| S1065 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Kathleen A. Carpenter
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-22
Senate read and passed |
| S0856 | Engross
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Health And Safety - The State Building Commissioner - Duties: would establish a restricted receipt account to purchase and operate a web-accessible software system to be utilized by the state and municipalities for a uniform, state...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-22
To House Finance Committee |
| S0865 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Public Property And Works -- State Purchases: would require the chief purchasing officer to adopt department of transportation regulations governing procurement, contracting, and contract administration for road, bridge, and other ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-22
To House Finance Committee |
| S0155 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Public Property And Works - State Purchases: would require that determinations made regarding state purchases be in detail and made available to the public. The act would also require that an online database of determinations be ma...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-22
To House Finance Committee |
| S0218 | Pass | An Act Relating To Criminal Procedure - Identification And Apprehension Of Criminals: would extend the life of the state lineup procedure task force through April 30, 2012
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-22
Signed by Governor |
| S0512 | Pass | An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions -- Real Estate Brokers And Salespersons: would allow for the implementation of electronic licensing, recognize reciprocity requirements, require continuing education submissions at time of renewal, increa...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-22
Signed by Governor |
| S1066 | Pass | Senate Resolution Proclaiming July 25, 2011, As “tommy Brent Day” In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-22
Senate read and passed |
| S0498 | Pass | An Act Relating To Insurance - Unfair Competition And Practices: would change the notice requirements for reduction in coverage and premium increases for commercial property and casualty insurance policies
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-22
Signed by Governor |
| S0863 | Pass | An Act Relating To Taxation - Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes: would permit the Town of Barrington to conduct its second statistical revaluation update as of 2010 rather than 2011
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-22
Signed by Governor |
| S0866 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Public Property And Works - State Purchases
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-22
To House Finance Committee |
| S0055 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Taxation -- Clothing Sales: would exempt from the state sales tax clothing items, including footwear, priced less than five hundred dollars ($500) per item
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-21
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0652 | Pass | An Act Relating To Towns And Cities: would allow the city of Providence to establish a lead court calendar within its housing court
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-21
Signed by Governor |
| S0531 | Pass | An Act Relating To The Town Of North Providence: would amend the town charter of the town of North Providence. The amendment would direct the town council of the town of North Providence to establish a budget reserve account and would specify a minim...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-21
Signed by Governor |
| S0161 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Criminal Procedure: would allow the issuance of a court ordered certificate of rehabilitation. This certificate would enable those who have successfully completed their court-imposed sentences to more easily gain reentry into socie...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-21
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S1060 | Pass | Senate Resolution Congratulating The South Side Community Land Trust On Thirty Years Of Supporting And Energizing Providence's Urban Agriculture Initiatives
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-21
Senate read and passed |
| S0922 | Pass | An Act Authorizing The Town Of Tiverton To Issue Bonds And Notes In An Amount Not To Exceed $7,000,000 To Finance The Acquisition, Constructing, Building, Furnishing And Equipping Of A Public Library : authorizes the town of Tiverton to issue not mor...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-21
Signed by Governor |
| S0032 | Pass | An Act Relating To Military Affairs And Defense -- National Guard: would eliminate the mandate that commissioned officers in the judge advocate general's department be a member of the Rhode Island bar, provided there is compliance with the Rhode Isla...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-21
Signed by Governor |
| S0480 | Pass | An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions -- Pharmacies: would allow the administration of immunizations by a pharmacy to adults and children nine (9) years of age and older
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-21
Signed by Governor |
| S0740 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Delinquent And Dependent Children -- Proceedings In Family Court: would permit the use of electronic surveillance or monitoring devices with wayward or delinquent youth
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-21
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0666 | Pass | An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Children: would include various forms of cigars, flavored cigars, flavored and unflavored blunt wraps and rolling papers as items subject to the restrictions contained in section 11-9-13, which prohibits the sa...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-21
Signed by Governor |
| S0791 | Pass | An Act Relating To Insurance -- Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund: would remove the director of labor and training from the board of Beacon Mutual Insurance and add one additional member to be appointed by the governor
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-21
Signed by Governor |
| S0817 | Pass | An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Assault: would make an assault on a constable whose position is authorized by Rhode Island general law 45-16-4.4 a felony
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-20
Signed by Governor |
| S0117 | Pass | An Act Relating To Courts And Civil Procedure - Courts - District Court: would reduce the number of divisions of the district court from six (6) to four (4
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-20
Signed by Governor |
| S0715 | Pass | An Act Relating To Corporations, Associations And Partnerships - Rhode Island Business Corporation: would require that when a corporation converts to another entity pursuant to this chapter it pays all fees and franchise taxes as endured by an approp...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-20
Signed by Governor |
| S0391 | Pass | An Act Relating To Elections: would provide that a person who has not registered to vote, or whose registration has been canceled may cast a vote for president/vice-president on election day at his or her city/town hall or alternate location designat...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-20
