| S2269 | Intro
Sine Die | Clarifies that the exemption from taxes of any renewable energy system is to the real estate of such system.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To Senate Finance Committee |
| H7653 | Pass | House Resolution Extending Congratulations
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
House read and passed |
| H7246 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires that any inmate in a correctional facility to be gainfully employed and to have their pay garnished, provided they owe child support.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To House Judiciary Committee |
| H7419 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes certain disorderly conduct offenses subject to a fine of $500 only, while maintaining the current sanctions for disorderly conduct cases involving domestic violence.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To House Judiciary Committee |
| H7321 | Intro
Sine Die | Creates an electronic automobile and commercial vehicle liability insurance confirmation and compliance system in the state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To House Corporations Committee |
| H7420 | Intro
Sine Die | Criminalize injuries to cell/radio towers and increases penalties for injury to electric and communication lines from $3,000 to $50,000; imprisonment from 2 years to 10 years, or both and requires restitution for economic harm.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To House Judiciary Committee |
| S2463 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires development of a strategic plan regarding interoperability of an electronic health record system.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| S2486 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Our Deepest Sympathy On The Untimely Passing Of Isabella D. Corcelli
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
Senate read and passed |
| H7306 | Pass | House Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Rhode Island House Commission On Economic Risk Due To Flooding And Sea Rise
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
House read and passed |
| H7335 | Intro
Sine Die | Reclassifies the offense of shoplifting from a crime to a violation for a first offense conviction punishable by a fine only, and would punish a second offense as a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine only without the possibility of a prison sentence.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To House Judiciary Committee |
| H7501 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits health care providers from sending collection letter or reporting failure of patient to pay debt requiring credit card number before rendering medical treatment if the patient has HSA as part of employer-offered insurance coverage.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To House Corporations Committee |
| H7652 | Pass | House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable Antonin Gregory Scalia
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
House read and passed |
| S2060 | Intro
Sine Die | Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State (ethics Commission) (amends The State Constitution To Provide That The Ethics Commission Would Have Jurisdiction Over The M...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2429 | Pass | Senate Resolution Congratulating The Western Hills Stem Club Members On Being Awarded The "best In State" Title At The 2015-2016 Verizon App Challenge For Their Smart App
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
Senate read and passed |
| H7316 | Intro
Sine Die | Criminalizes residential mortgage fraud and extends the statute of limitations for certain criminal offenses.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To House Judiciary Committee |
| H7467 | Intro
Sine Die | Repeals provisions of general laws that prohibit health insurance coverage for induced abortions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To House Corporations Committee |
| S2456 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends various sections of law relating to the certification, training and licensing of barbers, hairdressers, cosmeticians, manicurists and estheticians.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| S2362 | Intro
Sine Die | Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution - Line Item Veto (submits To The Electors A Constitutional Amendment Granting The Governor The Power To Utilize A Line Item Veto For App...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2307 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires General Assembly votes to be reported electronically within 30 minutes of the vote being cast.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| H7485 | Intro
Sine Die | Codifies the public corruption and white collar crime unit within the department of attorney general.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To House Judiciary Committee |
| S2305 | Intro
Sine Die | Joint Resolution To Approve, Publish And Submit To The Electors -- A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State (majority Vote Requirement For General Officers' Election)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| H7513 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits insurance companies from varying the premium rates charged for a health coverage plan based on the gender.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To House Corporations Committee |
| S2485 | Pass | Senate Resolution Proudly Proclaiming May 13, 2016, To Be "navy Nurse Corps Day" In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
Senate read and passed |
| S2427 | Intro
Sine Die | Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State-ethics Commission (amends The Process For Selecting Members Of The Ethics Commission. Makes Members Of The General Assembly...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| H7418 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides for a five hundred dollars ($500) fine for first and second convictions for willful trespass, in addition to fines of one thousand dollars ($1000) for third or subsequent convictions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To House Judiciary Committee |
| S2304 | Intro
