| S0198 | Pass | Senate Resolution Proclaiming February 11th Of 2015 To Be United Way 2-1-1 Day In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-11
Senate read and passed |
| H5222 | Pass | House Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates And Amending The Membership Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study The Requirements And Feasibility Of Implementing Apprenticeship Prerequisites For Public Works Contracts (amends ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-11
House read and passed |
| S0207 | Intro
Sine Die | Regulates the sale and installation of outdoor wood-fired hydronic heaters.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-11
To Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee |
| H5403 | Pass | House Resolution Congratulating Major Sharon Lenette Harmon On Her Promotion To The Rank Of Lieutenant Colonel
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-11
House read and passed |
| S0224 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes the "Start-Up Rhode Island Act" to allow for the establishment of certain tax free zones in the state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-11
To Senate Finance Committee |
| 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Withdrawn at sponsor's request |
| H5360 | Pass | House Resolution Expressing Condolences
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-10
House read and passed |
| 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Withdrawn at sponsor's request |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 |
| H5358 | Pass | House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Thomas J. Savoie
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-10
House read and passed |
| 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 |
| H5359 | Pass | House Resolution Extending Congratulations
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-10
House read and passed |
| S0196 | Pass | Senate Resolution Celebrating "library Legislative Awareness Day" On February 10, 2015, In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-10
Senate read and passed |
| 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 |
| H5361 | Pass | House Resolution Proclaiming March 1st Through March 7th, 2015, As "peace Corps Week" In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-10
House read and passed |
| 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 |
| S0149 | Pass | Senate Resolution Honoring Captain Charles Delisle, Basic Emt, On The Occasion Of His Retirement From The Cumberland Fire Department
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-10
Senate read and passed |
| 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 |
| H5264 | Pass | Extends the deadline for the governor to submit to the general assembly the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, not later than Thursday, March 12, 2015.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-09
Signed by Governor |
| S0006 | Pass | Ratifies the 2014 amendment to the North Smithfield town charter and would provide for the town charter's amendment to be applicable to state law relative to school committee composition, election and terms of members.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-09
Signed by Governor |
| 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 |
| S0192 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Profound Sympathy On The Passing Of Virginia P. Lombardi
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-05
Senate read and passed |
| S0193 | Pass | Senate Resolution Celebrating Friday, February 6th Of 2015 As National Wear Red Day In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-05
Senate read and passed |
| 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 |
| H5338 | Pass | House Resolution Expressing Profound Sympathy On The Passing Of Dr. Stanley M. Aronson
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-05
House read and passed |
| 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 |
| S0146 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Thomas J. Savoie
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-04
Senate read and passed |
| H5007 | Pass | House Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study And Assess Rhode Island's "fair Funding Formula"
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-04
House read and passed |
| 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 |
| H5302 | Pass | House Resolution Celebrating The Volvo Ocean Race And The Decision To Come To Newport, Rhode Island, In 2015 As A Stopover On Its 2014-2015 Ocean Race
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-04
House read and passed |
| 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 |
| S0147 | Pass | Senate Resolution Congratulating Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick And His Coaching Staff, And The Entire New England Patriots Organization On Winning Super Bowl Xlix
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-04
Senate read and passed |
