| H8300 | Intro
Sine Die | Enables municipalities to adopt ordinances exempting them from being required to accept any additional residential properties, otherwise eligible for alternative assessment and taxation, if said municipality has achieved certain housing goals.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-18
Committee recommends passage |
| H8172 | Intro
Sine Die | Creates superior court diversion program, imposing certain service and screening conditions on defendants in return for exoneration of charges.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-18
To House Judiciary Committee |
| S2937 | Intro
Sine Die | Changes the eligibility requirements and increases the amount of damages crime victims may recover under the criminal injuries compensation act.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-18
To House Judiciary Committee |
| S2007 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the public finance management board to ascertain and report on the total amount of public debt no less than every two (2) years and requires cities/towns to submit report of relevant financial info with requests for bonds and indebtedness.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-18
House passed Sub B |
| H8171 | Intro
Sine Die | Creates a batterer’s intervention program fund and also adopts evidence-based probation and parole supervision systems.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-18
To House Judiciary Committee |
| H8173 | Intro
Sine Die | Changes the eligibility requirements and increases the amount of damages crime victims may recover under the criminal injuries compensation act.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-18
To House Judiciary Committee |
| S2935 | Intro
Sine Die | Clarifies what constitutes a felony, misdemeanor, and petty misdemeanor and also amends penalties for certain criminal offenses involving assault and larceny, based on the value of property stolen.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-18
To House Judiciary Committee |
| S2933 | Intro
Sine Die | Creates superior court diversion program, imposing certain service and screening conditions on defendants in return for exoneration of charges.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-18
To House Judiciary Committee |
| S2938 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes several changes to the sentencing and execution guidelines for purposes of criminal procedure and would add new conditions of criminal probation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-18
To House Judiciary Committee |
| H8231 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the provisions of the general laws pertaining to parole, medical parole, community confinement, and replaces prison impact statements with correctional impact statements.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-18
To House Judiciary Committee |
| H8336 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides that a PACE-related assessment shall, subject to the consent of existing mortgage holders, take precedence over all other liens except for liens for taxes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-18
House passed Sub A |
| H8268 | Intro
Sine Die | Increases the authority of the board of trustees on career and technical education over career and technical education schools while modifying the formula for state financial aid to them.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-18
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/18/2016) |
| H8205 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes several changes to the sentencing and execution guidelines for purposes of criminal procedure and would add new conditions of criminal probation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-18
To House Judiciary Committee |
| S2473 | Intro
Sine Die | Extends full pay and benefits coverage for corrections personnel to injuries suffered during off duty emergencies and travel.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-18
Senate passed Sub A |
| H8186 | Intro
Sine Die | Clarifies what constitutes a felony, misdemeanor, and petty misdemeanor and also amends penalties for certain criminal offenses involving assault and larceny, based on the value of property stolen.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-18
To House Judiciary Committee |
| S2322 | Intro
Sine Die | Regulates motor vehicle dealerships in the conduct of the business of insurance.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-18
Committee recommends passage |
| S3033 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows electors in the town of New Shoreham to authorize the creation of a new utility district or cooperative.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-17
Senate passed Sub A |
| S2592 | Intro
Sine Die | Expands the state's net metering policy to include renewable energy projects in which energy is distributed off-site from a customer's account and would establish an energy system credit benefit or charge.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-17
To Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee |
| H8363 | Intro
Sine Die | Eliminates the requirement that a notary public be a resident of Rhode Island.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-17
To House Judiciary Committee |
| S3097 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides that firefighters who die as victims of homicide while still members, although not in the performance of active duty, be eligible for the same benefits as those killed on duty.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-17
Committee recommends passage |
| H8241 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a continuing education requirement for renewal of those radiologic technologists (radiographers) initially licensed prior to December 10, 2012 without a national certification documenting the required education and experience.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-17
House passed Sub A |
| H8115 | Intro
Sine Die | Increases the maximum post retirement employment earnings from $15,000 to $18,000 a year for retired educators who provide instruction at state colleges.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-17
House passed Sub A |
| H7390 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires timely review of any application for a permit to carry a concealed pistol and allows judicial review of adverse administrative decisions regarding such applications. It would also codify applications to the attorney general.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-17
House passed Sub A |
| H7252 | Intro
Sine Die | Specifies certain exemptions to the state's deceptive trade practices act applying to actions/entities subject to regulation by certain federal commissions/authorities and state licensed real estate brokers and salespersons.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-17
House passed Sub A |
| H7821 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports participation of micro businesses in the economic activity in the state, including state-directed public construction projects and in-state purchases. It requires DOA to compile data and submit an annual report to the governor/general assemb...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-17
House passed Sub A |
| S2604 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the department of elementary and secondary education to consider incorporating substance abuse education into the health education curriculum.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-17
