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H8228PassAdds propane to the definition of fuels for tax purposes but not propane used for a purpose other than the operation or propulsion of motor vehicles.
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2016-07-09
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H7561PassRepeals the law providing for additional penalties for toll evaders on Rhode Island bridges and turnpikes.
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2016-07-09
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H7953PassClarifies certain sections dealing with alcoholic beverage licenses and enforcement and grants Providence the right to establish certain new liquor licenses and regulate live entertainment.
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2016-07-09
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S3074PassIncludes armed college and university police officers of the state colleges among the class of individuals who are subject to control by the personnel administrator or by any officer or board other than the council on post-secondary education.
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2016-07-09
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H7602PassImposes administrative fees upon individuals who fail to make timely payments of toll amounts, and subjects toll evaders to license suspension or fines pursuant to jurisdiction of the Rhode Island traffic tribunal.
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2016-07-09
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S2129PassMakes firefighters plates available to active and retired firefighters who are otherwise eligible for combination registration plates.
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2016-07-09
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H7571PassPermits the division of motor vehicles to refuse to register or transfer the registration of a vehicle which is subject to unpaid tolls.
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2016-07-09
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S2213PassBars adjusters and contractors from premises under investigation by the fire marshal until premises are released, and provides penalties for violation.
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2016-07-09
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H7279PassBars adjusters and contractors from premises under investigation by the fire marshal until premises are released, and provides penalties for violation.
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2016-07-09
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S2011PassProvides protections for consumers and small businesses in the areas of insurance, real estate and accountancy.
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2016-07-09
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S2040PassProhibits a recipient of direct cash assistance on electronic benefit cards from utilizing the card to purchase certain items and sanctions businesses accepting the cards for non-authorized products.
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2016-07-09
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H7327PassIncreases the automobile and commercial vehicle gross weight limitations for the purposes of the special motor vehicle registration plate available to active and retired firefighters.
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2016-07-09
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H7801PassDefines incidental operation upon a highway for exempted farm vehicles and requires them to display "Slow Moving Vehicle" emblem when so engaged.
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2016-07-09
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H7787PassRepeals the requirement that the general treasurer submit an annual report regarding federal old-age and survivors' insurance to the general assembly.
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2016-07-09
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S2702PassEstablishes new Class NB (Neighborhood Bar), Class S (Supper Club) and Class SB (Smoking Bar) licenses and also requires licensees to cooperate with local licensing boards and law enforcement investigating potential violations.
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2016-07-09
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S2752PassRepeals the requirement that the general treasurer submit an annual report regarding federal old-age and survivors' insurance to the general assembly.
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2016-07-09
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S2546PassEmpowers a justice of the peace to receive from an arresting agency, notice of violation of probation or bail that has been received from the attorney general and present the notice to the arrestee.
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2016-07-09
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S2983PassProvides that a farm vehicle covered by an insurance policy on farm property and operations, and which policy includes liability coverage, be deemed to have met the liability insurance requirement for motor vehicles as provided in Chapter 31-3.
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2016-07-09
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S2610PassPermits the division of motor vehicles to refuse to register or transfer the registration of a vehicle which is subject to unpaid tolls.
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2016-07-09
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H7370PassAuthorizes Rhode Island Student Loan Authority to refinance loans and invest in its own bonds.
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2016-07-07
Signed by Governor
S2328PassRequires the state career pathways system of the workforce board to create pathways and workforce training programs to fill skill gaps and employment opportunities in the clean energy sector.
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2016-07-07
Signed by Governor
S2453PassAuthorizes Rhode Island Student Loan Authority to refinance loans and invest in its own bonds.
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2016-07-07
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H7890PassRequires the state career pathways system of the workforce board to create pathways and workforce training programs to fill skill gaps and employment opportunities in the clean energy sector.
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2016-07-07
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H8180PassEstablishes an office of regulatory reform task force to make recommendations for a statewide solar permitting process.
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2016-07-07
Signed by Governor
H8069PassMakes hearings on child abuse or neglect cases open to the public. It would also provide that the director of DCYF disclose findings and facts of investigations when there is a fatality or near fatality of a child.
