| H5332 | Intro
Sine Die | Permits municipalities to seek reimbursement for essential services provided to certain tax exempt properties based on pro rata basis according to the assessed value of the property serviced.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-10
Withdrawn at sponsor's request |
| H5221 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits utility rate increases in excess of two and one-half percent (2.5%) over any twenty-four (24) month period.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-10
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5031 | Intro
Sine Die | Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State - Four Year Terms And Term Limits For Representatives And Senators
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-10
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5216 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires that insurance carriers notify the division of motor vehicles of any policy cancellation or termination by the insurer or insured.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-10
Withdrawn at sponsor's request |
| H5291 | Intro
Sine Die | Places a cap on electric distribution rate increases at five percent (5%).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-10
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5218 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides that electric rate increases over five percent (5%) in a three (3) year period be subject to general assembly approval.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-10
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5251 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows classified employee to be a candidate for elective state office.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-10
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5354 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires National Grid to provide services applied for between November 1 and the subsequent April 30 within twenty-four (24) hours of application.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-10
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5032 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits lobbyists from making any political contributions to any member of the general assembly from January 1 through July 1, for each session.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-10
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5154 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes a public record of a list sent by the department of corrections to the secretary of state containing information about formerly incarcerated inmates who have been eligible to vote.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-10
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5215 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires persons seeking a Rhode Island driver's license to complete a minimum of six (6) hours of over-the-road driver's training from a licensed driver's training school within this state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-10
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5217 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires hospitals and pharmacies to provide sharps containers for public use.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-10
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5124 | Intro
Sine Die | Candidates for state and local office from qualifying to run for office if they have outstanding campaign reports or fines. It would clarify filing requirements and improve campaign compliance reporting.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-10
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5191 | Intro
Sine Die | Imposes a penalty upon financial institutions not promptly recording foreclosure deeds and paying taxes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-10
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5067 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires mortgagees, upon initiating a foreclosure, to file a copy of the notice with the municipal clerk, to appoint an agent for service of process, and to maintain the property in the event it becomes vacant during the foreclosure process.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-10
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5071 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the statute relating to compliance with the open meetings law by referring to electronic filing rather than newspaper publication.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-10
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0156 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits the taking, killing, destroying, pursuing or molesting of any wild bird along the west shore of the Providence River from Gaspee Point to Fields Point.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-05
To Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee |
| S0162 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides that any litigation costs paid from the restricted receipt account for the retirement board be limited to defending actions that arise as a result of decisions made by the board.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-05
To Senate Finance Committee |
| H5346 | Intro
Sine Die | Exempts the amount of military pension which is included in federal adjusted gross income from the state income tax.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-05
To House Finance Committee |
| H5331 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the provisions of the Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act by freezing the amount of the regionalization bonus at two percent (2%).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-05
To House Finance Committee |
| H5151 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a plan for the gradual ban on the use of disposable plastic checkout bags by retail establishments.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-05
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S0157 | Intro
Sine Die | Creates a municipal economic development zone consisting of the entire city of Woonsocket and requires the department of revenue to perform an annual review of all MED zones for review by house and senate finance committees.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-05
To Senate Finance Committee |
| S0182 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows a Rhode Island employer some flexibility to reschedule the observance of state holidays that Congress doesn't recognize as national public holidays.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-05
To Senate Labor Committee |
| S0166 | Intro
Sine Die | Increase the refundable state earned income credit from ten percent (10%) to one hundred percent (100%) for the 2016 taxable year, and each taxable year thereafter.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-05
To Senate Finance Committee |
| H5045 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides an exemption for certain so-called "innocent tenants" and property owners of industrial property from liability for costs or damages associated with a release of hazardous materials or petroleum from the property.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-05
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5173 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes an exemption from taxation on improvements for new construction on commercial development property.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-05
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5334 | Intro
Sine Die | Exempts from sales and use tax that portion of motor vehicle lease payments collected to be remitted for tangible personal property tax, municipal property tax, excise tax or any other similar tax.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-05
To House Finance Committee |
| H5014 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires mandatory training standards for police officers and trainees, in identifying, responding, and handling all incidents involving any person with a developmental disability.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-04
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5027 | Intro
Sine Die | Increases the penalties for driving to endanger, resulting in death.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-04
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5029 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits the sale and/or delivery of hearing aids through the internet or direct mail, and would provide for criminal penalties for violations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-04
Withdrawn at sponsor's request |
| H5283 | Intro
Sine Die | Eliminates the waiting period for individuals transitioning from temporary disability benefits to unemployment benefits.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-04
To House Finance Committee |
| H5012 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires school districts to conduct screening for dyslexia and other reading disabilities of school children who have exhibited one or more potential indicators using certain screening methods selected by the commissioner of education.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-04
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5193 | Intro
Sine Die | Defines the act of obstruction of a freeway as a person who intentionally restricts traffic flow of a freeway, and would make it a misdemeanor.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-04
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5192 | Intro
Sine Die | Criminalizes and sets mandatory minimum sentences for the unlawful interference with traffic upon the federal and state highways of this state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-04
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5028 | Intro
Sine Die | Increases the penalties and fines for the various motor vehicle offenses involving leaving the scene of an accident.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-04
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5013 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires school committees to provide transportation for any student who resides two (2) or more miles from school.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-04
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5125 | Intro
Sine Die | Increases the penalties and fines for the various motor vehicle offenses involving leaving the scene of an accident.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-04
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5101 | Intro
Sine Die | Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study Streamlining New Business Startup Processes (creates A 13 Member Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations For Streamlining New Business Startups In Rhode Island, And Would Rep...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-04
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5134 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes the department of children, youth and families to inspect certain vehicles, and if necessary, provide alternate, safe transportation to or from a public or private entity.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-04
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5276 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires RRC to pay Johnston $6,000,000 annually plus any tipping fees paid to town.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-04
To House Finance Committee |
| H5015 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires for Police Officer Commission on Standards and Training to establish mandatory training standards for police officers and trainees in all incidents involving mental health literacy.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-04
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5135 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides that the board of social work examiners shall use online and internet resources in establishing standards for continuing education for social workers.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-04
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5069 | Intro
Sine Die | Expand the definition of pandering to include the person in control of the premises where prostitution occurs.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-03
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5108 | Intro
Sine Die | Eliminate the minimum corporate tax.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-03
Withdrawn at sponsor's request |
| H5075 | Intro
Sine Die | House Resolution Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives For The Years 2013 - 2014
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-03
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5017 | Intro
Sine Die | House Resolution Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives For The Years 2013-2014
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-03
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5152 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the penalties for driving with a suspended or expired license.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-03
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5121 | Intro
Sine Die | Doubles the fine for a driver who pleads guilty or is found to be in violation of the motor vehicle law in school zones.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-03
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5179 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires professional solicitors and fund-raisers to make certain disclosers when soliciting funds.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-03
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H5174 | Intro
Sine Die | The department of business regulation is declared the state agency in charge of oversight of the business relationship between pharmacy providers and health service organizations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-03
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
