| S0757 | Pass | Senate Resolution Congratulating The North Kingstown Freshman Girls Indoor Track And Field Team On Winning The Rhode Island 2010-2011 Freshman State Championship
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-24
Senate read and passed |
| S0362 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Taxation - Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes: would apportion taxes on real estate in Warwick which is a mixed use combination of commercial and owner occupied residential properties
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-24
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0693 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Criminal Background Checks: would require nationwide criminal background checks for applicants for employment in: home nursing care providers and home care providers, assisted living residence, nursing service ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-24
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0777 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages -- Regulation Of Sales: would allow a law enforcement officer who reasonably believes that a person who is not twenty-one (21) years old under the influence to require the person to submit to a breath analysis
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-24
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S0767 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Exempting From Taxation Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum In An Amount Not Exceeding Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000): would exempt from taxation in an amount not exceeding three million dollars ($3,000,000) the Clouds Hill Victorian House ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-24
To Senate Finance Committee |
| S0755 | Pass | Senate Resolution Recognizing And Congratulating The Winners Of The Sixth Annual Hobey Baker High School Character Award
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-24
Senate read and passed |
| S0517 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Making It Easier To Do Business In Ri Part 6: Public Property And Works: would primarily promote the selection of resident Rhode Island architectural, engineering and consulting firms and secondly promote those firms which partner ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-24
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0756 | Pass | Senate Resolution Honoring Nick Logothets On The Occasion Of His Retirement
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-24
Senate read and passed |
| S0776 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Public Records - Public Records Administration: would amend the definition of "agency" or "public body" to include quasi-public agencies for the purposes of the state public records law
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-24
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S0783 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Food And Drugs -- Taxation And Regulation Of Marijuana: would regulate the use, sale and taxation of marijuana. It would also increase the state's evidentiary burden to prove a driver guilty of operating a motor vehicle under the i...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-24
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S0780 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses - Sexual Offender Registration: would further restrict where an individual required to register as a sex offender may reside by adding a school bus line prohibition
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-24
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S0665 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Education -- Criminal Records Background Checks: would authorize local police departments to perform state criminal background checks free of charge for any person seeking to work with children in a civic, religious, or youth organ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-24
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0540 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers - Motor Carriers Of Property: would eliminate the requirement than an applicant for the issuance of a common carrier certificate prove a "public need" for such service to be granted authority to perfor...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-24
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0769 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Human Services - Medical Assistance: would amend the provisions of sections 40-8-27, 40-8-28 and 40-8.4-12 to strengthen the RIte Share Premium Assistance Program
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-24
To Senate Finance Committee |
| S0090 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Commercial Law - Gift Certificates: would require that gift certificates remain redeemable at their full value for three (3) years, after which the value of the gift certificate may be decreased by no more than 10% per year
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-24
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0142 | Engross
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Waters And Navigation - Separation Of Powers - Coastal Resources Management Council: would change the method by which members to the Coastal Resource Management Council are appointed to comply with the Separation of Powers Constitu...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-24
To House Environment and Natural Resources Committee |
| S0490 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages -- Retail Licenses: would permit the extension of Class C retail alcoholic beverage sales licenses operating hours upon application to the local licensing board
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-23
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0708 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Robert Winfield
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-23
Senate read and passed |
| S0255 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages - Retail Licenses
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-23
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0048 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Agriculture And Forestry -- Fresh Water Wetlands: would require that cities and towns be notified of applications to alter fresh water wetlands by electronic, certified and regular mail and would extend the time for filing objectio...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-23
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0494 | Intro
Sine Die | Senate Resolution Respectfully Urging The President And United States Senate To Adopt The "convention On The Rights Of The Child" In Its Entirety
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-23
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0726 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Department Of Administration: would require the department of administration to purchase economical fuel efficient and low emission vehicles when feasible and to purchase low rolling resistance tires
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-23
To Senate Finance Committee |
| S0452 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Waters And Navigation - Inspection Of Dams And Reservoirs: would provide the recording in the land evidence records of orders or notices issued by department of environmental management (DEM) regarding unsafe dams and reservoirs
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-23
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0737 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Weapons: would give chief inspectors, inspectors and correctional investigators within the department of corrections the right to carry concealed weapons within the state
