| S0273 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Workers' Compensation -- Benefits
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-04-06
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0315 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Workers' Compensation -- General Provisions: would require all bidders on public works projects to provide evidence of workers' compensation coverage
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-04-06
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0125 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations - Workers' Compensation - Benefits: would prevent a petition for benefits for a permanent disfigurement of the body from being filed until one year has passed from the date of the disfiguring event
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-04-06
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0126 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations: would entitle an employer or insurer to recover an overpayment made for indemnity benefits by set-off against payments due for loss of use or disfigurement
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-04-06
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0087 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Health Care--health Benefit Exchange: would establish the Rhode Island Health Insurance Exchange and the method by which members to its executive board are appointed
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-04-06
To House Health, Education and Welfare Committee |
| S0748 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Workers' Compensation: would make explicit the workers' compensation court's authority to hear disputes relating to medical expenses post commutation, where the parties have agreed to this arrangement
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-04-06
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0157 | Pass | An Act Relating To Furnish The City Of Providence With A Supply Of Pure Water: would further the Pawtuxet River Authority's mission to remove the Pawtuxet Village Dam (dam project
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-04-06
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S0751 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Animal Rights License Plate: would empower the division of motor vehicles to make available a special design license plate to support animal health and welfare
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-04-06
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0694 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions - Motor Vehicle Repair Shop Act: would prohibit the solicitation of towing work or auto body work at the scene of an accident until such time as the police investigation at the scene is complete
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-04-05
Withdrawn at sponsor's request |
| S0818 | Pass | Senate Resolution Proclaiming The Week Beginning On April 4, 2011, To Be "april Friends Week" In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-04-05
Senate read and passed |
| S0208 | Engross
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Towns And Cities: would extend the tolling of expiration periods to June 30, 2013
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-04-05
To House Municipal Government Committee |
| S0812 | Pass | An Act Relating To Days Of Special Observance: would set aside the opening day of the Pawtucket Red Sox annually to be known as "Ben Mondor Day."
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-04-05
Signed by Governor |
| S0212 | Pass | An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages: John A. Cogan to join Patricia Huschle and Christopher Lawrence in marriage within the Town of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, on or about August 21, 2011
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-04-01
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S0213 | Pass | An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages: Heather Florence to join Elena Tennenbaum and Raj Shah in marriage on or about June 25, 2011, within the City of Providence, Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-04-01
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S0330 | Pass | An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages: would allow The Honorable Thomas A. Bishop to join Gretchen Lacouture and Jay F. Kosegarten in marriage on or about September 17, 2011, within the Town of Exeter, Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-04-01
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S0535 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- State Building Code: would reduce the permit application approval/rejection process, for construction of 1 to 3 family new residential dwellings from the current 60 to 30 days
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-31
Committee recommends passage |
| S0514 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers - Franchises: would permit cities and towns to grant non-exclusive franchise rights to telecommunications and cable services
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-31
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0814 | Pass | Senate Resolution Extending Condolences On The Passing Of Former Rhode Island State Representative The Honorable Raymond C. Church
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-31
Senate read and passed |
| S0136 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Financial Institutions -- Check Cashing: would establish a two (2) mile protection radius for existing check cashing businesses
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-31
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0816 | Pass | Senate Resolution Honoring CÉsar Estrada ChÁvez (1927-1993)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-31
Senate read and passed |
| S0285 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers -- Termination Of Service
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-31
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0808 | Pass | Senate Resolution Congratulating The North Providence Division Ii Boys Basketball Team On Winning The Rhode Island Division Ii Boys State Championship
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-31
Senate read and passed |
| S0813 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Our Deepest Sympathies On The Passing Of Elmer E. Cornwell, Jr.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-31
Senate read and passed |
| S0450 | Engross
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Health And Safety - The Rhode Island Climate Risk Reduction Act Of 2010: would extend the Climate Change reporting date from March 1, 2011 to July 1, 2011
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-31
To House Environment and Natural Resources Committee |
| S0445 | Engross
Sine Die | An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Wastewater Treatment Plants: would slightly change the public notice requirements for hearings on the renewal of the permit for the operation of major pollutant discharge elimination systems
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-31
To House Environment and Natural Resources Committee |
| S0005 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Education - Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority: would require the Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority to assume control and responsibility of Rhode Island Capitol television, which shall be administered t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-31
