| H8239 | Pass | Authorizes the Town of Glocester to finance the renovation and/or expansion of Glocester police station and to issue not more than $10,700,000 bonds and notes therefore. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Signed by Governor |
| S2481 | Pass | MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES - Requires the DMV to create a blue envelope program for drivers with autism. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Signed by Governor |
| H8335 | Intro
Sine Die | BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- REAL ESTATE SALES DISCLOSURES - Requires radon testing within one year of any residential real estate transaction and the installation of a radon mitigation system if unsafe radon levels are present, at the seller's expe... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 To House Corporations Committee |
| S2241 | Pass | MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES - Authorizes the division of motor vehicles to issue special license plates in recognition and support of the Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Signed by Governor |
| S3162 | Pass | Senate Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Elena Marie Ciccone [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Senate read and passed |
| S2740 | Pass | AERONAUTICS -- AIRPORTS AND LANDING FIELDS - Designates the appropriate authority on air space issues as the president and CEO of the Rhode Island airport corporation and aligns certain job titles with their proper responsibilities relative to aerona... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Signed by Governor |
| S2151 | Pass | PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING - Modifies the definition of "core forest" to refer to unfragmented forest blocks or single or multiple parcels totaling 250 acres or greater and at least 25 yards from mapped roads. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Signed by Governor |
| S2952 | Engross
Sine Die | HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BUILDING DECARBONIZATION ACT OF 2024 - Establishes a program for the energy benchmarking of large buildings in Rhode Island and a standard for their energy performance. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) |
| S2744 | Pass | ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS - Increases the penalty for violations of the care of dogs statute to a minimum fine of one hundred dollars ($100) and a maximum fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Signed by Governor |
| H7437 | Pass | INCORPORATING THE RHODE ISLAND COMMISSION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE - Reduces the number of commissioners on the board of commissioners to no less than fifteen and would add a d/b/a Serve RI designation after commissions name. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Signed by Governor |
| H8095 | Pass | ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS - Increases the penalty for violations of the care of dogs statute to a minimum fine of one hundred dollars ($100) and a maximum fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Signed by Governor |
| H7940 | Pass | COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- SENIOR SAVINGS PROTECTION ACT - Prohibits the charging of any fees to a senior citizen who is 65 years of age or older for a hard-copy paper bill, invoice or statement. The violation of this provisio... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Signed by Governor |
| H8360 | Pass | House Resolution Proclaiming June 12, 2024, To Be "women Veterans Appreciation Day" In The State Of Rhode Island [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 House read and passed |
| H7569 | Pass | PROBATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE -- UNCLAIMED INTANGIBLE AND TANGIBLE PROPERTY - Provides conditions which persons paid to recover or assist in recovering reported property must comply with. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Signed by Governor |
| H8359 | Pass | House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Louis M. Pulner, Esq. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 House read and passed |
| S2484 | Pass | MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES - Amends the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation special plate law to include an annual ten-dollar (10.00) surcharge for plate renewals. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Signed by Governor |
| S2896 | Pass | PROBATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE -- UNCLAIMED INTANGIBLE AND TANGIBLE PROPERTY - Provides conditions which persons paid to recover or assist in recovering reported property must comply with. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Signed by Governor |
| H8358 | Pass | House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Chief James G. Akers Of The Manville Fire Department [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 House read and passed |
| H7666 | Pass | STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM - Provides minor technical changes, including an update to the membership of the state planning council to include the secretary o... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Signed by Governor |
| S2600 | Engross
Sine Die | PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS - Adds the administrator of community confinement and the home confinement coordinator to the state retirement system. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Senate read and passed |
| S2458 | Pass | ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES - Includes the general assembly elections within the category of elections subject to the risk-limiting audits within the jurisdiction of the board of elections. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Signed by Governor |
| H7385 | Pass | MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES - Amends the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation special plate law to include an annual ten-dollar (10.00) surcharge for plate renewals. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Signed by Governor |
| H7427 | Pass | PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- EXCAVATION NEAR UNDERGROUND UTILITY FACILITIES - Amends the provision of notice to be provided for the release of any hazardous gas or liquid as determined by the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admini... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Signed by Governor |
| S2741 | Pass | STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Requires school districts to provide the parent/guardian of a student with an individualized education program (IEP) with information concerning the achieving a better life experie... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Signed by Governor |
| H8131 | Engross
Sine Die | TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION - Provides a tax exemption to residents of the Town of Bristol who are over the age of sixty-five (65) years and who have continuously owned and resided in their primary residence in the town for at least twen... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 House read and passed |
| H7328 | Pass | ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES - Includes the general assembly elections within the category of elections subject to the risk-limiting audits within the jurisdiction of the board of elections. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Signed by Governor |