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2016-07-06
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S2866PassAmends statutes governing engineers, land surveyors and landscape architects (design professionals) to eliminate outmoded, inconsistent and unnecessary regulations and bring Rhode Island in line with our neighbors to level the playing field for busin...
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2016-07-06
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S2771PassAuthorizes the issuance of a special license plate for Lupus Foundation New England.
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2016-07-06
Signed by Governor
H7651PassProvides that wetland buffers not be excluded from the calculation of buildable lot areas, minimum lot sizes or in the calculation of buildable lots or units.
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2016-07-06
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H7275PassMandates public/private high/middle schools, and athletic fields/other locations where sporting events held maintain functional AED on site at all times effective 8/1/16.
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2016-07-06
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S2886PassAllows private employers to adopt an employment policy that provides a preference in hiring or promotion, or both, to a veteran.
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2016-07-06
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H7077PassCreate a special registration plate to honor César E. Chávez.
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2016-07-06
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S2864PassCreates regulations for operators and drivers of transportation network services companies to be administered by the division of public utilities and carriers includes requirements for obtaining permits, insurance, and certain background checks.
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2016-07-06
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H7959PassUpdates many of the voting administrative laws to reflect the current election practices, procedures and use of the new voting equipment, including the use of electronic voting lists.
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2016-07-06
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S2241PassAuthorizes the division of motor vehicles to create a special registration plate for private colleges and universities within the state.
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2016-07-06
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S2591PassProvides that wetland buffers not be excluded from the calculation of buildable lot areas, minimum lot sizes or in the calculation of buildable lots or units.
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2016-07-06
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H8329PassPermits licensed barbers, hairdressers, cosmeticians, manicurists, and estheticians to relocate to another hair design shop once during the term of their license without needing to obtain another license.
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2016-07-06
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S2627PassAuthorizes the use of more than one bipartisan pair of poll supervisors which should help eliminate lines.
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2016-07-06
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S2784PassAmends certain provisions of the general laws governing the licensing of accountants to eliminate outmoded, inconsistent and unnecessary regulations.
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2016-07-06
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H7441PassProhibits the walking of any domestic animal on the grounds of the Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Exeter. An exception would be made for service dogs. Violations would be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500).
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2016-07-06
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S2480PassAuthorizes the division of motor vehicles to create a special registration plate for state public colleges and universities.
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2016-07-06
Signed by Governor
S2841PassProhibits a mortgagee from requiring an entity with 501(c)(3) tax exempt status to file an affidavit limiting ownership or occupancy of residential property.
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2016-07-06
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H8044PassCreates a comprehensive regulatory scheme for motor vehicle passenger services provided by transportation network companies which use digital network as software application services to connect passengers to transportation providers.
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2016-07-06
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S2947PassRequires the reporting of any sexual abuse of a child by an employee, agent, contractor or volunteer of an education program defined in the Rhode Island general laws.
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2016-07-06
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H7271PassAuthorizes the division of motor vehicles to create a special registration plate for state public colleges and universities.
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2016-07-06
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H7695PassAmends definition of building height/defines term "freeboard" with regard to flood zone area construction/safe and stable design for those structures.
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2016-07-06
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S2567PassProhibits the walking of any domestic animal on the grounds of the Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Exeter. An exception would be made for service dogs. Violations would be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500).
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2016-07-06
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S2076PassAuthorizes a special license plate for the Rocky Point Foundation, Inc., and specifies the fees and other conditions for issuance.
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2016-07-06
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H7269PassAuthorizes the division of motor vehicles to create a special registration plate for private colleges and universities within the state.
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2016-07-06
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H7572PassProhibits a mortgagee from requiring an entity with 501(c)(3) tax exempt status to file an affidavit limiting ownership or occupancy of residential property.
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2016-07-06
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H7844PassAmends statutes governing engineers, land surveyors and landscape architects (design professionals) to eliminate outmoded regulations and to allow online applications filing for certificate of authorization for design professionals.
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2016-07-06
Signed by Governor
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