| S3143 | Pass | Senate Resolution Honoring Senator David E. Bates For His Service To The People Of The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-20
Senate read and passed |
| S3145 | Pass | Senate Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Review The Rhode Island Condominium Act And The Uniform Common Ownership Interest Act (this Resolution Would Create A Five Member Commission To Study The Rhode Island Condominiu...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-20
Senate read and passed |
| S3114 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires that authorizations for services for developmentally disabled adults be annually developed and issued for each participant the department can modify the rate paid with 30 day notice.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-20
To House Finance Committee |
| S2036 | Intro
Sine Die | Increase the time convicted murders must serve their sentences before they are eligible for parole.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-20
Senate passed Sub A |
| S2810 | Intro
Sine Die | Changes first and second criminal offenses for driving with a suspended or expired license to civil violation, reduces the potential monetary penalty and gives sentencing discretion to judge on third and subsequent offenses.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-20
Senate passed Sub A |
| S2565 | Engross
Sine Die | Require that for every marriage license, an additional fee of forty-six dollars ($46.00) shall be charged of which forty-four dollars ($44.00) would go to the Rhode Island Coalition against Domestic Violence.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-20
To House Judiciary Committee |
| S2358 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows an insurer to require an equivalent generic pain medication, unless prescriber indicates otherwise.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-20
Senate passed Sub A |
| S2751 | Intro
Sine Die | Create child safe zones where sex offenders whose victim was a minor are prohibited from being employed. This act also prohibits a sex offender whose victim was a minor from owning or operating a entity that is a child safe zone.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-20
Senate held on desk |
| S3127 | Pass | Senate Resolution Recognizing And Honoring Morgan Chaves And Wishing Her Continued Success And Good Fortune As She Reports To The United States Military Academy At West Point For Reception Day (r-day) On
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
Senate read and passed |
| S2822 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes Attorney General to file as bad faith patent infringement suit for equitable, monetary relief, costs, fees, attorney's fees and exemplary damages.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
To House Judiciary Committee |
| S2887 | Engross
Sine Die | Require parents or guardians of minors seeking to obtain an operating license to attend a course on the content of driver education curriculum and graduated licensing.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
To House Judiciary Committee |
| S2012 | Intro
Sine Die | Mandate that all secondary schools managed or controlled by the state provide instruction in musical performance education
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
To House Health, Education and Welfare Committee |
| S2684 | Intro
Sine Die | Phases out the use of cesspools throughout the state, beginning with those close to tidal water areas and public drinking water supplies. Requires the identification and replacement of cesspools on all properties that are subject to sale and transfer...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
Senate held on desk |
| S3128 | Pass | Senate Resolution Congratulating Fred And Fran Arrigan On The Special Dedication Of The Hendricken Press Box In Their Honor
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
Senate read and passed |
| S2218 | Engross
Sine Die | Give all state income tax return filers the option to have their tax refund directly deposited into their bank account
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
To House Finance Committee |
| S2333 | Intro
Sine Die | Require smoking bar owners to register with the division of taxation and demonstrate on a quarterly basis that the revenue generated from serving tobacco products exceeds the total combined revenue generated from the sale of food and beverages
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
To House Health, Education and Welfare Committee |
| S2219 | Engross
Sine Die | Implement fraud and waste detection and reduction solutions within the state Medicaid, RIte Care and RIte Share programs
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
To House Finance Committee |
| S2829 | Intro
Sine Die | Create a special registration plate to honor César E. Chávez.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
To House Finance Committee |
| S2325 | Engross
Sine Die | Direct the office of management and budget to develop a plan to implement a centralized administrative hearing agency
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
To House Judiciary Committee |
| S2322 | Engross
Sine Die | Provide that for any child attending the East Providence campus of Bradley Hospital, the child's residence district and/or sending district would be responsible for reimbursement to the school department of the city of East Providence
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
To House Health, Education and Welfare Committee |
| S3099 | Engross
Sine Die | This act authorizes the town of Lincoln to establish the Lincoln Water Commission as a department of the town.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
To House Municipal Government Committee |
| S3091 | Engross
Sine Die | Joint Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates And Amending The Name Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study The Purchase And Use Of Textbooks In Public Schools (this Would Rename Commission To Study The Purchase And Use Of Text...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
To House Health, Education and Welfare Committee |
| S2592 | Pass | Add the President of the Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to the Criminal Justice Oversight Committee.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S3119 | Intro
Sine Die | Serves as the enabling act required by RIGL § 16-7-44 in order for the bonds or evidences of indebtedness issued by the Prov Public Bldgs Authority in support of Providence school housing projects to be eligible for state housing aid reimbursement.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
Committee recommends passage |
| S2471 | Intro
Sine Die | This act eliminates unnecessary language regarding supplementary assistance and increases access to assisted living services for Medicaid beneficiaries.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
To House Finance Committee |
| S3122 | Engross