Senate passed Sub A |
| S2464 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires health insurance contracts, plans and policies to cover the services of doctors licensed for acupuncture and Oriental medicine.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-17
Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study |
| H7664 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits the use of electronic nicotine-delivery system products in enclosed public places and enclosed facilities within places of employment.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-17
House passed as amended (floor amendment) |
| H7978 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires state department of elementary and secondary education to ensure the development of language skills for all deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-16
House passed Sub A |
| S2974 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes that membership on the Cumberland Fire District Fire Committee constitutes holding a public office and that the elections of the Fire Committee are governed by state election laws.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-16
To House Municipal Government Committee |
| H7618 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits health insurance insurers from discriminating against any health care provider, who is acting within the scope of their license or certification, concerning participation and coverage in their plan.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-16
House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) |
| S2177 | Intro
Sine Die | Exempts renewable energy systems of up to10 kilowatts for residential property and up to 100 kilowatts for small commercial property from local taxation for a period of 20 years or upon transfer of the property, whichever is first.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-16
To Senate Finance Committee |
| S2351 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes 10 yr solar incentive program run by energy resources & funds by $100,000 annual allocation from development fund for installing new solar energy system of 10 kw or less at owner's residence on/after 7/1/16 resulting in $500 payment.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-16
To Senate Finance Committee |
| H7163 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires health practitioners and health plan coverage to support clinical practices fostering use of abuse deterrent analgesic drugs product formulations in the same manner as non-abuse deterrent drug formulations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-16
To House Corporations Committee |
| S2145 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides for payment responsibility of sending district to school department of East Providence for any child attending Bradley Hospital.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-16
Senate passed Sub A |
| S2462 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides for a dispute resolution process for emergency services and surprise bills for medical services performed by nonparticipating (out-of-network) health care providers.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-16
Senate passed Sub A |
| S2065 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes it an offense to leave a child under seven (7) years of age unattended in a motor vehicle.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-16
Committee continued |
| H7833 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides for unified development review by local zoning/planning boards/commissions for major/minor land developments/subdivisions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-16
Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence |
| H8361 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires municipality allowing installment tax payments to provide written notice within 20 days of due date of nonpayment/advising failure to pay within 20 days will result in penalty/interest.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-16
To House Municipal Government Committee |
| S2319 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides that sex offenders register their presence with any homeless shelter at which they may temporarily stay and provides that said shelters notify the local law enforcement agency of the presence.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-16
Senate passed Sub A |
| H8345 | Intro
Sine Die | Bans the consumption of marijuana in any form in public or private clubs and similar establishments.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-16
To House Judiciary Committee |
| H8291 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows victims of domestic violence to have their addresses remain confidential unless the certification is withdrawn by the applicant or invalidated by the secretary of state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-16
To House Judiciary Committee |
| S2855 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires that any applicant or holder of a retail license for the sale of alcoholic beverages be required to file a certificate of insurance evidencing liability insurance coverage in certain minimum amounts.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-15
To House Corporations Committee |
| H8299 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes that membership on the Cumberland Fire District Fire Committee constitutes holding a public office and that the elections of the Fire Committee are governed by state election laws.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-15
To House Municipal Government Committee |
| S2342 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides the process for the production and sale of raw milk cheese in this state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-15
Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence |
| H8240 | Intro
Sine Die | Increases the membership of the energy facility siting board from three (3) to seven (7) members, and requires approval by the electors in Burrillville of any tax agreement established by the town council with a power plant located in the town.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-15
Committee recommends no passage |
| S3037 | Intro
Sine Die | Increases the membership of the energy facility siting board from three (3) to nine (9) members, and requires approval by the electors in Burrillville of any tax agreement established by the town council with a power plant located in the town.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-15
Committee recommends no passage |
| S3013 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires transparency in the criteria used by utilization review agents.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-15
To House Corporations Committee |
| H8323 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes the state of Rhode Island to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 for the state bikeway development program upon approval of a majority of the qualified electors voting on the proposition to issue these bon...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-14
To House Finance Committee |
| H8321 | Intro
Sine Die | Extends the Renewable Energy Development Fund (REF) program for ten years, from 2017 to 2027.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-14
Committee recommends passage |
