| S2849 | Pass | Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $3,000,000 general obligation bonds, notes and other evidences of indebtedness to finance the repaving of streets.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-25
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| S2853 | Pass | I) AN ADDITION TO THE CLAIBORNE PELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CLASSROOMS AND ASSOCIATED SUPPORT SPACE, SITE IMPROVEMENTS, AND PARKING AND (II) A NEW SCHOOL FACILITY FOR THE WILLIAM S. ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL, PROVIDED THAT THE AUT...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-25
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| S2850 | Pass | Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $1,000,000 general obligation bonds, and notes to finance design, construction, reconstruction and repair of sidewalks including, drainage and landscaping.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-25
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| S2851 | Pass | Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $1,000,000 general obligation bonds, and notes to finance the planning, evaluation, design, construction, equipping and reconstruction of the sewer and sanitation system.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-25
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| S2868 | Pass | Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of the Heritage Harbor Foundation located at 1445 Wampanoag Trail, Suites 103 and 201 within the city of East Providence.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-25
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| S2852 | Pass | Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds, notes for the renovation, construction, reconstruction and equipping of public recreation facilities of indebtedness to finance and all costs related thereto...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-25
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| S2847 | Pass | Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $1,000,000 general obligation bonds, notes and other evidences of indebtedness to finance the improvement and replacement of road safety improvements and traffic control devices.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-25
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| S2848 | Pass | Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds, notes and other indebtedness to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, repair, alteration, furnishing and equipping of public buildings.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-25
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2392 | Pass | Repeals the selection and organization of a housing board of review for the Town of Westerly.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-25
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2918 | Pass | Allows Daniel Baker to join Elizabeth Evelyn Skalny and Brian Patrick Maher in marriage on or about September 4, 2020, within the Town of Coventry, Rhode Island.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-25
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| S2917 | Pass | Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, ?equipping and installation of renewable energy and energy ?conservation improvements.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-25
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| S2904 | Pass | Authorizes the town of South Kingstown to issue not more than $6,500,000 bonds and notes to finance the town’s capital improvement plan for the fiscal years 2020-2026.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-25
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| S2910 | Pass | Authorizes Cranston to issue not more than Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the design, construction, repair, rehabilitation and improvement of streets, sidewalks and bridges.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-25
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| S2914 | Pass | Authorizing The City Of Cranston To Issue Not To Exceed $147,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Notes And Other Evidences Of Indebtedness To Finance The Construction, Renovation, Improvement, Alteration, Repair, Landscaping, Furnishing And Equipping O...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-25
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| S2911 | Pass | Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the construction, improvement, renovation, repair, alteration, furnishing and equipping of public buildings.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-25
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| S2912 | Pass | Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, improvement, renovation and repair of fire and public safety equipment.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-25
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| S2854 | Pass | Authorizes the town of Burrillville to issue not more than $7,000,000 bonds and notes to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, landscaping, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-25
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| S2913 | Pass | Authorizes Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, repair and alteration of playgrounds, athletic fields and related equipment.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-25
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| S2865 | Pass | Authorizing The City Of Warwick To Issue Not To Exceed $56,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Notes And Other Evidences Of Indebtedness To Finance The Construction, Renovation, Improvement, Alteration, Repair, Landscaping, Furnishing And Equipping Of ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-25
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| S2845 | Pass | Authorizes the town of Portsmouth to issue bonds and notes to finance the construction, additions, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities throughout the town.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-25
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| S2916 | Pass | Allows Bradford N. Lombardi to join Lauren E. Gablinske and Brett K. Meader in marriage on or about September 19, 2020, within the Town of Warren, Rhode Island.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-25
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2920 | Pass | Extends the deadline for the merger of the Albion and Saylesville Fire Districts into the New Lincoln Fire District until December 31, 2021.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-25
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| S2572 | Pass | Amends the Hospital Conversion Act to add the transaction's compliance with the Rhode Island Antitrust Act to the list of criteria for review by the Attorney General.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-22
Signed by Governor |
| S2598 | Pass | Requires that electors that cast emergency ballots in the 12 day period prior to any election day sign an electronic pollbook giving a reason why they cannot get to the polls and vote be cast immediately into a voting machine.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-22