| S2816 | Pass | HEALTH AND SAFETY -- OFFICE OF STATE MEDICAL EXAMINERS - Provides for procedures for the burial of unclaimed remains. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Signed by Governor |
| H7114 | Pass | MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES - Authorizes the division of motor vehicles to issue special license plates in recognition and support of the Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Signed by Governor |
| S2821 | Pass | STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM - Provides minor technical changes, including an update to the membership of the state planning council to include the secretary o... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Signed by Governor |
| S2559 | Intro
Sine Die | EDUCATION -- THE COLLEGE CRUSADE SCHOLARSHIP - Changes the name of The College Crusade Scholarship to the Onward We Learn Scholarship and provide that those scholarships would not be considered federal or financial aid with regard to the Promise Scho... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 Senate passed as amended (floor amendment) |
| S2332 | Engross
Sine Die | WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- OIL SPILL PREVENTION, ADMINISTRATION AND RESPONSE FUND - Provides funds to support Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council to reduce climate emissions. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 Senate passed Sub A |
| H8182 | Engross
Sine Die | STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT - Requires hosting platforms offering short-term rental of residential property for tourist or transient use to disclose on listings the current, valid registration number and its expiration dat... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 House passed Sub A |
| S2716 | Engross
Sine Die | HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRIMARY CARE TRAINING SITES PROGRAM - Establishes the primary care training sites program to provide training for physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants within the DOH. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 Senate passed Sub A |
| S2853 | Engross
Sine Die | PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RHODE ISLAND UTILITY FAIR SHARE ROADWAY REPAIR ACT - Requires that public utilities plan utility work in accordance with the state transportation improvement program schedules when working on state roads. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 Senate read and passed |
| S3145 | Intro
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION - Clarifies the statute of limitations for all causes of action not otherwise time barred that seek damages arising out of or related to the design/construction/supervision/or insp... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2712 | Engross
Sine Die | PUBLIC FINANCE STATE FUNDS -- MEDICAL DEBT RELIEF PROGRAM - Establishes a medical debt relief program, to be administered by the general treasurer for the purchase, cancellation and forgiveness of medical debts, based upon certain conditions. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) |
| S2717 | Engross
Sine Die | HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STAY INVESTED IN RI WAVEMAKER FELLOWSHIPS - Adds a definition for "primary care" to the general law regarding the Stay Invested in RI Wavemaker Fellowships. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 Senate passed Sub A |
| H8356 | Pass | House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable William L. Drapeau [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 House read and passed |
| H8357 | Pass | House Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Elena Marie Ciccone [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 House read and passed |
| H7731 | Pass | House Resolution Creating A Legislative Study Commission On Climate Change Impacts And Solutions (creates A 17 Member Commission To Study The Issues Confronting The State Due To Climate Change, And Who Would Report Back To The House By May 14, 2025, ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 House passed Sub A |
| S2654 | Engross
Sine Die | ELECTIONS -- REGISTRATION OF VOTERS - Increases role of division of motor vehicles in voter registration and addresses verification process, by establishing very specific obligations and responsibilities that must be followed before offering an indiv... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 Senate passed Sub A |
| S2404 | Engross
Sine Die | BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- THE PRACTICE OF ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE MEDICINE - Broadens the definition of a "qualified individual" in acupuncture and Chinese medicine to include any person trained and certified in auricular acudetox. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 Senate read and passed |
| H8344 | Intro
Sine Die | STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM - Establishes a seven (7) member public-private partnership infrastructure oversight commission to approve all requests for proposals submitted for public-private partn... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 To House Corporations Committee |
| S2713 | Engross
Sine Die | HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - Provides that services provided by graduate student interns who work under a supervisory protocol would be eligible to be paid from Medicaid reimbursement. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 Senate read and passed |
| S3149 | Pass | Senate Resolution Respectfully Request The Department Of Administration (doa) To Undertake A Review And Analysis Of The Coastal Resources Management Council [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 Senate read and passed |
| H8302 | Engross
Sine Die | Respectfully Requesting The Rhode Island Commissioner Of Elementary And Secondary Education Prepare A Report On The School Meal Debt Policy For All Rhode Island School Districts And Charter Schools [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 House passed Sub A |
| S3150 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Katherine Lockwood Hayslip [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 Senate read and passed |
| S3031 | Intro
Sine Die | TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION - Removes the exemption from taxation granted to Bryant University located in Smithfield, RI subjecting the university to full taxation unless, the university and the town of Smithfield reach an agreement on p... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 Committee recommends passage |
| H7578 | Engross
Sine Die | MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES - Allows members of the Rhode Island judiciary and their staff to be issued a driver's license that contains the applicant's official business address in lieu of a residence address. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence |
| H7165 | Engross
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY - Under certain circumstances, provides immunity from arrest and prosecution for prostitution, procurement of sexual conduct for a fee, loitering for prostitution and soliciting from motor vehicles for ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 To Senate Judiciary Committee |