Rhode Island Representative Brian Kennedy [D]

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RIH7060PassPARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS - Designates Sapowet Marsh Management Area, comprised of two hundred ninety-six (296) acres, more or less, located within the town of Tiverton and Sapowet Cove as open space to be utilized for passiv...
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2024-06-29
Effective without Governor's signature
RIH7264PassINSURANCE -- MOTOR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PARTS - Prohibits insurance companies from refusing to use after market parts that are greater than 48 months and less than 72 months from the date of manufacture, provided the repairer has written consent from ...
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2024-06-29
Effective without Governor's signature
RIH7086PassPUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- VEGETATION MANAGEMENT FOR ELECTRIC SYSTEM RELIABILITY - Requires an electric distribution company to develop and act pursuant to a vegetation management plan approved by the DPUC to carry out vegetation management act...
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2024-06-26
Signed by Governor
RIH7231VetoFOOD AND DRUGS -- KRATOM CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT - Authorizes and regulates the distribution of the product known as "kratom."
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2024-06-26
Vetoed by Governor
RIH7281PassINSURANCE -- EXAMINATIONS - Amends the statutory provisions regarding domestic and foreign insurers and insurer examinations to provide provisions with regard to cybersecurity events involving Rhode Island consumers.
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2024-06-26
Signed by Governor
RIH8076PassTAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION -- LIFE ESTATE - Entitles holders of a life estate to real property to use any veteran's tax exemptions available to them.
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2024-06-26
Signed by Governor
RIH7426PassPUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR DECOMMISSIONING PLANS - Requires that developers of ground-mounted solar systems submit a plan for decommissioning to be held on file by the municipality and requires DEM, with the office of energy resources, ma...
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2024-06-26
Signed by Governor
RIH7283PassINSURANCE -- PRODUCER LICENSING ACT - Amends provisions re insurance producer appointments and clarifies language re insurance claims adjusters. Amends the RI life & health guarantee assoc act. Adds insurance data security and pet insurance acts and ...
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2024-06-25
Signed by Governor
RIH7282PassFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- POWERS AND OPERATIONS - Amends outdated provisions of the banking statutes and the home loan protection act, adds consumer protections, including minimum capital requirements and limits on investments, for currency transmitt...
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2024-06-25
Signed by Governor
RIH7777PassSTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND COMMERCE CORPORATION -- RHODE ISLAND -- IRELAND TRADE COMMISSION - Establishes trade commission to advance economic interests of Rhode Island and Ireland.
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2024-06-25
Signed by Governor
RIH7984PassSTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING RESOURCES ACT OF 1998 - Provides that mobile and manufactured homes be included as affordable housing under certain conditions.
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2024-06-25
Signed by Governor
RIH8336PassTOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING - Amends the definition of "low- and moderate-income housing" to include housing secured by a federal government voucher or subsidy, but only if the voucher or subsidy is applied prospectively.
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2024-06-25
Signed by Governor
RIH7087PassBUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024 - Exempts out-of-state businesses and their employees performing services, during declared state or federal disasters or emergencies, from state...
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2024-06-24
Signed by Governor
RIH8324PassJoint Resolution Providing For A Bi-partisan Preparatory Commission To Assemble Information On Constitutional Questions In Preparation For A Vote By The Qualified Electors On The Holding Of A Constitutional Convention In Accordance With Article Xiv S...
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2024-06-24
Signed by Governor
RIH8326PassJoint Resolution To Submit The Following Question To The Qualified Electors Of The State At The Next General Election In 2024: "shall There Be A Convention To Amend Or Revise The Constitution?" (this Resolution Would Provide For The Presentation Of T...
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2024-06-24
Signed by Governor
RIH8060PassANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS - Permits the town council of the town of Hopkinton to enact ordinances which increase the fines pertaining to the violation of any dog ordinance.
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2024-06-20
Effective without Governor's signature
RIH8313PassAuthorizes the Chariho Regional School District to issue not more than $15,000,000 in bonds and notes.
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2024-06-20
Effective without Governor's signature
RIH7058PassLABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- POSTING OF VETERANS' BENEFITS AND SERVICES - Requires employers in the state with more than 50 employees to display a poster containing basic information on veterans' benefits and services be created and distributed by th...
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2024-06-17
Signed by Governor
RIH7467PassHOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE - Directs the governor to select a day and annually order the lowering of flags to half-mast on any state buildings to honor the passing of first responders.
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2024-06-17
Signed by Governor
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MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION FEES - Provides that when a registrant voluntarily cancels the registrant's motor vehicle registration, that person would receive a credit for the time remaining on the original registration to be applied to a...