Signed by Governor |
| S2915 | Pass | This is the annual workers' compensation omnibus bill. It would slightly alter the process and type of benefits for which work-related injured employees of uninsured employers may seek compensation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-22
Signed by Governor |
| S2302 | Pass | Clarifies a presumption applying to firefighters that if any type of cancer is found in a firefighter with three (3) exceptions would be conclusively presumed to be an occupational cancer arising out of their employment.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-22
Signed by Governor |
| S2154 | Pass | Provides that applications to purchase firearms be sent by the seller to the police department the city or town where the purchaser lives.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-22
Signed by Governor |
| S2919 | Pass | Provides that a server-based gaming system would utilize a mechanism to detect the physical location of a player at the time the player is wagering.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-22
Signed by Governor |
| S2824 | Pass | Creates a new process with standards to be utilized when deciding whether an applicant's past conviction of a crime should disqualify the applicant from receiving an occupational license, permit, certificate, or registration issued by the state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-22
Signed by Governor |
| S2136 | Pass | Repeals current state law regarding paternity and replaces it with a more comprehensive parentage act that provides procedures establishing parentage, genetic testing, surrogacy agreements and assisted reproduction.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-21
Signed by Governor |
| S2247 | Pass | Authorizes the Foster town council to enact an impoundment fee for impounded dogs.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-27
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2332 | Pass | Amends the North Providence legislative town charter to gradually increase the mayor's compensation from ($75,000.00) to ($85,000.00) for FY 2020, to ($95,000.00) for FY 2021, to ($105,000.00) beginning on FY 2022 and each year thereafter.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-27
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| S2870 | Pass | Re-instates the charter of a domestic limited liability company.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-27
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2096 | Pass | Allows the city of Providence board of licenses to grant an exemption with regard to the proximity to schools and churches relating to the issuance of an alcoholic beverage retail license for property located at 601 Hartford Avenue, Providence, RI.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-27
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| S2896 | Pass | Allows Matthew Cohen to join Jenilee Wirtz and Chad Porterfield in marriage on or about June 28, 2020, within the City of Newport, Rhode Island.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-27
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| S2407 | Pass | Permits Barrington to have three alternate members on zoning board who may participate in hearings and shall vote in the absence of other members. Each member of the board may vote only if they attended all hearings relative to the matter before boar...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-27
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2371 | Pass | Replaces the current tax stabilization assessment plan for the town of Burrillville with an updated plan.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-27
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2869 | Pass | To Vacate The Forfeiture Or Revocation Of The Charter Of Acme Auto Leasing, Llc
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-27
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2074 | Pass | Enables the town council of Portsmouth to transfer and/or convey parcels of land owned by the town on Prudence Island to the Prudence Island School Foundation to be used for educational purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-27
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2861 | Pass | Authorizes the town of Smithfield to issue a total of five (5) Class A liquor store licenses.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-27
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2246 | Pass | Authorizes the Foster town council to enact ordinances permitting the dog officer in the town to issue citations for the violation of dog ordinances.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-27
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2903 | Pass | Expands the definition of legitimate theaters to the town of Burrillville.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-27
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2860 | Pass | Allows Kieran Wilder to join Jennifer Lynn Hellmuth and Andrew Stephen Cormier in marriage on or about September 5, 2020, within the City of Providence, Rhode Island.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-27
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| S2862 | Pass | Allows David P. Raiche to join Abby E. LaCasse and Kyle S. Vinton in marriage on or about October 11, 2020, within the Town of Bristol, Rhode Island.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-27
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| S2863 | Pass | Authorizes Middletown to issue up to $5,000,000 in bonds/notes to acquire/preserve open space/restore improve recreational areas subject to voter appeal.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-27
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2808 | Pass | Authorizes the city of Woonsocket to adopt by ordinance tax amnesty periods during its 2021 fiscal year.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-27
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2116 | Pass | Authorizes a tax exemption for tangible business or personal property in whole or in part within the town of Bristol's community limits, subject to authorization by the action of the town council of the town of Bristol.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-27
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| S2866 | Pass | Creates class of owner-occupied dwellings of 5 or less/limits effective tax rates for all classes/extends home exemption to owner-occupied property of 5 units or less. Retroactive to July 1, 2020.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-27
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2856 | Pass | Authorizes the Town of Jamestown to issue not more than $1,500,000 bonds and notes to finance various improvements at the town’s library and related equipment.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-27
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2859 | Pass | Allows Mina Gamal Safpin to join Jessica Jean Osborne and David James Fasi in marriage on or about October 3, 2020, within the Charlestown, Rhode Island.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-27
Effective without Governor's signature |
