| S2240 | Pass | Require law enforcement to report the presence of foreign owned vehicles owned by RI residents to the tax assessor of the city/town in which the vehicle is located and to provide notice to the registered owner of the requirements of this section.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-02
Signed by Governor |
| S2332 | Pass | Provides that the state would appropriate sufficient funds to the city of Central Falls for payments to Central Falls' city retirees of seventy-five percent (75%) of their base pension benefit.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-02
Signed by Governor |
| S3071 | Pass | Exempt from taxation real and personal property located within the town of West Warwick of the Station Fire Memorial Foundation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-02
Signed by Governor |
| S2952 | Pass | Repeal the Rhode Island climate change commission and would create a climate change council in the executive department. It would suggest the impacts of climate change be taken into consideration by department directors.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-02
Signed by Governor |
| S2365 | Pass | Require those persons who are contract employees of a private school or public school department, and individuals hired by a third party vendor who has contracted with the private school or public school department to provide services.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-02
Signed by Governor |
| S2181 | Pass | Require teachers and school nurses to complete a low or no cost training course and an annual refresher course in concussions and traumatic brain injuries.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-02
Signed by Governor |
| S2319 | Pass | Define various farm enterprise uses that are recognized as a valuable and viable means of contributing to the preservation of agricultural operations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-02
Signed by Governor |
| S2775 | Pass | Remove the term “habitual drunkard” from the list of those prohibited from possessing firearms.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-02
Signed by Governor |
| S2447 | Pass | Permit title insurance companies and their agents to issue closing funds protection insurance on residential property closings for property consisting of four (4) units or less.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-02
Signed by Governor |
| S3089 | Pass | Authorizes the city of Newport to issue not more than $6,000,000 bonds for municipal facilities.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-02
Signed by Governor |
| S2547 | Pass | Eliminate and amend certain notice requirements to parties in interest in the probate of a will or letters of administration but in no way would limit the discretion of the court to order any notice it deems necessary.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-02
Signed by Governor |
| S2222 | Pass | Require all RI hospitals to annually compile a list of the average charges for 25 most commonly performed outpatient and inpatient procedures and to submit these lists to the department of health.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-02
Signed by Governor |
| S2187 | Pass | Provide that 30% of any fine for littering collected pursuant to a complaint filed by a local law enforcement agency would inure to the benefit of that agency with remittances to be made not less often than once every 3 months.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-02
Signed by Governor |
| S2441 | Pass | Modify the definition of construction and demolition (C&D) debris to include concrete when and if transported to a constitution and demolition debris processing facility.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-02
Signed by Governor |
| S2449 | Pass | Prohibits auto manufacturers from preventing new car dealers from charging fees allowed under law, and also regulates warranty denial and "charge backs" of claims.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-02
Signed by Governor |
| S2344 | Pass | Amend the provisions of the general laws relating to the written determination of procurement of construction manager at-risk services.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-02
Signed by Governor |
| S2936 | Pass | Authorize the division of motor vehicles to issue replica "year of manufacture" plates for antique vehicles.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-02
Signed by Governor |
| S2058 | Pass | Provide for courses of study for pupils in grades kindergarten through 8 to prevent child abduction, child sexual exploitation, and abuse.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-02
Signed by Governor |
| S2227 | Pass | Joint Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates And Amending The Membership Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study Rhode Island's Zoning And Subdivision Enabling Acts
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2024 | Pass | Authorize the city of Woonsocket to provide a homestead exemption for elderly residents commencing fiscal year 2014-2015 and thereafter.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2741 | Pass | Permit certified taxicab drivers to register charges for transportation services provided to state departments without the use of a taximeter provided the alternate method is approved by the division.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3001 | Pass | Authorizes South Kingstown to issue $4,000,000 bonds and notes to finance health, safety, fire code and roof repairs, renovations, improvements, landscaping, equipping and furnishing of the high school, middle schools and elementary schools.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3002 | Pass | Authorize the town of South Kingstown to issue not more than $1,000,000 bonds and notes to finance the construction, furnishing, equipping and landscaping of a community recreation center in the town.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2228 | Pass | Allows tents up to 350 sq. ft. on public commercial land without need for license unless required by fire code, exempts tents for one/two family dwellings from fire marshal jurisdiction, requires training of deputy fire marshals to ensure enforcement...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2288 | Pass | Allow retired state employee nurses to return to state work for no more than 75 working days or150 half days with half pay, before their pension payments would be suspended
