Rhode Island Legislature | 2022 | Regular Session | Adjourned Sine Die
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Active Rhode Island Bills (Introduced, Engrossed, Enrolled, Passed)
| Bill | Summary | Action |
|---|---|---|
| S2689 | Modifies the application process for interconnection projects to require greater transparency/greater clarity through an 8 member committee and independent ombudsman with prospective application. | 2022-06-23 Senate passed Sub A |
| H7668 | Includes licensed advanced practice registered nurses (APRN), certified in psychiatric/mental health, as qualified to certify the need for mental health treatment in certain patients. | 2022-06-23 House read and passed |
| H7788 | Prohibits, beginning January 1, 2024, any compact fluorescent lamp or linear fluorescent lamp to be offered for final sale, sold at final sale, or distributed in the state as a new manufactured product. | 2022-06-23 House passed Sub A |
| H7652 | Authorizes DMV to issue one year renewal registrations for vehicles leased for thirty-six months and enables DMV to refund, to a registrant of leased vehicle, who cancels registration that portion of registration fee paid that represents 6 months of ... | 2022-06-23 |
| H7639 | Decreases the amount of the reinstatement fees for a motor vehicle registration or certificate of title which was revoked, denied or suspended and reduced reinstatement fees for suspension or revocation of registration or certificate of title. | 2022-06-23 |
| H7318 | Permits Dyslexia Advocacy Rhode Island plates to be issued for passenger or commercial vehicles. A minimum of six hundred (600) preordered plates would be required. | 2022-06-23 House read and passed |
| H8287 | Extends the moratorium on the issuance of licenses for new initial nursing facilities and any increases to nursing facilities capacity to July 1, 2025. | 2022-06-23 Senate passed as amended (floor amendment) |
| S3041 | Amends the statutory laws relating to driving under the influence and refusal to submit to chemical tests by adding the requirement for blood and/or urine testing. | 2022-06-23 Senate passed as amended (floor amendment) |
| S2268 | Phases out taxation of military pensions by 2027. | 2022-06-22 Senate passed Sub A |
| H6662 | Same as 21H-5327 -- Increases the maximum aggregate amount of community remote net-metering systems from 30 MW to 60 MW and requires the allocation of a minimum of 35% of the generated power to low- or moderate-income households commencing July 1, 20... | 2022-06-22 |
Top Rhode Island Sponsors
| House Sponsors | # Bills | RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Rep. Karen Alzate [D] | 246 |  |
| Rep. Christopher Blazejewski [D] | 244 | |
| Rep. Blake Filippi [R] | 243 | |
| Rep. Anastasia Williams [D] | 211 | |
| Rep. David Morales [D] | 211 | |
| Senate Sponsors | # Bills | RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Sen. Dawn Euer [D] | 255 | |
| Sen. Alana DiMario [D] | 232 | |
| Sen. Melissa Murray [D] | 213 | |
| Sen. Sandra Cano [D] | 204 | |
| Sen. Louis Dipalma [D] | 199 | |
Top Rhode Island Committees
| House Committees | # Bills | RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Finance | 315 | |
| Judiciary | 159 | |
| State Government & Elections | 90 | |
| Corporations | 81 | |
| Health & Human Services | 78 | |
| Senate Committees | # Bills | RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Judiciary | 239 | |
| Finance | 93 | |
| Health and Human Services | 60 | |
| Education | 40 | |
| Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs | 31 | |
Most Viewed Rhode Island Bills
| Bill | Summary | Text |
|---|---|---|
| S2552 | Mandates residents to be vaccinated for COVID-19. | Bill Text |
| H7539 | Require that both curriculum and teaching practices in Rhode Island schools protect and respect the civil rights of all members of the school community | Bill Text |
| S2430 | The Rhode Island Cannabis Act legalizes adult use of cannabis. It provides for licensing of cultivation, manufacture and retail sale of cannabis. | Bill Text |
| H6614 | Same as 21H-5554 --Makes it a felony for an individual to possess any semi-automatic firearm magazine which is capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition. Violation is punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment or a fine of up to $5,000. | Bill Text |
| H7593 | The Rhode Island Cannabis Act legalizes adult use of cannabis. It provides for licensing of cultivation, manufacture and retail sale of cannabis. | Bill Text |
| H7123 | Making Appropriations For The Support Of The State For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023 | Bill Text |
| H7917 | Allows an individual to access and learn what personal information about the individual has been gathered and stored by covered entities that conduct business in Rhode Island. | Bill Text |
| H7400 | Creates the "Rhode Island data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act" to identify information collected by online service providers and commercial websites. | Bill Text |
| H7787 | Establishes regulations to reduce hazardous emissions by prohibiting manipulation of the environment, and collects application and violation fees into state trust fund for municipality projects that promote the safety of life and property. | Bill Text |
| H7511 | Repeals ยง 28-12-9 of the general laws which provides that the director of labor and training may approve of wages below the minimum wage for those persons whose earning capacity is impaired due to physical or mental disability. | Bill Text |
Most Monitored Rhode Island Bills
| Bill | Summary | Text |
|---|---|---|
| S2552 | Mandates residents to be vaccinated for COVID-19. | Bill Text |
| S2501 | Categorizes women by their biological identity at birth rather than their gender identity for purpose of organized sports. | Bill Text |
| H7539 | Require that both curriculum and teaching practices in Rhode Island schools protect and respect the civil rights of all members of the school community | Bill Text |
| H7277 | Increases the percentage of retail electricity sales from renewable energy sources. | Bill Text |
| H7400 | Creates the "Rhode Island data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act" to identify information collected by online service providers and commercial websites. | Bill Text |
| S2274 | Increases the percentage of retail electricity sales from renewable energy sources. | Bill Text |
| H6614 | Same as 21H-5554 --Makes it a felony for an individual to possess any semi-automatic firearm magazine which is capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition. Violation is punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment or a fine of up to $5,000. | Bill Text |
| H6615 | Same as 21H-5556 --Bans the possession, sale, and transfer of assault weapons. Possession of assault weapons owned on the effective date of this act would be "grandfathered" subject to certain registration provisions. | Bill Text |
| H7123 | Making Appropriations For The Support Of The State For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023 | Bill Text |
| H7166 | Requires courses in family life or sex education be taught in grades 6 -12 and be appropriate for students of all races, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. | Bill Text |
Rhode Island Sessions
| Year | Session | Introduced | Completed | Legislation | Search | Dataset |
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| 2022 | Regular Session | 2518 | 922 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2021 | Regular Session | 2501 | 890 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2020 | Regular Session | 2134 | 484 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2019 | Regular Session | 2308 | 862 | 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 |
