| H7436 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires cable, internet, or telephone providers to provide customers with a written notice (not part of any statement) of any rate increase at least 30 days prior to the effective date of such increase unless the customer shall have previously renew...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-03-01
To House Corporations Committee |
| H7146 | Intro
Sine Die | Prevents a person from being a candidate for public office who owes fines, fees, or penalties of ($2,000) or more for campaign finance violations, unless that person is currently compliant with a state board-approved repayment agreement.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-03-01
To House Judiciary Committee |
| H7322 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires professional solicitors fund-raisers to disclose percent of contribution retained by fundraiser along with specific statement to be made prior to all solicitations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-03-01
To House Corporations Committee |
| H7498 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends certain provisions relative to mortgage transfers and restricts the recording of mortgages in anyone's name other than the holder of the note secured by the mortgage.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-03-01
To House Corporations Committee |
| S2311 | Intro
Sine Die | Changes the period of time a voter may have to change their party affiliation from the 90th day preceding any primary election for which the voter is eligible to the 29th day preceding any primary election for which the voter is eligible.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-03-01
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| H7431 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes cities and towns to issue bonds reflecting loans from municipal road and bridge revolving fund.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-03-01
To House Finance Committee |
| S2632 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows a voter who has requested a mail ballot, but has not voted to vote a provisional ballot on election day. Also adds definitions for terms "conduit" and "earmarked" for the purpose of reporting campaign contributions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-03-01
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2553 | Pass | Senate Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of "the Ocean State World Language Learning Commission" To Study The Impact Of The State's School Funding Formula On Language Learners (extends The Reporting Date Of The Ocean State World...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-03-01
Senate read and passed |
| H7774 | Pass | House Resolution Congratulating Zachary Librizzi On Being Selected As One Of Rhode Island's Top Youth Volunteers In The 21st Annual Prudential Spirit Of Community Awards Program
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-03-01
House read and passed |
| H7543 | Intro
Sine Die | Disqualifies certain state vendors from making political contributions, based on their business with the state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-03-01
To House Judiciary Committee |
| H7539 | Intro
Sine Die | Changes the day of party primary elections from the second Tuesday after the first Monday in September each even numbered year, to the first Saturday in September.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-03-01
To House Judiciary Committee |
| H7468 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibit price gouging of prescribed drugs or pharmaceuticals in times of market emergency or market shortages and would make violators guilty of a felony and subject to injunctive relief.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-03-01
To House Corporations Committee |
| H7018 | Pass | Allows Hanna Strowman to join Wendy Shaffer and Howard Rappoport in marriage on or about April 2, 2016, within the City of Warwick, Rhode Island.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-29
Signed by Governor |
| H7692 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows His Excellency Michael Stanley Dukakis to join Kaitlyn Ann Vollucci and Nathan Ross Mackinnon in marriage on or about September 24, 2016, within the City of Providence, Rhode Island.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-26
Withdrawn at sponsor's request |
| S2062 | Engross
Sine Die | Increases superior court jurors' fees to thirty-five dollars ($35.00) per day.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-26
To House Finance Committee |
| H7771 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes Rhode Island’s membership in the interstate medical licensure compact. It details the procedure to be followed in order to allow physicians to become licensed in multiple states, while ensuring the safety of patients.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-26
To House Finance Committee |
| H7649 | Intro
Sine Die | Exempts from taxation the real and personal property located at 100 Pleasant Valley Road, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, which is owned by the RI Farm Bureau Land Trust, a Rhode Island nonprofit corporation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To House Municipal Government Committee |
| H7465 | Intro
Sine Die | Eliminates the director's discretion in identifying employers exempted from requirements imposed when an employee works on holidays or Sundays.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To House Labor Committee |
| S2623 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes livable home tax credit granting credits for new resident purchases, retrofitting of existing residence, administered by Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Finance Committee |
| H7753 | Pass | House Resolution Proclaiming February 28th Through March 5th, 2016, As "peace Corps Week" In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
House read and passed |
| S2530 | Intro
Sine Die | Excludes from tax exemption some properties whose income or profits are derived from activity not involving education.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Finance Committee |
| S2620 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a process for the establishment of voter initiative and referendum proposal and also for a process of submitting said proposals to the secretary of state, the general assembly and the governor for approval.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee |
| S2531 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides that food and beverages served complimentary or free of charge would not be subject to the local meals and beverage tax.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Finance Committee |
| S2536 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires facilities which perform abortions to post a conspicuous notice informing patients that abortions require free and voluntary consent without coercion.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| H7745 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes tax free zones in conjunction with state universities and colleges and relieves new businesses in RI of paying any taxes for a period of up to 10 years.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To House Finance Committee |
| S2557 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides for Medicaid rate adjustment in parity with MA and CT for health care services provided in the home and develops annual adjustments to home care providers, home nursing care providers, and hospice provider reimbursement rates.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Finance Committee |
| S2340 | Intro
Sine Die | Permits classroom observation of special needs children by parents and experts retained by parents.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
Withdrawn at sponsor's request |
| S2496 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires municipalities with locally administered pension, to submit reports that include a 20 years amortization schedule of required contributions. Also requires that a critical status be published on website and effects be transmitted.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Finance Committee |
| S2582 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends and revises the definitions and penalties pertaining to partial-birth abortions. Further provides that any physician who knowingly performs a partial-birth abortion would be guilty of a felony and may be liable for civil penalties and fines.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2371 | Intro
Sine Die | Changes first and second offenses for driving with a suspended or expired license to civil violations and would also reduce the potential monetary penalty.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2529 | Intro
Sine Die | Extends the authority of cities and towns for calendar years 2015 and 2016 to issue bonds, notes or other evidence of indebtedness to evidence loans from the municipal road and bridge revolving fund.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Finance Committee |
| H7066 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires the board of education to make certain findings regarding the sending districts before granting approval to a new charter school project.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Education Committee |
| S2651 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorize the holder of a wholesaler's Class C license to sell alcohol to manufacturers of food products in connection with the manufacture of such products.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee |
| S2512 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides that no state or federal funds be used for induced abortions except where the life of the mother is endangered or the pregnancy is result of rape or incest.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2642 | Intro
Sine Die | Reduces the statutory interest on judgments for money in civil actions from twelve percent (12%) to six percent (6%).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2619 | Intro
Sine Die | Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State (initiative And Referendum) (this Joint Resolution Would Propose An Amendment To The State Constitution, By Establishing A ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee |
| H7746 | Intro
Sine Die | Creates a Rhode Island sales tax holiday concurrent with a sales tax holiday in Massachusetts.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To House Finance Committee |
| S2372 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires a reduction in any mandatory period of license suspension with the imposition of an ignition interlock system ordered by the court. Conditional hardship licenses would be granted subject to additional conditions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2656 | Intro
Sine Die | Repeals provisions of the general laws regarding "payday lenders".
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Finance Committee |
| S2583 | Intro
Sine Die | Repeals provisions of general laws that prohibit health insurance coverage for induced abortions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2117 | Intro
Sine Die | Enhances the penalties for driving a motor vehicle without proof of financial responsibility.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2367 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows the imposition of up to a $500 fine on a motor vehicle lessor or secured party for failing to follow proper procedures in the event of a default by a lessee or purchaser.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2556 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires that toll rates and the location of tolling facilities be approved by the general assembly prior to the collection of any tolls or the construction of any tolling facilities.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Finance Committee |
| S2489 | Pass | Senate Resolution Commemorating The 172nd Anniversary Of Dominican Republic Independence On February 27, 2016
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
Senate read and passed |
| H7505 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits employers from deducting from their employees' wages for spoilage, breakage, cash shortages, losses, fines or penalties for tardiness, misconduct or quitting by an employee without notice.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To House Labor Committee |
| S2208 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires nonprofit dental service plan providers to provide notice of any changes relating to coverage to all plan purchasers purchasing dental services for employees under a group or individual policy contract or health benefit plan.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| S2406 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires drivers of motor vehicles to stay at least three feet (3') away from pedestrians.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2609 | Intro
Sine Die | Creates the "Safe Cytotoxic Waste Disposal Act".
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| S2366 | Intro
Sine Die | Increases the penalty for anyone found guilty of reckless driving while eluding a police officer to a felony punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and subject to a loss of license from one to 2 years and a possible forfeiture of their motor vehicl...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2335 | Intro
Sine Die | Joint Resolution Reaffirming The Friendship Between Rhode Island And Taiwan, Commending Taiwan's Achievement On Its Election Of The 14th Term President, Enhancing Bilateral Relations, And Supporting Taiwan In The International Community
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
Committee recommends passage |