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0810 | Pass | Senate Resolution Congratulating The Mount St. Charles Boys Hockey Team And Head Coach Bill Belisle On Winning The Rhode Island Boys Division I Hockey Championship
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-31
Senate read and passed |
| S0020 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- State Building Code: would require the state building standards committee to publish the state building code and post it on the Internet for the general public at no cost
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-31
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0486 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages -- Wholesaler Agreements: would regulate agreements between alcoholic beverage suppliers and their wholesalers to enhance competition in the state, and to promote moderation and obedience to federal and state li...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-31
Withdrawn at sponsor's request |
| S0811 | Pass | Senate Resolution Congratulating The Mount Saint Charles Girls Division I Hockey Team On Winning The 2011 Rhode Island Girls Hockey Division I State Championship
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-31
Senate read and passed |
| S0815 | Pass | Senate Resolution Recognizing And Congratulating The Stone Hill Elementary School's Robotics Team On Its Inaugural Participation In The Rhode Island First Lego League Competition
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-31
Senate read and passed |
| S0809 | Pass | Senate Resolution Congratulating The North Providence/johnston Co-op Boys Hockey Team On Winning The Rhode Island Division Iii Boys State Hockey Championship
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-31
Senate read and passed |
| S0505 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Financial Institutions-small Loan Lenders: would require businesses operating as or taking part in small loan lending, money transfers or check cashing to provide additional information when submitting their annual license renewal
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-31
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0221 | Engross
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Elections -- Primary And General Elections: would add general elections to the title of chapter 17-15. It would also amend Rhode Island general law section 17-15-12 in regard to ballots in primary elections
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-30
To House Judiciary Committee |
| S0131 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations - Employment Security - Return To Work Act: would establish a return to work program, to be administered by the department of labor and training, to assist unemployed Rhode Islanders in obtaining new job s...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-30
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0061 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions -- Licensing Of Genetic Counselors: would provide a statutory framework for the licensing and regulations of genetic counselors
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-30
Committee continued |
| S0421 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Rhode Island Worker Protection And Job Loss Notification Act: would create the "Rhode Island Worker Protection and Job Loss Notification Act"
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-30
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0787 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Public Property And Works - Labor And The Payment Of Debts - Prevailing Wage: would eliminate the overtime provisions for hours worked over eight (8) for any one day for prevailing wage work. It would preserve the "over 40 hour" wo...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-30
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0139 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Emergency Management -- Transportation Of Liquefied Natural Gas -- Peace Officers: would require any company transporting liquefied natural gas into or out of the State of Rhode Island to utilize peace officers for the protection a...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-30
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0465 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Health And Safety: would require that medical records be type written so as to be rendered legible
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-30
Committee continued |
| S0628 | Pass | An Act Relating To City Of Pawtucket To Issue Tax Anticipation Notes Payable In Fiscal Year 2012: would authorize the city of Pawtucket to issue tax anticipation notes pursuant to chapter 45-12-4 of the Rhode Island general laws which shall be made p...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-30
Signed by Governor |
| S0743 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Courts And Civil Procedure - Fees: would transfer from the courts to the offices of the attorney general office and the public defender the responsibility of certifying the fees owed to court witnesses they had subpoenaed
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-29
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0689 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Courts And Civil Procedure--procedure Generally: would make changes to the limitations of actions against cities and towns and their officials and employees to more adequately protect them from municipal liability
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-29
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0801 | Pass | Senate Resolution Congratulating Judith Brown On The Celebration Of Her 80th Birthday
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-29
Senate read and passed |
| S0311 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Courts And Civil Procedure--procedure Generally -- Levy And Sale On Execution--property Subject To Taxation: would increase the amount of the homestead exemption protected from attachment from three hundred thousand dollars ($300,0...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-29
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0805 | Pass | Senate Resolution Celebrating March 25, 2011, As The 190th Anniversary Of Greek Independence Day
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-29
Senate read and passed |
| S0681 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Towns And Cities - Sergeants And Constables: would further define constables as authorized by this section to be considered officers of the court
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-29
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0368 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Courts And Civil Procedure - Procedure Generally - Property Exempt From Attachment: would exempt the cash value and proceeds of life insurance policies from attachment
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-29
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0639 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Courts And Civil Procedure--procedure Generally -- Judgments, Orders And Decrees -- Interest On Judgments: would provide that interest on judgments would accrue from the date of the filing of the civil action, not the date the caus...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-29
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0803 | Pass | Senate Resolution Recognizing And Congratulating Harry Staley, Harriet Lloyd, And The Rhode Island Statewide Coalition On Being Named "local Heroes"
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-29
Senate read and passed |
