| H8003 | Intro
Sine Die | Require purchasing of charged-off credit card debt to comply with applicable state and federal law.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-21
Committee continued |
| S3056 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes a voter referendum on the approval of casino gaming at the Newport Grand facility. The referendum is also tied to a proposed constitutional amendment on the location of such gaming.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-21
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2014) |
| H7096 | Intro
Sine Die | Teachers who obtain a rating of “highly effective” or the equivalent thereof would be evaluated not more than once every 4 yrs, and that teachers who obtain a rating of “effective” or the equivalent thereof would be evaluated not more than 3 ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-20
Senate passed Sub B |
| S2747 | Intro
Sine Die | Permit a pharmacy to provide a compounded drug to a practitioner for administration in a physician's office.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-20
Senate passed Sub A |
| H7938 | Intro
Sine Die | Creates rebuttable presumption of fraud/undue influence for documentary donative transfers by elder/dependent persons to persons in fiduciary, legal, familial, caregiver relationships.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-20
Committee recommends passage of Sub A |
| S2888 | Intro
Sine Die | Eliminate the process that allows filings by casualty insurers seeking rate increases or decreases of not more than five percent (5%) to become effective when filed.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-20
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2014) |
| S2726 | Intro
Sine Die | Give employees several enhanced ways to help them collect their wages from nonpaying employers, set forth penalties for nonpayment of wages by an employer, and implements the procedure to be followed for filing of claims.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-20
Senate passed as amended (floor amendment) |
| S2722 | Intro
Sine Die | Removes the automatic stay of an appealed Providence zoning board decision, if its officer or agency certifies that the stay would cause imminent peril to the public health, safety or welfare and/or cause substantial economic burden to the applicant
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-20
To House Municipal Government Committee |
| S2976 | Intro
Sine Die | Enact the "Comprehensive Community-Police Relationship Act of 2014".
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-20
Senate passed Sub A |
| S3072 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes technical change to foreclosure mediation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-20
Senate held on desk |
| S2988 | Intro
Sine Die | Reduces the annual business corporation tax from 9% to 7%. Revises reporting requirements for corporations in a combined group or a unitary business.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-20
Senate passed Sub A |
| 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 |
| H7410 | Intro
Sine Die | Eliminate the requirement that sampling events may not be promoted except on the licensed premises.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-20
To House Corporations 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 |
| H7553 | Intro
Sine Die | In Amendment Of Chapter 286 Of The Public Laws, 1986, Entitled "in Amendment Of And In Addition To Chapter 55 Of The Public Laws, 1958, Entitled 'authorizing The Towns Of Charlestown And Richmond Together, Or Together With The Town Of Hopkinton, To J...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-20
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H7568 | Intro
Sine Die | In Amendment Of Chapter 286 Of The Public Laws, 1986, Entitled "in Amendment Of And In Addition To Chapter 55 Of The Public Laws, 1958, Entitled 'authorizing The Towns Of Charlestown And Richmond Together, Or Together With The Town Of Hopkinton, To J...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-20
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| H8355 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a cancer patient safety and environmental protection study commission to examine protections related to the disposal of extremely hazardous wastes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
To House Health, Education and Welfare Committee |
| 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 |
| H7702 | Intro
Sine Die | Change the name and composition of the commission established to study and evaluate property tax related issues.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
House passed Sub A |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| S2829 | Intro
Sine Die | Create a special registration plate to honor César E. Chávez.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-19
To House Finance Committee |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| H7480 | Intro
Sine Die | 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] | 2014-06-18
House passed Sub A in concurrence |
| H7947 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a three-year pilot program to assist students formerly enrolled in college to obtain college degrees, limited to no more than one thousand participants and delivered through a partnership between program facilitators and a program evaluat...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-18
House passed Sub A |
| H7653 | Intro
Sine Die | Require anyone seeking the issuance or renewal of a hackney operator's license for the purpose of driving a taxicab, limited public motor vehicle, or public motor vehicle to undergo a national and state criminal background check.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-18
House passed Sub A |
| 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 |
| H7733 | Intro
Sine Die | Extends the period of time that the DHS provides childcare to families with income below 180% of the federal poverty level under the RI works program by 6 months to June 30, 2015.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-18
House passed as amended |
| H7258 | Intro
Sine Die | Restrict the installation, concealment or placement of an electronic tracking device in or on a motor vehicle, and would add electronic tracking devices to the definition of "domestic violence" under the "Domestic Violence Protection Act"
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-18
Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence |
| H7941 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibit recipients of direct cash assistance on electronic benefit cards from utilizing and store owners from accepting the cards for the purchase of alcoholic beverages, lottery tickets or tobacco products.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-18
House passed Sub A |
| H7819 | Intro
Sine Die | Creates the RI healthcare authority to report to the governor and general assembly actions necessary to implement an active purchaser health insurance and health services model to aggregate all funding of such services through HealthSource RI.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-18
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H7873 | Intro
Sine Die | Permits cities and towns to authorize, by ordinance, the use of low speed vehicles within a certain distance of a golf course.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-18
House passed Sub A |
| H7563 | Intro
Sine Die | This act extends the sunset provision for the child care subsidy transition program within the department of human services from September 30, 2014 to September 30, 2016, a period of two (2) years.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-18
House passed Sub A |
| H7344 | Intro
Sine Die | Allow the director of the department of environmental management to issue permits every five (5) years, instead of annually, to a landowner for the protection of property and crop destruction caused by deer.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-18
House passed Sub A |
| H8275 | Intro
Sine Die | Permits a petition for adoption to be filed by a grandparent(s) without the non-custodial parents' consent when the child is in the sole custody of the grandparent(s).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-18
House passed Sub A |
| H8150 | Intro
Sine Die | Underground storage tanks installed prior to May 8, 1988 are permitted to remain in use until December 22, 2020. Five (5) members of the Underground Storage Tank Review Board constitutes a quorum.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-18
House passed Sub A |
| 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 |
| H7393 | Intro
Sine Die | Add military status discrimination as an unlawful housing practice protecting veterans who have an honorable or administrative discharge or a member of the Armed Forces of the United States and the RI National Guard
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-18
House passed Sub A |
| 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 |
| H8318 | Intro
Sine Die | This act authorizes the town of Lincoln to establish the Lincoln Water Commission as a department of the town.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-17
Withdrawn at sponsor's request |
| H8341 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizing The Town Of Cumberland, With The Approval Of The Qualified Electors, To Issue General Obligation Bonds And/or Notes In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,500,000 For The Repair And Rehabilitation Of Road Infrastructure In The Town
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-17
To House Finance Committee |
| H8344 | Intro
Sine Die | 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] | 2014-06-17
To House Finance Committee |
| H8345 | Intro
Sine Die | Enact the "Comprehensive Community-Police Relationship Act of 2014".
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-06-17
To House Judiciary 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 |
