales disclosure.
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2024-03-14
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2450Intro
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PROPERTY -- SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES - Amends notice requirements for self-storage facility before perfecting lien, to wit; 7 consecutive days of publication on a publicly accessible website or subsequent written notice to lessee, or publicati...
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2024-03-14
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2461Intro
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INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT - Defines a "consumer accessible fair market value" for a vehicle valuation figure.
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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
RIS2791PassSenate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable Deborah J. Kelso
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2024-03-14
Senate read and passed
RIS2790PassSenate Resolution Proclaiming March 14th As A Day To Commemorate The History Of The Symbol
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2024-03-14
Senate read and passed
RIS2789PassSenate Resolution Designating February Of 2024 As "american Heart Month" To Raise Awareness About Cardiovascular Disease And The Importance Of Knowing One's Cholesterol
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2024-03-14
Senate read and passed
RIS2786Intro
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- MANUFACTURING AND WHOLESALE LICENSES - Allows for the holder of a manufacturer's license to be able to transport beer, spirits or wine between its satellite taprooms.
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2024-03-13
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs 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
RIS2653Intro
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CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ASSAULT WEAPONS - Bans the possession, sale, and transfer of assault weapons. Possession of assault weapons owned on the effective date of this act to be "grandfathered". Violations are punishable by a fine or imprisonment.
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2024-03-12
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2756Intro
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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...
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2024-03-08
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2094Intro
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MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- LIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND REFLECTORS - Authorizes designated state and local election officials with supervisory responsibility over polling locations the use of amber flashing safety lights on their vehicles.
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2024-03-07
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
RIS2204Intro
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ELECTIONS -- VOTING DISTRICTS AND OFFICIALS -- POLLING PLACE CAP - Increases the maximum number of voters that a polling place can accommodate from three thousand (3,000) to three thousand five hundred (3,500).
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2024-03-07
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2207Intro
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ELECTIONS -- REGISTRATION OF VOTERS - Permits the substitution of advertising the voter registration deadline in a newspaper by posting notice of designations on the municipality's website, continuously, for at least 10 days leading up to the last da...
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2024-03-07
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2208Intro
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ELECTIONS -- VOTING DISTRICTS AND OFFICIALS - Clarifies that the calculation for the total number of eligible voters to be served by the same polling place shall be established using active voters.
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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
RIS2488PassSenate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Thomas J. Evans
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2024-03-07
Senate read and passed
RIS2729PassSenate Resolution Recognizing March 8, 2024, As "international Women's Day" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-03-07
Senate read and passed
RIS2731PassSenate Resolution Honoring Rhode Island Girls High School And Middle School Wrestling Participants
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2024-03-07
Senate read and passed
RIS2730PassSenate Resolution Proclaiming February Of 2024, As "black History Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-03-07
Senate read and passed
RIS2481Intro
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MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES - Requires the DMV to create a blue envelope program for drivers with autism.
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2024-03-06
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee
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
RIS2590Intro
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TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES - Establishes a statewide limit of twelve percent (12%) per year on interest charged by cities and towns on delinquent taxes.
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2024-03-01
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2570Intro
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Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution -- Of The Legislative Power (proposes A State Constitutional Amendment That No Department Or Other Entity Created By The State Would Hav...
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2024-03-01
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2603Intro
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HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LABORATORIES - Allows direct to consumer laboratory testing.
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2024-03-01
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee
RIS2562Intro
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TOWNS AND CITIES -- AWARD OF MUNICIPAL CONTRACTS - Increases the maximum state and municipal small purchase limits from $10,000 to $25,000 for construction projects and from $5,000 to $10,000 for all other state and municipal purchases.
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2024-03-01
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2494PassSenate Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Katelyn Mccanna Vieira
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2024-02-15
Senate read and passed
RIS2493PassSenate Resolution Proclaiming February 15, 2024 To Be "rhode Island First Connections Awareness Day"
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2024-02-15
Senate read and passed
RIS2492PassSenate Resolution Proclaiming February 15, 2024, As "the 1st Rhode Island Regiment/black Regiment Recognition Day" To Commemorate The Contributions Of Black Soldiers During The American Revolutionary War
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2024-02-15
Senate read and passed
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