Sine Die | Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State -- Referendum On Line Item Veto (submits To The Electors A Constitutional Amendment Granting The Governor The Power To Util...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2274 | Intro
Sine Die | Exempts from state taxation the machinery, equipment, and tangible personal property of an unregulated renewable energy system.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To Senate Finance Committee |
| S2190 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides for a residential renewable energy systems tax credit.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-23
To Senate Finance Committee |
| H7247 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires persons convicted of crimes of violence to serve half their sentence before being eligible for parole.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-19
Withdrawn at sponsor's request (02/23/2016) |
| H7638 | Intro
Sine Die | Removes the thirty (30) day mail notice requirement which must be provided to those owing overdue court fees due prior to their names being published.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-12
To House Judiciary Committee |
| H7593 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides that the state fire marshal, chief deputy state fire marshals, director of the Rhode Island fire academy, and deputy state fire marshals, be considered members of the Rhode Island state police for purposes of retirement benefits.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-12
To House Finance Committee |
| H7562 | Intro
Sine Die | Exempts from the excise tax any vehicle or trailer with a valuation of five thousand dollars ($5,000) or less.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-11
To House Finance Committee |
| S2389 | Pass | Senate Resolution Proclaiming The Week Of March 6-12, 2016, To Be "women In Construction Week" In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-11
Senate read and passed |
| S2447 | Intro
Sine Die | Exempts purchases for telecommunication service purposes from sales and use taxes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-11
To Senate Finance Committee |
| S2410 | Intro
Sine Die | Raises the legal minimum age to purchase tobacco products and nicotine-delivery systems from eighteen (18) to twenty-one (21).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-11
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2438 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides for revenue sharing with municipalities commencing in FY 2017, based upon three percent (3%) of total state income tax revenues. It would also impose a 2% tax increase on personal income over $250,000 commencing January 1, 2017.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-11
To Senate Finance Committee |
| S2444 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows owners of vehicles subject to road tolls to register for 2 year period with the same registration fee as would have been applied to a one year registration.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-11
To Senate Finance Committee |
| H7588 | Pass | House Resolution Proclaiming The Week Of March 6-12, 2016 To Be "women In Construction Week" In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-11
House read and passed |
| H7354 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides that individuals employed in medical/dental healthcare practices other than hospitals are subject to the Sunday/holiday pay with DLT director prohibited from granting exemptions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-11
To House Labor Committee |
| S2246 | Pass | Authorizes the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority to enter into contracts to operate and manage toll facilities on state roads and to impose tolls on large trucks.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-11
Signed by Governor |
| S2387 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Joseph C. Sadlier
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-11
Senate read and passed |
| H7278 | Pass | House Resolution Extending The Expiration Date Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study Methods For Growing Tourism In The State Of Rhode Island Through Coordinated Branding And Marketing Efforts
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-11
House read and passed |
| H7366 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows street light customers paying for lighting services to make investments use purchased equipment with access agreements provided by electric distributors and net metering based on total billed consumption.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-11
To House Municipal Government Committee |
| S2386 | Pass | Senate Resolution Reinstating The Life And Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study Changes To Joint Tortfeasors
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-11
Senate read and passed |
| H7356 | Intro
Sine Die | Permits employees who are covered by employer-sponsored disability insurance programs to elect to be exempt from the state TDI program.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-11
To House Labor Committee |
| S2408 | Intro
Sine Die | Limits tortfeasor liability to several only if defendant’s act or omission constituted no more than (25% of the plaintiff's damages.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-11
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| H7409 | Pass | Authorizes the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority to enter into contracts to operate and manage toll facilities on state roads and imposes tolls on such roads.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-11
Signed by Governor |
| S2388 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Condolences To The Mutter Family On The Passing Of The Honorable John A. Mutter, Associate Justice Of The Rhode Island Family Court
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-11
Senate read and passed |
| S2430 | Intro
Sine Die | Exempts the trade-in value of motorcycles from sales and use taxes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-11
To Senate Finance Committee |
| H7589 | Pass | House Resolution Expressing Profound Sympathy On The Passing Of Tereza M. Carvalho
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-02-11
House read and passed |
