Rhode Island Representative Brian Kennedy [D]

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RIH7074Intro
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House Resolution Strongly Supporting The Passage Of The 118th Congress H.r.6121 -- The Filipino Veterans Fairness Act Of 2023
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2024-05-03
[Hearing: May 7]
To House Veterans Affairs Committee
RIH7032Intro
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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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2024-05-03
[Hearing: May 7]
To House Finance Committee
RIH7603Intro
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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...
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2024-05-03
[Hearing: May 7]

Proposed Substitute
RIH8149Intro
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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...
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2024-05-03
[Hearing: May 7]
To House Finance Committee
RIH8220Intro
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BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- RHODE ISLAND DRUG COST REVIEW COMMISSION - Creates the Rhode Island drug cost review commission.
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2024-05-03
[Hearing: May 9]
To House Health & Human Services Committee
RIH7040Engross
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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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2024-05-02
House passed Sub A
RIH7489Intro
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TAXATION -- BUSINESS CORPORATION TAX - Reduces the corporate minimum tax to three hundred fifty dollars ($350).
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2024-05-02
To House Finance Committee
RIH7589Intro
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TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX - Raises the earned-income tax credit from sixteen percent (16%) to thirty percent (30%) for the tax years 2025 and beyond.
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2024-05-02
To House Finance Committee
RIH7712Engross
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AERONAUTICS -- AIRPORTS AND LANDING FIELDS - Designates the appropriate authority on air space issues as the president and CEO of the Rhode Island airport corporation and aligns certain job titles with their proper responsibilities relative to aerona...
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2024-05-02
House read and passed
RIH8230PassHouse Resolution Commemorating "holocaust Remembrance Day" On May 6, 2024
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2024-05-02
House read and passed
RIH8233PassHouse Resolution Commemorating May Of 2024, As "national Military Appreciation Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-05-02
House read and passed
RIH8231PassHouse Resolution Proclaiming May 6th Through May 10th Of 2024, To Be "teacher Appreciation Week" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-05-02
House read and passed
RIH8232PassHouse Resolution Celebrating And Thanking Thomas Dambo For Bringing His Artistic Talents And World-renowned Giant Trolls For The Enjoyment Of All Rhode Islanders
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2024-05-02
House read and passed
RIH8234PassHouse Resolution Commemorating "national Osteogenesis Imperfecta Awareness Week" On May 4 - 11, 2024
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2024-05-02
House read and passed
RIH7207Intro
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EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT - Increases the state's regionalization bonus to six percent (6%) of the state's fiscal year share of foundation education aid and would be ongoing and continuing so long as the district r...
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2024-04-30
To House Finance Committee
RIH7206Intro
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EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT - Ensures that transportation categorical funds between the state and regional school districts would be fully funded.
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2024-04-30
To House Finance Committee
RIH7984Engross
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STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING RESOURCES ACT OF 1998 - Provides that mobile and manufactured homes be included as affordable housing under certain conditions.
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2024-04-30
House passed Sub A
RIH8157Intro
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MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGULATION OF RENTAL OF MOTORIZED BICYCLES, MOTOR SCOOTERS AND MOTORIZED TRICYCLES IN NEW SHOREHAM - Expands the authority of the town council to enact ordinances establishing procedures and standards related to the rental...
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2024-04-30
To House Municipal Government & Housing Committee
RIH8215PassHouse Resolution Commemorating May Of 2024, As "national Skin Cancer Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-04-30
House read and passed
RIH8212PassHouse Resolution Commemorating April 30, 2024, As "national Therapy Animal Day" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-04-30
House read and passed
RIH8214PassHouse Resolution Proclaiming May 1, 2024, To Be "boys & Girls Clubs Youth Of The Year Day" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-04-30
House read and passed
RIH8216PassHouse Resolution Joyously Celebrating The 150th Anniversary Of The Official Founding Of The Berean Baptist Church Of Burrillville, Rhode Island, On October 20th Of 2024 And Declaring Said Day To Be "berean Baptist Church Day" In The State Of Rhode Is...
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2024-04-30
House read and passed
RIH8211PassHouse Resolution Recognizing May Of 2024 As "mental Health Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-04-30
House read and passed
RIH7249Intro
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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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2024-04-25
To House Finance Committee
RIH7341Intro
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PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS - Provides state employee public safety professionals with parity to municipal public safety employees in the state/municipal retirement systems eff. 7/1/24 with 10% contri...
