| S2120 | Pass | Increases the age of children able to utilize a recorded forensic interview for cases of sexual abuse in grand jury testimony -- child assault from age fourteen (14) to age eighteen (18).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7709 | Pass | Sunsets the provision which allows first-time violators to avoid the fine by presenting proof of acquisition of a hands-free device prior to the imposition of the fine effective September 1, 2022.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| S2659 | Pass | Creates an Address Confidentiality Program for persons subjected to domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, or stalking.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| S2215 | Pass | Allows a classified employee to seek elected office provided that they resign their position upon being elected.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H6642 | Pass | Same as 21H-5568 SUB A -- Provides planning board approval votes require majority of members present at time of vote/quorum of zoning review board would authorize voting members including alternatives.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| S2897 | Pass | Grants the town of New Shoreham a one-year extension to complete the revaluation due in 2022. The revaluation would be based on valuations as of December 31, 2022.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| S2485 | Pass | Exempts retired police officers from the seventy-five (75) day rule which restricts employment for retirement purposes, when they work private details for a nongovernmental entity.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H8230 | Pass | Defines any act of sexual penetration or contact perpetrated by an individual with a position of authority upon a person over the age of fourteen (14) and under the age of eighteen (18) as third degree sexual assault.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7129 | Pass | Restricts the use of neonicotinoids which are a class of insecticides.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H6644 | Pass | Same as 21H-5141 -- Increases the age of children able to utilize a recorded forensic interview for cases of sexual abuse in grand jury testimony -- child assault from age fourteen (14) to age eighteen (18).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| S2857 | Pass | Allows the district court to designate the date of the hearing in eviction matters filed under the residential landlord and tenant act.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| S2274 | Pass | Increases the percentage of retail electricity sales from renewable energy sources.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| S2984 | Pass | Allows a municipality to impose a debt in favor of the corporate unit against the owner when the municipality relocates the occupant and authorizes the corporate unit to choose the vendors to assist qualifying homeowners with repair costs.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| S2492 | Pass | Authorizes manufacturer-breweries to sell up to three (3) drinks on premises per visitor per day, where a drink is defined as up to sixteen ounces (16 oz.).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H8319 | Pass | Permits the city council of the city of Providence to extend the period for tax exemption from a maximum of 20 years for an additional 10 years pertaining to the real property located 111 Westminster Street, also identified as 55 Kennedy Plaza.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| S2181 | Pass | Requires that any person operating or owning a dam with a storage capacity greater than one thousand four hundred (1,400) normal storage acre feet of water to obtain a permit from the director of the DEM to raise or lower the water level behind the d...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H8211 | Pass | Creates uniform rate review procedure for rates to be changed.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| S2219 | Pass | Defines any act of sexual penetration or contact perpetrated by an individual with a position of authority upon a person over the age of fourteen (14) and under the age of eighteen (18) as third degree sexual assault.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7065 | Pass | Creates the "Plastic Waste Reduction Act" designed to reduce the use of plastic bags by retail establishments by offering recyclable bag options and providing penalties for violations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H6603 | Pass | Same as 21H-5522 SUB A/2 -- Establishes a process for CCRI, RIC and URI to accept for college credit an advanced placement subject test score of three (3) ("qualified") or better in an advanced placement course.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7645 | Pass | Exempts retired police officers from the seventy-five (75) day rule which restricts employment for retirement purposes, when they work private details for a nongovernmental entity.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H6656 | Pass | Same as 21H-6004 Sub A as amended --Entitles disabled and military voters to utilize electronically transmitted ballots.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7123 | Pass | Making Appropriations For The Support Of The State For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| S2299 | Pass | Restricts the use of neonicotinoids which are a class of insecticides.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7068 | Pass | Requires the RI department of human services to develop a plan to streamline the application, certification and recertification process for SNAP beneficiaries aged sixty years and over.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H8121 | Pass | Allows a municipality to impose a debt in favor of the corporate unit against the owner when the municipality relocates the occupant and authorizes the corporate unit to choose the vendors to assist qualifying homeowners with repair costs.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7269 | Pass | Allows individuals who have received their masters of social work from an accredited college or university within the past 18 months to practice within the field prior to obtaining a license.