Sine Die | Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study Regional Energy (this Resolution Creates A Six Member Commission To Monitor And Assess Regional Energy Challenges And Opportunities, And Who Would Report Any Findings To The General ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
To House Environment and Natural Resources Committee |
| S3123 | Pass | Senate Resolution Congratulating Paul R. Borrelli On His Installation As President Of The Rotary Club Of Providence #22
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
Senate read and passed |
| S3125 | Pass | Senate Resolution Creating The "special Senate Task Force To Study The Evaluation And Certification Of Foreign-trained Professionals" (this Resolution Would Create A Seven Member Senate Task Force To Study The Evaluation And Certification Of Foreign ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
Senate read and passed |
| S3124 | Pass | Senate Resolution Respectfully Requesting The United States Congress To Strongly Support A Peaceful Unification Of Ireland
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
Senate read and passed |
| S3121 | Pass | Senate Resolution Respectfully Requesting The Rhode Island Department Of Health Provide A Written Update Of The Facts, Figures, And Recommendations Found In The September 2013 Report Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study Public Health Threat...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
Senate read and passed |
| S2859 | Intro
Sine Die | Prevent termination of gas or electric service in any residence where the income is at or below eligibility guideline from November 1 to May 1.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) |
| S2538 | Pass | Joint Resolution To Submit The Following Question To The Qualified Electors Of The State At The Next General Election In 2014: "shall There Be A Convention To Amend Or Revise The Constitution?" (this Resolution Would Provide For The Presentation Of T...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-18
Signed by Governor |
| S2853 | Intro
Sine Die | Eliminates the minimum allowable charge for public motor vehicles when service is prearranged, and the rate is disclosed to a passenger in advance through software application.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-18
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S3116 | Pass | Senate Resolution Reaffirming That Rhode Island's Marine Fisheries Warrant The State's Continued Strong Support And Investment
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-18
Senate read and passed |
| S2102 | Enroll
Sine Die | Require that parole board members serve no more than three (3) terms
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-18
House passed in concurrence |
| S3118 | Pass | Senate Resolution Respectfully Requesting That The United States Congress And The United Nations Work Together Towards Finding A Peaceful Solution To The Problems In Cyprus
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-18
Senate read and passed |
| S2196 | Intro
Sine Die | Establish the RI Social Impact Bond pilot program and study commission within the department of administration
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-18
Senate held on desk |
| S3035 | Intro
Sine Die | Establish a task force on the underground economy and employee misclassification.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-17
To House Finance Committee |
| S2041 | Engross
Sine Die | Act names a portion of Sand Hill Cove Road in Narragansett, "Durfee Way"
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-17
To House Municipal Government Committee |
| S3083 | Engross
Sine Die | Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study Motor Fuel Tax (this Resolution Creates An Eight Member Study Commission To Study And Make Recommendations On The Elimination Of The Motor Fuel Tax And Who Would Report Back By March...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-17
To House Finance Committee |
| S2687 | Pass | Allow the director of environmental management to appoint one or more inspectors in the state rather than a commissioner in each county to inquire into the condition of any domestic animal.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-17
Signed by Governor |
| S3082 | Intro
Sine Die | Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study The Impact Of Health Plan Patient Liability Provisions On Access To Healthcare And Provider Financial Condition (this Creates A Seventeen Member Joint Commission To Study The Impact ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-17
To House Health, Education and Welfare Committee |
| S2969 | Engross
Sine Die | Authorize the higher education assistance authority and the governor's workforce board to perform a study of the feasibility of establishing a state administered lifelong learning savings account program.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-17
To House Finance Committee |
| S2255 | Engross
Sine Die | Rename the bridge in the city of Providence known as the I-195 Providence River Bridge: No. 1181. It shall hereafter be named and known as the William D. Warner Memorial Bridge
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-17
To House Finance Committee |
| S2949 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes the board of education to re-imagine the approach to career and technical education statewide and to implement up to two (2) model sites and appropriate funding for one-time start-up costs.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-17
To House Health, Education and Welfare Committee |
| S2733 | Engross
Sine Die | Name the newly relocated and reconstructed Winslow Field Recreation Complex in Warwick the "Dr. Kathleen Hittner Sports Complex at Winslow Park."
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-17
To House Municipal Government Committee |
| S3102 | Pass | Senate Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study The Imposition, Amount, Collection And Apportionment Of Access And Parking Fees At Rhode Island Public Beaches (this Resolution Would Create A Five Member Commission To Study The Im...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-17
Senate read and passed |
| S3111 | Pass | Senate Resolution Recognizing And Commending Gregory Michael Coleman Of Troop 152 North Kingstown, Rhode Island, Upon Achieving Scouting's Most Distinguished Honor, The Rank Of Eagle Scout
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-17
Senate read and passed |
| S3101 | Pass | Senate Resolution Respectfully Requesting The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management To Delay Extension Or Renewal Of The Existing Beach Fees Collection Contract
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-17
Senate read and passed |
| S3109 | Pass | Senate Resolution Congratulating The Cranston High School West Boys' Hockey Team On Winning The 2013-2014 Rhode Island Boys' Hockey Division I Championship
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-17
Senate read and passed |
