RI S0285 | 2015 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Passed on July 10 2015 - 100% progression
Action: 2015-07-10 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Passed on July 10 2015 - 100% progression
Action: 2015-07-10 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires retail establishments within the state offering a veteran's preference or discount to honor the Rhode Island operator's license designation as proof of military service.
Title
Veteran Designation On Operator License
Sponsors
| Sen. Walter Felag [D] | Sen. Frank Ciccone [D] | Sen. William Walaska [D] | Sen. Juan Pichardo [D] |
| Sen. James Doyle [D] |
Roll Calls
2015-06-23 - House - Passage (Y: 73 N: 0 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2015-05-27 - Senate - Passage (Y: 37 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2015-05-27 - Senate - Passage (Y: 37 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-10 | Senate | Signed by Governor |
| 2015-07-07 | Senate | Transmitted to Governor |
| 2015-06-23 | House | House passed Sub A in concurrence |
| 2015-06-23 | House | Placed on House Calendar (06/23/2015) |
| 2015-06-23 | House | Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence |
| 2015-06-19 | House | Scheduled for consideration (06/23/2015) |
| 2015-05-28 | House | Referred to House Veterans Affairs |
| 2015-05-27 | Senate | Senate passed Sub A |
| 2015-05-21 | Senate | Placed on Senate Calendar (05/27/2015) |
| 2015-05-20 | Senate | Committee recommends passage of Sub A |
| 2015-05-18 | Senate | Scheduled for consideration (05/20/2015) |
| 2015-04-08 | Senate | Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study |
| 2015-04-08 | Senate | Committee recommended indefinite postponement |
| 2015-04-02 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2015) |
| 2015-02-11 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs |
