| S2655 | Intro
Sine Die | Creates the Providence port advisory council to provide advice and support with respect to coordinating and marketing the commercial maritime resources of all ports in the state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Finance Committee |
| S2608 | Intro
Sine Die | Clarifies depreciation with respect to the net book value of a company's tangible personal property, by providing that the accumulated depreciation reduction takes into account physical deterioration and functional and economic obsolescence.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Finance Committee |
| H7754 | Pass | House Resolution Commemorating The 172nd Anniversary Of Dominican Republic Independence On February 27, 2016
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
House read and passed |
| H7473 | Intro
Sine Die | Expands the renewable energy growth program for an additional ten (10) years after the fifth program year, with an annual target of forty (40) nameplate megawatts for each year of the ten (10) year period.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To House Environment and Natural Resources Committee |
| H7520 | Intro
Sine Die | Changes the method by which Narragansett calculates its elderly tax exemption by adopting a needs-based and percentage of income formula.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To House Municipal Government Committee |
| S2659 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits the sale of liquid that is intended for human consumption and/or use in an electronic nicotine-delivery system that is not contained in child-resistant packaging. Also prohibits the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems in schools.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2625 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits state guide plan from requiring any city or town from adopting a housing ordinance that exceeds laws of Rhode Island or city or town's zoning laws.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Housing and Municipal Government Committee |
| S2612 | Intro
Sine Die | Bans abortions performed solely as a means of sex selection.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2223 | Intro
Sine Die | Renders void/unenforceable motor transportation contract terms holding harmless indemnitee from or against its own negligence/intentional acts/omissions upon the effective date.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2052 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides that no pregnant applicant for medical insurance coverage would be denied coverage due to her pregnancy.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| S2123 | Intro
Sine Die | Creates a rebuttable presumption of vehicle owner's or operator's knowledge that a vehicle did not comply with financial security requirements if charged with same violation within 6 months preceding the current violation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2231 | Intro
Sine Die | Creates electronic automobile/commercial vehicle liability insurance confirmation/compliance system.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| H7421 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits a patient or caregiver cardholder from manufacturing marijuana using a solvent process that includes the use of a flammable gas as a solvent, but permits compassion center cardholders to the process in accordance with DOH rules.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
Withdrawn at sponsor's request |
| S2425 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes the owner of any vehicle not inspected as required by §31-38-4 responsible for any fines or penalties imposed as a result of non-inspection and would prohibit the any law enforcement officer, from citing the operator of said vehicle.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| H7578 | Intro
Sine Die | Defines and limits the use of solar radiation management climate geoengineering in the state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-25
To House Environment and Natural Resources Committee |
| H7609 | Intro
Sine Die | Adds inspectors of the public utilities commission and division of motor carriers to the definition of "peace officers" with arrest powers.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
To House Judiciary Committee |
| S2380 | Intro
Sine Die | Renames commissions as Rhode Island Commission on Women and Girls, allows partnerships with other entities with common concerns, designates any money received from any source as restricted revenues.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee |
| H7646 | Intro
Sine Die | Limits the number of cats per household to ten (10) without special permission.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
To House Health, Education and Welfare Committee |
| H7083 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires that animal shelters meet certain specified conditions prior to euthanizing an animal.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
To House Health, Education and Welfare Committee |
| S2265 | Intro
Sine Die | Raises awareness of the potential for sudden cardiac arrest among student athletes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
To Senate Education Committee |
| S2192 | Intro
Sine Die | Directs the Rhode Island commerce corporation to develop a combat veterans' small business loan program.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee |
| H7728 | 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] | 2016-02-24
To House Finance Committee |
| H7738 | Intro
Sine Die | Repeals the law on the control of vicious dogs and amends the definition of vicious dog.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
To House Judiciary Committee |
| S2336 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires that Interscholastic League Athletes and youth sports athletes who are female and 19 years of age or younger and who play certain softball positions wear protective face masks during practice and at games.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
To Senate Education Committee |
| H7207 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits surveillance on any public highway in the state unless specifically authorized by statute or court order. This act would also provide for the confidentiality of information collected or stored.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
To House Judiciary Committee |
| H7576 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows law enforcement agencies to distribute upon request from any person, the general description along with age, weight, height and photographs of individuals convicted of certain offenses such as burglary and robbery.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
