Rhode Island Legislature | 2019 | Regular Session
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Active Rhode Island Bills (Introduced, Engrossed, Enrolled, Passed)
| Bill | Summary | Action |
|---|---|---|
| H5127 | Codifies the current state of the law on reproductive rights in Rhode Island by incorporating the protections set forth in Roe v. Wade limiting restrictions on an individual's decision to terminate a pregnancy. | 2019-01-16 |
| S0037 | - Video-lottery Games, Table Games And Sports Wagering | 2019-01-16 |
| H5129 | Imposes a penalty against a condominium association that fails to deliver a resale certificate within ten (10) days of a request by a unit owner. | 2019-01-16 |
| S0038 | Exempts property located at 122 North Main Street in the city of Woonsocket from the provision requiring it to be located a certain distance from objectors/schools/churches regarding the issuance of retail liquor licenses. | 2019-01-16 |
| H5130 | Prohibits the practice of importing a wild animal into the state, which animal is not native or indigenous to the state, for the purpose of conducting canned hunting. | 2019-01-16 |
| S0033 | To Vacate The Forfeiture Or Revocation Of The Charter Of Washington County Builders, Inc. | 2019-01-16 Senate read and passed |
| H5132 | Ratifies the Home Rule Charter amendments adopted and approved by the electors of North Smithfield on November 6, 2018. | 2019-01-16 |
| H5125 | Serves to codify the privacy rights guaranteed by the decision reached in the United States Supreme Court case of Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973) and its progeny. | 2019-01-16 |
| H5126 | Requires compassion centers to post conspicuous signs warning of the dangers of marijuana when used by pregnant or breastfeeding women. | 2019-01-16 |
| H5133 | Grants solar energy system retail purchasers protections requiring disclosures in the retail/lease documents the right to cancel/rescind agreement within 90 days prior to installation/notice of liens filed on their property. | 2019-01-16 |
Top Rhode Island Sponsors
| House Sponsors | # Bills | RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Rep. Raymond Hull [D] | 32 |  |
| Rep. John Lombardi [D] | 30 | |
| Rep. Joseph Shekarchi [D] | 26 | |
| Rep. Joseph McNamara [D] | 18 | |
| Rep. Camille Vella-wilkinson [D] | 17 | |
| Senate Sponsors | # Bills | RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Sen. Michael McCaffrey [D] | 14 | |
| Sen. Dominick Ruggerio [D] | 12 | |
| Sen. Dennis Algiere [R] | 11 | |
| Sen. Maryellen Goodwin [D] | 10 | |
| Sen. William Conley [D] | 8 | |
Top Rhode Island Committees
| House Committees | # Bills | RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Judiciary | 38 | |
| Health, Education and Welfare | 24 | |
| Finance | 23 | |
| Corporations | 9 | |
| Municipal Government | 6 | |
| Senate Committees | # Bills | RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Finance | 7 | |
| Judiciary | 5 | |
| Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs | 3 | |
| Health and Human Services | 3 | |
| Education | 2 | |
Most Viewed Rhode Island Bills
| Bill | Summary | Text |
|---|---|---|
| S0004 | Senate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable John Sidney Mccain Iii | Bill Text |
| H5042 | Prohibits surveillance on any public roadway in the state unless specifically authorized by statute or court order. This act would also provide for the confidentiality of information collected or stored. | Bill Text |
| S0037 | - Video-lottery Games, Table Games And Sports Wagering | Bill Text |
| H5034 | Allows state employees who had also been a correctional officer to elect to combine their service time earned from each job, for the determination of their retirement eligibility date and calculation of retirement benefits. | Bill Text |
| H5022 | Makes it unlawful for any person to carry a rifle or shotgun in any vehicle or conveyance or on or about their person whether visible or concealed subject to certain exceptions. | Bill Text |
| H5023 | Expands family court jurisdiction to enter protective orders to provide for the safety and welfare of household pets in domestic abuse situations. | Bill Text |
| H5029 | Allows a classified employee, whose position is not fully funded through federal loans and/or grants to seek the nomination of or to be a candidate for elective state office. | Bill Text |
| H5037 | House Resolution Adopting The Rules Of The House Of Representatives For The Years 2019 And 2020 | Bill Text |
| H5060 | Allows the Honorable James R. Langevin to join Ann Margaret Little and Seth M. Klaiman in marriage on or about February 2, 2019, within the City of Warwick, Rhode Island. | Bill Text |
| S0005 | Senate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President Of The United States | Bill Text |
Most Monitored Rhode Island Bills
| Bill | Summary | Text |
|---|---|---|
| H5023 | Expands family court jurisdiction to enter protective orders to provide for the safety and welfare of household pets in domestic abuse situations. | Bill Text |
| H5119 | Increases amount of flame retardant chemicals contained in residential upholstered bedding/furniture manufactured/ sold in state from 100 ppm to 1,000 ppm effective January 1, 2020. | Bill Text |
| S0037 | - Video-lottery Games, Table Games And Sports Wagering | Bill Text |
| H5029 | Allows a classified employee, whose position is not fully funded through federal loans and/or grants to seek the nomination of or to be a candidate for elective state office. | Bill Text |
| S0008 | Allows the town of Barrington to combine five (5) voting districts into one for a special election to be held on February 5, 2019. | Bill Text |
| H5037 | House Resolution Adopting The Rules Of The House Of Representatives For The Years 2019 And 2020 | Bill Text |
| S0002 | Senate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable Harold J. Miller | Bill Text |
| S0007 | Allow the Honorable Hanna M. Gallo to join Claritza Mejia Salazar and Thomas G. Casale in marriage on or about January 11, 2019, within the City of Providence, Rhode Island. | Bill Text |
| H5103 | Enables the RI public transit authority (RIPTA) to work with the Massachusetts Bay Transit authority (MBTA) to allow commuter rail passes to be used as dual passes for both RIPTA and MBTA. | Bill Text |
| H5133 | Grants solar energy system retail purchasers protections requiring disclosures in the retail/lease documents the right to cancel/rescind agreement within 90 days prior to installation/notice of liens filed on their property. | Bill Text |
Rhode Island Sessions
| Year | Session | Introduced | Completed | Legislation | Search | Dataset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Regular Session | 174 | 39 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2018 | Regular Session | 2382 | 858 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2017 | Regular Session | 2418 | 1002 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2016 | Regular Session | 2472 | 1013 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2015 | Regular Session | 2399 | 845 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2014 | Regular Session | 2526 | 1139 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2013 | Regular Session | 2389 | 1105 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2012 | Regular Session | 1386 | 585 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2011 | Regular Session | 2420 | 974 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2010 | Regular Session | 2189 | 703 | Browse | Search | Download |
