Rhode Island Legislature | 2018 | Regular Session | Adjourned Sine Die
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Active Rhode Island Bills (Introduced, Engrossed, Enrolled, Passed)
| Bill | Summary | Action |
|---|---|---|
| H7816 | Expedites the foreclosure procedure on vacant property. | 2018-07-10 Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2134 | Directs the attorney general to report annually to the general assembly on the incidence and disposition of crimes involving guns. | 2018-07-10 Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2854 | Authorizes Central Falls to adopt 3 separate tax classifications of residential property consisting of tax rates: owner-occupied property of 5 units or less/dwellings of 6 units or more/non owner-occupied property of 5 units or less, including mixed ... | 2018-07-10 Effective without Governor's signature |
| H7162 | Directs the attorney general to report annually to the general assembly on the incidence and disposition of crimes involving guns. | 2018-07-10 Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2748 | Amends the classification table utilized by cities and towns in connection with the assessment of tangible personal property in order to provide clarity to businesses operating within the state. | 2018-07-10 Effective without Governor's signature |
| H7970 | Amends several processes relative to the termination of a time-share agreement and the division of the ownership interests thereto. | 2018-07-10 Effective without Governor's signature |
| H7778 | Exempts vehicle owners by a rental company from provisions permitted to the DMV to refuse registration for failure to pay fines including interest, penalties, or other monetary amount. | 2018-07-10 Effective without Governor's signature |
| H8171 | Makes a number of technical amendments to the general laws, prepared at the recommendation of the Law Revision Office. Article I contains the reenactment of title 7 of the general laws. Article II includes the statutory construction provisions. | 2018-07-10 Effective without Governor's signature |
| H7566 | Allows railroad companies who hold a Class G license to serve alcohol at retail aboard its trains and in its controlled station premises up to 30 minutes prior to a train's scheduled departure. | 2018-07-10 Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2507 | Removes the requirement that hunting and fishing licenses may be issued only by town and city clerks. | 2018-07-10 Effective without Governor's signature |
Top Rhode Island Sponsors
| House Sponsors | # Bills | RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Rep. Joseph Shekarchi [D] | 220 |  |
| Rep. Camille Vella-wilkinson [D] | 158 | |
| Rep. John Edwards [D] | 148 | |
| Rep. Kenneth Marshall [D] | 132 | |
| Rep. Raymond Hull [D] | 117 | |
| Senate Sponsors | # Bills | RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Sen. Erin Lynch Prata [D] | 330 | |
| Sen. Frank Lombardi [D] | 204 | |
| Sen. Donna Nesselbush [D] | 159 | |
| Sen. Maryellen Goodwin [D] | 154 | |
| Sen. Louis Dipalma [D] | 152 | |
Top Rhode Island Committees
| House Committees | # Bills | RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Finance | 297 | |
| Judiciary | 242 | |
| Health, Education and Welfare | 137 | |
| Corporations | 93 | |
| Labor | 67 | |
| Senate Committees | # Bills | RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Judiciary | 198 | |
| Finance | 125 | |
| Health and Human Services | 51 | |
| Education | 32 | |
| Commerce | 24 | |
Most Viewed Rhode Island Bills
| Bill | Summary | Text |
|---|---|---|
| H7200 | Making Appropriations For The Support Of The State For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019 | Bill Text |
| S2045 | Authorizes the implementation and operation of sports wagering at the Twin River and Tiverton gaming facilities. | Bill Text |
| H7477 | Requires pet shops to only sell cats or dogs obtained from an animal shelter, dog pound or animal rescue. | Bill Text |
| H7228 | Amends the nurse licensure compact and adopts an enhanced version of the act, to allow nurses to hold a multi-state license which would allow them to practice across state lines without having to obtain multiple licenses. | Bill Text |
| H7076 | Requires Internet service providers to follow Internet service neutrality requirements. | Bill Text |
| H8013 | Amends provisions of law relative to motor vehicle replacement parts specifications time limits for using aftermarket body parts, and notification to the vehicle owner of the intention to use aftermarket body parts. | Bill Text |
| S2008 | Requires Internet service providers to follow Internet service neutrality requirements. | Bill Text |
| S2679 | Provides that insurance companies may not mandate the use of aftermarket parts without the owner's consent on motor vehicles less than 48 months beyond manufacture date. | Bill Text |
| S2163 | Prohibits the state from restricting persons from terminating pregnancy prior to fetal viability. Would repeal laws regulating abortion. | Bill Text |
| H7688 | Authorizes the supreme court to issue "extreme risk protections orders" requiring the surrender of all firearms from persons determined to be capable of causing personal injury. | Bill Text |
Most Monitored Rhode Island Bills
| Bill | Summary | Text |
|---|---|---|
| S2188 | Establishes a fee on companies that sell fossil fuels in Rhode Island and also establishes a receipt account to disburse the funds from. | Bill Text |
| H7400 | Establishes a fee on companies that sell fossil fuels in Rhode Island and also establishes a receipt account to disburse the funds from. | Bill Text |
| S2319 | Criminalizes the manufacture, import, possession, purchase, sale or transfer of any ammunition feeding device capable of accepting more than ten (10) rounds known as high capacity magazines. | Bill Text |
| S2493 | Restricts possession and sale of new assault weapons. Limits magazine capacity to 10 rounds or less. Grandfathers current possession/ownership. | Bill Text |
| H7477 | Requires pet shops to only sell cats or dogs obtained from an animal shelter, dog pound or animal rescue. | Bill Text |
| H7766 | Restricts possession and sale of new assault weapons. Limits magazine capacity to 10 rounds or less. Grandfathers current possession/ownership. | Bill Text |
| H7340 | Prohibits the state from restricting persons from terminating pregnancy prior to fetal viability. Would repeal laws regulating abortion. | Bill Text |
| S2163 | Prohibits the state from restricting persons from terminating pregnancy prior to fetal viability. Would repeal laws regulating abortion. | Bill Text |
| H7688 | Authorizes the supreme court to issue "extreme risk protections orders" requiring the surrender of all firearms from persons determined to be capable of causing personal injury. | Bill Text |
| H7075 | Makes possession bump stocks, binary triggers or trigger cranks punishable by up to10 years in imprisonment and/or a $10,000 fine and penalizes modification of semi-automatic weapons to full automatic fire with a single pull or hold in the same way. | Bill Text |
Rhode Island Sessions
| Year | Session | Introduced | Completed | Legislation | Search | Dataset |
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| 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 |