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2024-06-13
House passed Sub A
RIH8366PassHouse Resolution Celebrating The 249th Birthday Of The U.s. Army
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2024-06-13
House read and passed
RIH7040PassMOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES - Requires the DMV to create a blue envelope program for drivers with autism.
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2024-06-12
Signed by Governor
RIH7613PassEDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS - Requires RIDE to develop type 1 diabetes informational materials for the parents and guardians of students that will be posted publicly on RIDE's website.
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2024-06-12
Signed by Governor
RIH7712PassAERONAUTICS -- 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...
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2024-06-12
Signed by Governor
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TOWNS AND CITIES -- AWARD OF MUNICIPAL CONTRACTS - Increases the maximum state and municipal small purchase limits from $10,000 to $25,000 for construction projects and from $5,000 to $10,000 for all other state and municipal purchases.
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2024-06-11
To Senate Finance Committee
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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.
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2024-06-11
Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
RIH7731PassHouse 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, ...
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2024-06-11
House passed Sub A
RIH8356PassHouse Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable William L. Drapeau
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2024-06-11
House read and passed
RIH8357PassHouse Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Elena Marie Ciccone
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2024-06-11
House read and passed
RIH7210PassTHE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE - Provides amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code for emerging technologies.
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2024-06-10
Signed by Governor
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TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION - Provides a four (4) year expiration period on any certificate of exemption pursuant to this section for writers, composers and artists.
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2024-06-10
To House Finance Committee
RIH7603PassPUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY DISCLOSURE AND HOMEOWNERS BILL OF RIGHTS ACT - Repeals the "Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act." Amends title 5 "Businesses and Professions" to include a new...
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2024-06-10
Signed by Governor
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CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT - Replaces the existing limited liability company act with a newer and updated model act.
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2024-06-10
To Senate Judiciary Committee
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STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS - Allows school committees to add item(s) not appearing in published notice to their agendas for purposes of discussion only if the revised agenda is filed with the secretary of state and posted on distri...
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2024-06-07
To Senate Judiciary Committee
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HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL - Establishes a rare disease advisory council within the department of health and provides guidance and recommendations to educate health care providers and the citizens of the state.
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2024-06-07
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee
RIH8338PassHouse Resolution Joyously Celebrating The 250th Anniversary Of The Pawtuxet Rangers
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2024-06-06
House read and passed
RIH8305PassHouse Resolution Amending The Membership Of The Permanent Advisory Council For The Rhode Island House Veterans' Affairs Committee (this Resolution Would Amend The Membership Of Said Commission By Increasing The Number Of Members To Seventeen (17), Al...
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2024-06-05
House read and passed
RIH8334PassHouse Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Paul T. Deroche
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2024-06-05
House read and passed
RIH8322PassHouse Resolution Celebrating The 170th Anniversary Of The U.s. -- Japan Treaty Of Peace And Amity
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2024-05-30
House read and passed
RIH8321PassHouse Resolution In Support Of Acknowledging Block Island's Manissean Tribal Natives
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2024-05-30
House read and passed
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TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION - Prohibits the collection of sales tax on refundable deposits for batteries and core charges for motor vehicle equipment, parts or components.
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2024-05-29
To House Finance Committee
RIH8309PassHouse Resolution Congratulating Paul Rizzo On Being Inducted Into The Rhode Island Basketball Coaches Association Hall Of Fame
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2024-05-23
House read and passed
RIH8307PassHouse Resolution Commemorating The 59th Annual Gaspee Days Celebration And The Momentous 252nd Anniversary Of The Burning Of The Gaspee
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2024-05-23
House read and passed
RIH8306PassHouse Resolution Proclaiming May 23, 2024, To Be "lead Poisoning Prevention Day" In Rhode Island
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2024-05-23
House read and passed
RIH8308PassHouse Resolution Welcoming Boys Town New England To The Rhode Island State House On May 23, 2024, And Thanking Them For All The Good Work They Do For Children And For Healing And Bringing Families Together
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2024-05-23
House read and passed
RIH8301PassHouse Resolution Congratulating The North Smithfield High School Team On Winning The 2024 "we The People" State Competition
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2024-05-22
House read and passed
RIH8300PassHouse Resolution Proclaiming May Of 2024, To Be “limb Loss And Limb Difference Awareness Month” In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-05-22
House read and passed
RIH8288PassHouse Resolution Congratulating University Of Rhode Island Sophomore Sophia Elise Wood For Her Many Outstanding Achievements In Riflery Marksmanship
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2024-05-21
House read and passed
RIH8291PassHouse Resolution Recognizing And Congratulating The Members And Coach Of The North Kingstown High School Team On Their 1st Place Victory At The 41st Rhode Island Academic Decathlon
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2024-05-21
House read and passed
RIH8289PassHouse Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable Mary Louise Walter
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2024-05-21
House read and passed
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