Signed by Governor |
| S0676 | Pass | An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses - Jails And Prisons: would make it unlawful for any prisoner to possess any portable electronic communication device
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-20
Signed by Governor |
| S0574 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Human Services - Public Assistance Act: would limit the amount of public assistance paid to a female recipient at the amount she is eligible to receive at the time she makes her initial application for general public assistance
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-16
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0555 | Intro
Sine Die | Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $150,000 To The Department Of Human Services: would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $150,000 to the Department of Human Services for the SNAP outreach program
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-16
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S1056 | Pass | Senate Resolution Congratulating The Boston Bruins On Winning The 2011 National Hockey League Stanley Cup
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-16
Senate read and passed |
| S1055 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Joseph R. Taylor
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-16
Senate read and passed |
| S1004 | Engross
Sine Die | An Act Authorizing The Town Of North Kingstown To Finance Artificial Turf And Related Renovations And Improvements At Mcginn Park Field And To Issue Not More Than $850,000 Bonds And Notes Therefor
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-16
To House Finance Committee |
| S0952 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Highways: would require the dept. of transportation complete street design principles to accommodate the mobility needs of all users and would request the dept. of transportation to publish a report showing how the agency has compl...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-16
To House Municipal Government Committee |
| S0971 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations - Jobs Match Program: would create the Rhode Island enhanced jobs match program to facilitate, employers access to high quality, skilled job seekers
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-16
To House Labor Committee |
| S1054 | Pass | Senate Resolution Respectfully Urging National Banks To Participate In The Loan Modification Program Of The Hardest Hit Fund Program In Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-16
Senate read and passed |
| S1006 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Workers' Compensation Benefits: would clarify workers' compensation court's jurisdiction over the reasonableness and payment of medical bills
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-16
To House Labor Committee |
| S0164 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Elections: would join Rhode Island in an agreement among states to elect the president and vice president by national popular vote
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-16
To House Judiciary Committee |
| S0703 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Property - Form And Effect Of Conveyances: would prohibit the foreclosure on property owned by persons in the military who are on active duty under military deployment unless waived in writing by the debtor
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-16
Committee transferred to House Finance |
| S1003 | Engross
Sine Die | An Act Authorizing The Town Of North Kingstown To Finance Renovations, Alterations, Additions And Other Improvements And/or Related Equipment For The Wickford Elementary School Reuse For A Combined Town Hall And School Department Administration Facil...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-16
To House Finance Committee |
| S0601 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Waters And Navigation - Oil Spill Response Fund: would provide that additional appropriations be made to cover the costs of certain training and equipment with regard to the "oil spill fund"
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-16
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S1034 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Weapons: would make certain changes to the eligibility for carrying a concealed weapon by incorporating a reference to section 11-47-11
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-16
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S1045 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Financial Institutions -- Deferred Deposit Of Personal Checks: would add further rights and obligations to those operating check cashing businesses and those using the services provided
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-16
Committee recommends passage as amended |
| S0289 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Education: would require the advice and consent of the Senate on the appointment of the commissioner of elementary and secondary education
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-16
To House Health, Education and Welfare Committee |
| S1009 | Pass | An Act To Vacate The Forfeiture Or Revocation Of The Charter Of Blue Knights Of Rhode Island, Chapter 1, Inc.: would provide that the department of labor and training define the term "places of public assembly" for purposes of determining exemptions ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-15
Signed by Governor |
| S0334 | Pass | An Act Relating To Criminal Procedure -- Domestic Violence Prevention Act: would add the crime of cyberstalking and cyberharassment pursuant to section 11-52-4.2 to the list of crimes and offenses that constitute domestic violence
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-15
Signed by Governor |
| S0405 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations: would create a healthcare middle skills training fund council within the department of labor and training. This council would certify bona fide apprenticeship programs and provide funding for these progra...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-15
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S1051 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Sincere Condolences On The Passing Of John M. Karmozyn
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-15
Senate read and passed |
| S1049 | Pass | Senate Resolution Honoring United States Army Staff Sergeant Brian C. Andrade For Being Awarded The Bronze Star And The Army Commendation Medal Of Valor, And For His Heroic Service To Our Nation
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-15
Senate read and passed |
| S0844 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions -- Burglar And Hold-up Alarm Businesses: would provide for individual licensing of security system contractors. It would provide that for renewals the same investigative procedure would follow and would d...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-15
To House Corporations Committee |
| S0998 | Pass | Senate Resolution Respectfully Requesting The Department Of Administration To Expand The Availability Of Rhode Island Based Dairy Products In State Agencies
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-14
Senate read and passed |
| S1043 | Pass | Senate Resolution Recognizing Gertrude B. Chartier On The Occasion Of Her Retirement
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-14
Senate read and passed |