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-23
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S0728 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions -- Athletic Training: act would create a licensing board within the health department to determine that the applicants for orthotic and prosthetic licensing meet the statutory requirements
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-23
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| S0495 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages - Retail Licenses: would change the time from 1:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. as the time a patron can enter the establishment
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-23
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0713 | Pass | Senate Resolution Congratulating Vincent Arnold On Receiving The 2011 Fenian Award
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-23
Senate read and passed |
| S0256 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages - Alcohol Energy Drinks
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-23
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0712 | Pass | Senate Resolution Congratulating James L. Winters On Receiving The 2011 Paul F. Murray Civitas Award
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-23
Senate read and passed |
| S0714 | Pass | Senate Resolution Proclaiming Saturday, March 26, 2011 As A "day Of Caring" In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-23
Senate read and passed |
| S0749 | Intro
Sine Die | Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State (initiative And Referendum): This proposed constitutional amendment would limit Senators to three consecutive four year ter...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-23
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee |
| S0491 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages - Retail Licenses: would allow Class P licensed caterers to purchase alcoholic beverages from any RI licensed wholesale or retail establishments and would eliminate the fine or license revocation for violations
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-23
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0747 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Public Property And Works-labor And Payment Of Debts By Contractors: would raise the threshold when contracts for public works must contain a provision stating that prevailing wages must be paid to various types of employees to $1,...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-23
To Senate Labor Committee |
| S0170 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages - Direct Wine Shipping: would permit the direct shipping of wine to consumers under the direction of the department of business regulations
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-23
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0754 | Pass | Senate Resolution Celebrating March, 2011, As "women's History Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-23
Senate read and passed |
| S0710 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of George S. Lima, Sr.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-22
Senate read and passed |
| S0632 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Towns And Cities - Secure Communities Program: would require the participation by all cities and towns in the secure communities program
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-22
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0671 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Criminal Procedure - Identification And Apprehension Of Criminals: act would require the division of sheriffs to verify the immigration status of each incarcerated person presented to the court for any hearing
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-22
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0711 | Pass | Senate Resolution Recognizing And Commending Sean Phillip Toomey Upon Achieving Scouting's Most Distinguished Honor, The Rank Of Eagle Scout
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-22
Senate read and passed |
| S0709 | Pass | Senate Resolution Honoring Francis "frank" J. Flynn On The Occassion Of His Retirement As An Educator From The Cranston School System
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-22
Senate read and passed |
| S0112 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Towns And Cities - Warwick Sewer Authority
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-22
Senate held on desk |
| S0178 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Job Creation Guaranty Program: would provide that no singular entity shall receive more than $5,000,000 from any remaining undisbursed funds established pursuant to the bond issue created by chapters 26 and 29 of the 2010 public la...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-22
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0518 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Waters And Navigation -- Construction Of Port Facilities: would allow property for commercial fishing industry-related purposes to be rented for a term up to forty (40) years by the state
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-22
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0214 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Property -- Immigration Status: would prohibit a landlord from asking the immigration status of a prospective tenant
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-22
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0220 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages -- Regulation Of Sales: would create requirements for identification and residency documents used to obtain a driver's license wherein a person must provide a document with the applicant's signature and 2 docume...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-22
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0343 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Fair Employment Practices: would protect an employer from an alleged unlawful employment practice suit by requiring an employee to provide documents required by a federal employment verification system ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-22
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0007 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions: would require landscape gardeners to register with the Rhode Island state board of examiners of landscape architects and to carry a minimum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) liability, bodily in...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-22
Withdrawn at sponsor's request |
| S0337 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Control Of Illegal Immigration: would codify into law the provisions of then-governor Carcieri's Executive Order 2008-01 dated March 27, 2008, entitled "Illegal Immigration Control Order"
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-22
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0347 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Criminal Procedure - Immigrant Assistance In Crime Fighting: would establish the "Immigrant Assistance in Crime Fighting Act" to promote the safety and health of all residents by making it more likely that immigrants would report v...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-22
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0345 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations: would establish the E-Verify compliance chapter. It would also require all non-governmental employers within the state with three (3) or more employees to apply to participate in the E-Verify program and ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-03-22
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
