RI H5187 | 2017 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Passed on June 29 2017 - 100% progression
Action: 2017-06-29 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [PDF]

Summary

Requires that cities and towns comply with certain procedures when prosecuting defendants such as the right to counsel, and amends the penalties imposed for ordinance violations.

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Title

General Powers

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2017-05-23 - House - Passage of amendment (Y: 72 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2017-05-23 - House - Passage as amended (Y: 71 N: 0 NV: 4 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2017-06-29HouseSigned by Governor
2017-06-28HouseTransmitted to Governor
2017-06-27SenateSenate passed as amended in concurrence
2017-06-22SenatePlaced on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/27/2017)
2017-06-20SenateCommittee recommends passage as amended in concurrence
2017-06-16SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/20/2017)
2017-05-30SenateReferred to Senate Judiciary
2017-05-23HouseHouse passed as amended (floor amendment)
2017-05-19HousePlaced on House Calendar (05/23/2017)
2017-05-10HouseCommittee recommends passage
2017-05-08HouseScheduled for consideration (05/10/2017)
2017-02-14HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2017-02-10HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/14/2017)
2017-01-25HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary

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Rhode Island State Sources


Bill Comments

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