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2699 | Pass | Provide that the state would not require cities or towns to make payments to the state for implementing an automatic traffic violation monitoring systems after July 1, 2015.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3126 | Pass | Establish a procedure for compensation of a homeowner for removal or destruction of their residential property on leased land, and an arbitration procedure for disputes over compensation to be paid, and for excessive rent increases.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2311 | Pass | Require those who are convicted or who plead to the charge of cruelty to animals to be financially responsible for the cost of care for those animals while they are in the care of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3105 | Pass | Authorize the town of Cumberland to issue up to two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) of general obligation bonds and notes in order to finance the repair and rehabilitation of road infrastructure.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2469 | Pass | Provides that the bureau of audits may conduct reviews and assessments of government computer systems and security systems for them and if a system is lacking this shall not be publicly disclosed.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3050 | Pass | Exclude parking tickets from being used as a basis for a mandatory court appearance for a traffic offense.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3104 | Pass | Authorizes the town of Cumberland to issue up to $12,500,000 of general obligation bonds to construct a public safety complex.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3044 | Pass | Authorizes the town of Coventry to issue not more than $10,710,000 in bonds to repair, replace and improvement the town's infrastructure.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3042 | Pass | Authorizes Coventry to issue not more than $12,000,000 bonds to finance the land acquisition, construction, furnishing, and equipping of a new police station.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3043 | Pass | Authorize the town of Coventry to issue $80,000 in bonds to finance parks and recreation facilities.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3041 | Pass | Empowers Smithfield to issue general obligation bonds not to exceed $5,900,000 to finance health, safety, and fire code repairs to school facilities. This act would take effect upon approval of the question by a majority of voters in the general elec...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2231 | Pass | Authorizes magistrates to prohibit drivers adjudicated of certain motor vehicle offenses from operating a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock system. Establishes new rules, regulations, fines and penalties for the ignition interlock system.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3045 | Pass | Authorizes Coventry to issue not more than $80,000 in bonds, to finance the acquisition and installation of an emergency generator in the town's department of human services building.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2464 | Pass | Allow funds collected from licensing fees to be used for the acquisition, stewardship, and development of fish and wildlife lands.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2621 | Pass | Make several amendments to the statutes regarding rules of descent and would also provide for an elective share to the surviving spouse of a decedent domiciled in this state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2312 | Pass | Specifically make it a misdemeanor to confine any animal in a motor vehicle if it is done in a manner that places the animal in a life or extreme health threatening situation
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2568 | Pass | Allow a facsimile of the superior court seal to be placed on many court documents.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3025 | Pass | OR SAFEGUARDING), REPAIR, REHABILITATION AND CONSOLIDATION OF SCHOOL CLASSROOM AND STORAGE BUILDINGS, INCLUDING HALLIWELL MEMORIAL SCHOOL, NORTH SMITHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTH SMITHFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL, NORTH SMITHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL AND THE ANDREW...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3024 | Pass | Authorize the town of North Smithfield to issue two million five hundred thousand dollars $2,500,000 of general obligation bonds and notes in order to finance the repair and rehabilitation of local road infrastructure.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3028 | Pass | Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than $15,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes to finance the improvement, renovation, repair, alteration and equipping of schools and school facilities in the city of Cranston.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2569 | Pass | Remove the existing probate court appellate requirement that an appellant file with the superior court all relevant probate court filings, exhibits and transcripts.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3023 | Pass | Authorizes North Smithfield to issue $5,200,000 in bonds and notes to finance the repair of the Kendal-Dean Building, Memorial Town Hall and Municipal Annex, in order to consolidate municipal and school administration functions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2014 | Pass | Amend the notification requirements regarding the dismissal, suspension or lay-off of teachers in the event of a fiscal exigency or program reorganization
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2229 | Pass | Authorize the town of Richmond to enact an ordinance providing for the registration of businesses in the town. The act would also provide a fine of up to ($25.00) per month for failing to register, not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300.00).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2955 | Pass | Allow the Bristol Warren Regional School District to apportion total education cost on a rolling average per pupil calculation over a thirteen (13) year period.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