To House Judiciary Committee |
| H7443 | Intro
Sine Die | Designates certain program workers and shift coordinators at the training school as peace officers while on duty.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
To House Judiciary Committee |
| H7730 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires municipalities to include a 20 year amortization schedule with its annual report every 3 years and provides an alternative funding critical status funding plan to state officials.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
To House Finance Committee |
| S2481 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes it easier for military service members and their spouses to obtain certifications and licenses issued by the division of motor vehicles and the department of administration.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee |
| S2478 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes it easier for military service members and their spouses to obtain certifications and licenses issued by the department of environmental management.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee |
| H7645 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows non-veterinarians to perform certain husbandry procedures that are commonly performed by owners of animal pets and livestock.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
To House Health, Education and Welfare Committee |
| H7740 | Pass | House Resolution Congratulating Roy Heaton, Ph.d., On His Retirement From The State Of Rhode Island After Twenty-nine Years Of Dedicated Service To The Citizens Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
House read and passed |
| H7198 | Intro
Sine Die | Mandates protocols for the use of police-worn body cameras by those law enforcement agencies which choose to require their use.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
To House Judiciary Committee |
| H7422 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the emergency police power laws to include other municipal police officers as being subject to the authority of the requesting police chief and permits campus police and municipal departments to enter into mutual aid agreements.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
To House Judiciary Committee |
| H7132 | Intro
Sine Die | Exempts a "licensed releasing agency" from the offense of abandoning cats.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
To House Health, Education and Welfare Committee |
| H7062 | Intro
Sine Die | Repeals certain provisions which accepted certain individuals from complying with care of dogs as it relates to tethering and confinement.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
To House Health, Education and Welfare Committee |
| S2487 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Condolences To The Furia Family On The Passing Of John A. Furia, Jr.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
Senate read and passed |
| H7741 | Pass | House Resolution Recognizing And Honoring Angela Pierre-louis On Being The First Miss Black Rhode Island Talented Teen Usa 2016
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
House read and passed |
| S2488 | Pass | Senate Resolution Proclaiming The Month Of February As "black History Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
Senate read and passed |
| S2479 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes it easier for military service members and their spouses to obtain certifications and licenses issued by the department of labor and training.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee |
| H7172 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits eligible recipients of direct cash assistance from using said funds to purchase alcoholic beverages, lottery tickets, tobacco products or other prohibited transactions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
To House Judiciary Committee |
| H7423 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides that special police officers have limited jurisdiction on public streets and highway corridors between an educational institution buildings and land areas.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
To House Judiciary Committee |
| S2483 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes the establishment of a thermal energy standard which promotes the development of thermal renewable energy technologies.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-24
To Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee |
| H7654 | Pass | House Resolution Extending Condolences
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
House read and passed |
| H7502 | Intro
Sine Die | Caps certain hospital employees' compensation at a rate not exceeding one hundred ten percent (110%) of the northeast regional average for comparable personnel at comparable hospitals.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To House Corporations Committee |
| H7527 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes penalties and remedies for human trafficking and makes human trafficking and human trafficking for purposes of sexual servitude, forced labor, commercial sexual activity felonies punishable by imprisonment and fines.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To House Judiciary Committee |
| H7364 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires small employer insurers to allow small employers, collectively as a group, to purchase group health insurance plans.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To House Corporations Committee |
| H7484 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes crimes against the public trust and criminal penalties and civil damages for illegal trust offenses. It would set a 10 year criminal statute of limitations and provide for possible pension revocation or reduction for any job-related felon...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To House Judiciary Committee |
| H7301 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides that no pregnant applicant for medical insurance coverage would be denied coverage due to her pregnancy.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To House Corporations Committee |
| H7245 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes the court to permit residents of Block Island to complete a court-approved counseling program in domestic violence cases with a provider on Block Island.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To House Judiciary Committee |