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7587 | Pass | Requires health insurers, nonprofit hospital service corporations, nonprofit medical service corporations and health maintenance organizations that issue policies that provide coverage for biomarker testing on or after 1/1/23.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7690 | Pass | Requires that upon issuance of a citation, the judgment debtor is given twenty-five (25) days to contact the judgment creditor to resolve the matter prior to court intervention.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| S2086 | Pass | Requires insurance providers to seek recoupment or set off of insurance payments made to health care providers within twelve (12) months and requires health care providers to seek reimbursement for underpayment within twelve (12) months.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H7233 | Pass | Provides for the department of health to take action to establish maximum contaminant levels for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water and set interim standards.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H8015 | Pass | Creates an Address Confidentiality Program for persons subjected to domestic violence.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| H8124 | Pass | Modifies appointment/removal process for URI board of trustees with all appointments by governor for 3 yr-terms with advice/consent of senate/URI president appoints faculty member/student to serve in non-voting/ex officio capacity.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| S2442 | Pass | Joint Resolution Creating A Special Joint Legislative Commission To Study The Governance Structure Of Rhode Island's Public Education System (creates A 10 Member Joint Commission To Study And Make Recommendations For Efficient And Effective Governanc...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-25
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2649 | Pass | Requires initial, biennial, and continuing education in land use law and planning for local planning and zoning board members and members of historic district commissions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-25
Effective without Governor's signature |
| H7023 | Pass | Requires initial, biennial, and continuing education in land use law and planning for local planning and zoning board members and members of historic district commissions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-25
Effective without Governor's signature |
| H7784 | Pass | Joint Resolution Creating A Special Joint Legislative Commission To Study The Governance Structure Of Rhode Island's Public Education System (creates 10 Member Joint Commission To Study And Make Recommendations For Efficient/effective Governance Of K...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-24
Effective without Governor's signature |
| H8375 | Pass | House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Make Recommendations For The Placement Of Solar Panels On Inter-state Highways
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-24
House read and passed |
| H8376 | Pass | House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations On The Issue Of Pfas In Firefighter Gear (creates A 9 Member Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations On The Issue Of Pfas In Firefighter Gear, And...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-24
House read and passed |
| H8182 | Pass | Allows the city of Newport to adopt separate tax rates for non-owner occupied and owner occupied residential real estate.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-23
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S3059 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Jeanne L. Moulay
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-23
Senate read and passed |
| S3060 | Pass | Senate Resolution Extending Condolences On The Passing Of Frank Kendra
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-23
Senate read and passed |
| H8356 | Pass | House Resolution Amending The Membership Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study The Low And Moderate Income Housing Act (this Resolution Would Amend The Membership Of Said Commission By Increasing The Number Of Members From Seventeen (17) To ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-23
House read and passed |
| S2952 | Pass | To Vacate The Forfeiture Or Revocation Of The Charter Of Mp Cleaning Co. Inc.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-23
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2624 | Pass | Provides the authority to the assessor of the town of Cumberland to apply a tax classification system for real estate and personal property.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-23
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2898 | Pass | Allows the city of Newport to adopt separate tax rates for non-owner occupied and owner occupied residential real estate.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-23
Effective without Governor's signature |
| H8368 | Pass | House Resolution Honoring Representative Deborah Ruggiero For Her Service To The People Of The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-23
House read and passed |
| H8370 | Pass | House Resolution Congratulating The North Kingstown High School Baseball Team On Winning The 2022 Rhode Island Division I Baseball Championship
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-23
House read and passed |
| H8039 | Pass | Allows the town of Cumberland to apply different tax rates against all classes of property.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-23
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S3064 | Pass | Senate Resolution Respectfully Requesting The Public Utilities Commission (puc) To Study And Identify Issues Related To Compensation Mechanisms For Electric Storage Resources, Ownership Of Storage Devices, And Capacity Connected To The Electric Distr...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2022-06-23
Senate read and passed |
