| H7685 | Pass | Provide a procedure for removal of abandoned mobile or manufactured homes under the jurisdiction of the district court.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H8252 | 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 |
| H8351 | Pass | Authorize the Warwick city council, by ordinance, to increase the veterans’ tax exemption to four thousand dollars ($4,000).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H7331 | Pass | Increase the statute of limitations for exploitation of an elder from three (3) years to ten (10) years.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H8248 | 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 |
| H7533 | Pass | Allows the bureau of audits to conduct reviews and assessments of government computer systems and security systems designed to protect them.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2094 | Pass | Allow the release of patient records for investigation and prosecution if a healthcare provider believes, after providing healthcare services to an elder patient, that the patient is or has been physically, psychologically or sexual abused
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H7391 | Pass | Increases the potential fines for plumbers, irrigators, and mechanical trades' persons who violate regulatory laws, from $500 to $1,500 for a first offense and from $950 to $2,000 for a second offense.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H8006 | Pass | Removes the sunset provision for any person who is a candidate for a judicial position and has been nominated by the nominating commission and allows them to remain on the list until June 30, 2015.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2639 | Pass | Create a sentencing enhancement for anyone convicted of being involved in criminal street gang activity.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3060 | Pass | Amend the provisions of the charter of River Bend Cemetery Company pertaining to the board of trustees.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3063 | Pass | Provide that for purposes of assessing property values in the town of Bristol, the period for the 2013 statistical update would be extended one year to 2014.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H7120 | Pass | Provide that the chief of the division of agriculture would report directly to the director of the department of environmental management.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H8247 | 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 |
| H7026 | 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 |
| S2957 | Pass | Authorize the city of Cranston to issue not more than $1,200,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes to finance the improvement, renovation, repair, upgrading and equipping of the public library system in the city.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2410 | Pass | Change the penalties for a first violation from $500 to $1,500 and for a second violation from $950 to $2,000.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3103 | Pass | Requires that for the next general election, certain questions regarding bonds and expenditures of funds, be prepared by the secretary of state with only the caption and financial obligation, but that the question be listed in the voting booth.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H7874 | Pass | 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 |
| S2591 | Pass | Prohibit the use of personal wireless communication devices, in lieu of cell phones, while driving a motor vehicle, or school bus. This act would align state law with federal guidelines.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H7114 | Pass | Designate April 12 of each year as “RI Patriot Guard Riders Day".
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H8236 | Pass | I) OF CHAPTER 330 OF THE 1991 PUBLIC LAWS ENTITLED "AUTHORIZING THE TOWNS OF BRISTOL AND WARREN TO ESTABLISH A REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT" (This act would allow the Bristol Warren Regional School District to apportion total education cost on a rolling ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H7227 | Pass | Permit publication of foreclosure notices for properties in the counties of Bristol, Kent and Washington in newspapers published or distributed in those counties respectively.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2956 | Pass | Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, repair, alteration and equipping of playgrounds and athletic fields in the city...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2709 | Pass | Make the use of a hand-held mobile phone while driving a commercial motor vehicle a traffic violation in accordance with federal regulations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H8366 | Pass | Amend the provisions of the act of incorporation of the Westerly Cemetery Company Crow River Bend Cemetery Company pertaining to the board of trustees.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2104 | Pass | Require municipal recreation departments to obtain written authorization to perform a background check on a volunteer or employee.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2164 | Pass | Designate April 12 of each year as "RI Patriot Guard Riders Day
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2355 | Pass | Joint Resolution Respectfully Requesting The Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council Examine And Refine Its Current Policies And Practices For The Adults With Developmental Disabilities Protection And Advocacy Systems (would Create A Developm...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H8336 | 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 |
| S2091 | Pass | Delete the option of straight party voting by means of a single mark in non-primary elections.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H8370 | Pass | Requires that for the next general election, certain questions regarding bonds and expenditures of funds, be prepared by the secretary of state with only the caption and financial obligation, but that the question be listed in the voting booth.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2249 | Pass | Provide an increase in the minimum wage and would establish a framework for calculating the Rhode Island minimum wage from 2017 forward
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H8087 | Pass | Authorize the city of Cranston to issue not more than $1,200,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes to finance the improvement, renovation, repair, upgrading and equipping of the public library system in the city.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2832 | Pass | Prohibit motor vehicle rental companies from using salvage title vehicles as rental vehicles.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H8334 | Pass | Authorize the town of Cumberland to issue up to twelve million five hundred thousand dollars ($12,500,000) of general obligation bonds and notes in order to construct, equip and furnish a new public safety complex.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H7126 | Pass | Require municipal recreation departments to obtain written authorization to perform a background check on a volunteer or employee and would also authorize any fire district or fire department located in the Town of Burrillville to request written au
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3113 | Pass | Authorize the city of Woonsocket to adopt by ordinance tax amnesty periods during its 2015 fiscal year.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S3146 | Pass | Joint Resolution Creating A Special Joint Commission To Study R.i.g.l. 39-14.1, The Public Motor Vehicle Act, And The Impact Of Innovative Technologies On The Market For Transportation Services
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H8296 | Pass | Authorizes magistrates, in addition to judges, to prohibit drivers adjudicated of driving under the influence of liquor or drugs, or refusal to submit to a chemical test, under certain circumstances.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H8234 | 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 |
| H8072 | Pass | Delete the option of straight party voting by means of a single mark in non-primary elections. This act would also require the secretary of state to conduct appropriate training and community outreach with respect to the foregoing.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2418 | Pass | Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Be Known As "the 1696 Historical Commission" Of Rhode Island And The United States (creates A 15 Member Legislative Study Commission To Develop Curriculum Guidelines Teaching About The Afr...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H8081 | Pass | Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, repair, alteration and equipping of playgrounds and athletic fields in the city...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H8096 | 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 |
| H8235 | Pass | Authorize the town of North Smithfield to issue two million five hundred thousand and 00/100 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 |
| S2526 | Pass | Establish the Rhode Island Access to Medical Technology Innovation Act.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| H8264 | 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 |
| S2137 | Pass | Expand the powers of the department of environmental management relating to agriculture and farming by creating a new division of agriculture.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| S2287 | Pass | Specify that the surviving custodial parent(s) of the deceased person would have the authority to make funeral arrangements for any deceased child in the event that no agent, surviving spouse, domestic partner are living at the time of death.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-07-01
Signed by Governor |