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2024-04-25
To House Finance Committee
RIH7592Intro
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EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT - Extends the sunset provision of § 16-16-24.2 to June 20, 2026.
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2024-04-25
To House Finance Committee
RIH7435Engross
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INSURANCE -- PET INSURANCE ACT - Enacts a chapter to regulate pet insurance.
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2024-04-24
House read and passed
RIH8197PassHouse Resolution Celebrating "administrative Professionals' Day" On April 24, 2024, And Thanking All The Dedicated Staff Who Work Tirelessly In Support Of The Rhode Island House Of Representatives
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2024-04-24
House read and passed
RIH8060Engross
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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.
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2024-04-23
House read and passed
RIH8186PassHouse Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Walter R. Bienieki
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2024-04-23
House read and passed
RIH7613Engross
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EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS - Requires RIDE to develop type 1 diabetes informational materials for the parents and guardians of students that will be posted publicly on RIDE's website.
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2024-04-16
To Senate Education Committee
RIH7407Intro
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TAXATION -- ORGAN DONATION LEAVE TAX CREDIT - Provides tax credits to any private entity that gives paid time off to an employee who is an organ donor.
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2024-04-11
To House Finance Committee
RIH7717Intro
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INSURANCE -- HEALTH CARE ACCESSIBILITY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE ACT - Requires healthcare plans in RI to notify providers of any proposed amendments to an agreement 60 days before the effective date and requires 60 days notice of any amendment to a manu...
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2024-04-11
To House Corporations Committee
RIH8041Intro
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INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS - Includes any costs paid by an enrollee or on behalf of the enrollee by a third party when calculating an enrollee's overall contribution to any out-of-pocket maximum or cost sharing requirement under a health...
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2024-04-11
To House Corporations Committee
RIH8163PassHouse Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Raymond M. Dipasquale
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2024-04-11
House read and passed
RIH8167PassHouse 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
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2024-04-11
House read and passed
RIH8164PassHouse Resolution Proclaiming April 7-13, 2024, To Be "national Library Week" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-04-11
House read and passed
RIH7258Intro
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AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- STATE FORESTS AND FORESTRY PROJECTS - Directs the general assembly to fund ten full time equivalent positions in FY 2025 to support DEM's efforts in the areas of forestry and forestry projects.
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2024-04-10
To House Finance Committee
RIH7361PassHouse Resolution Creating A Special Commission To Make A Comprehensive Study And Provide Recommendations For Remedies To The Erosion Of Rhode Island Beaches (creates A 9 Member Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations For Remedies To The Erosi...
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2024-04-09
House read and passed
RIH8150PassHouse Resolution Extending Condolences On The Passing Of Richard P. Baccari
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2024-04-09
House read and passed
RIH8152PassHouse Resolution Proclaiming April Of 2024 To Be "bilingual And Multilingual Learner Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-04-09
House read and passed
RIH7654Engross
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TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOUSING MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY CODE - Permits the department of environmental management and local municipalities to drain, remove, and replace an overflowing septic tank or system.
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2024-04-05
To Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee
RIH8137PassHouse Resolution Celebrating April Of 2024, As "organ Donation Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-04-04
House read and passed
RIH8139PassHouse Resolution Proclaiming April Of 2024 To Be "national Child Abuse Prevention Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-04-04
House read and passed
RIH7274Intro
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EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT - Amends sections of law relating to retirement of various public employees and the calculation of their final average salary and service accruals.
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2024-04-03
Withdrawn at sponsor's request
RIH7581Intro
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STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS STAFFING - Establishes parameters for staffing of correctional officers.
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2024-04-03
To House Labor Committee
RIH7086Intro
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PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- VEGETATION MANAGEMENT FOR ELECTRIC SYSTEM RELIABILITY - Requires an electric distribution company to develop and act pursuant to a vegetation management plan approved by the DPUC to carry out vegetation management act...
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2024-04-02
To House Corporations Committee
RIH7241Intro
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TOWNS AND CITIES -- OPTIONAL RETIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE AND FIREFIGHTERS - Amends definition for final compensation, relative to police officers and firefighters, provides them life annuity regardless of age or years of service, upon reti...
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2024-04-02
To House Municipal Government & Housing Committee
RIH8116Intro
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CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT - Replaces the existing limited liability company act with a newer and updated model act.
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2024-04-02
To House Corporations Committee
RIH8120PassHouse Resolution Joyously Celebrating The 30th Anniversary Of The Roger Williams University School Of Law
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2024-04-02
House read and passed
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