| RI | H5718 | Pass | Clarifies that qualification to vote in elections of the Kingston Fire District extends to those residents of the District qualified to vote in the town of South Kingstown elections.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-27
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | H6255 | Pass | Amends TO INCORPORATE THE STONE BRIDGE FIRE DISTRICT AND TO FURNISH A SUPPLY OF WATER FOR THE NEW TOWN OF TIVERTON, in order to clarify the eligibility of district residents to vote at district meetings.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-27
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | H5174 | Pass | Provides a definition of the recognizable high tide line for the public's rights and privileges of the shore.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-26
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6507 | Pass | Provides that school policies which provide for excused absences for participation in a sport or other extracurricular activity be amended and deemed to include attending agricultural fairs as an excused absence.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-26
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5737 | Pass | Amends the interstate nurse licensure compact and adopts an enhanced and more comprehensive version of the compact, to allow nurses to hold a multi-state license allowing them to practice across state lines without having to obtain multiple licenses.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-24
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5815 | Veto | Authorizes DMV to issue one year renewal registrations for vehicles leased for thirty-six months and enables DMV to refund, to a registrant of leased vehicle, who cancels registration that portion of registration fee paid that represents 6 months of ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-24
Vetoed by Governor |
| RI | H5034 | Pass | Provides that only facilities located within the state be eligible for renewal permits or new permits to operate as official inspection stations for the inspection of vehicles, and the issuance of official certificates of inspection and approval.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-22
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5607 | Pass | Changes the definition of "street rod" motor vehicle to include a reference to its registration certificate and not its title. It also changes the meaning of "custom vehicle" by adding a reference to its registration certificate.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-22
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5840 | Pass | Streamlines tax incentive reporting by eliminating certain division of taxation reporting requirements and using alternative methods of reporting such as the tax division website.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-22
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6233 | Pass | Repeals the provisions of chapter 8.3 of title 27, the "peer-to-peer car sharing program."
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-22
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6461 | Pass | Amends sections of law relative to workers compensation benefits and medical services to be provided by the employer, employees not entitled to compensation, and additional compensation for specific injuries.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-21
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5462 | Pass | Designates a liaison position within the secretary of state's office to formulate communication between the department of state and the board of elections and adds accessible voting devices to the equipment maintained by secretary of state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-20
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5420 | Pass | Provides for the regulation of unpiloted aircraft systems in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-19
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5489 | Pass | Adds a new chapter which defines "living donor" and prohibits insurers from denying health insurance, including disability insurance and long-term care disability insurance on the basis of individual's status as a "living donor".
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-19
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5560 | Pass | Enhances the rights of consumers by adding the requirement that the vendor or manufacturer maintain records of any reported defects or repairs of a device, making it easier for a consumer to enforce their rights under the law.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-19
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5538 | Engross
50% | Repeals requirement that at least one of the insurer's semiannual reviews be an on-site audit of the operations of the administrator of benefits.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-15
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H5617 | Engross
50% | Changes the service requirement for admissions to RI Veterans' Home from 90 days to 2 years, and gives priority to veterans defined as war veterans.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-15
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee |
| RI | H5784 | Engross
50% | Creates a new motor vehicle registration for "forestry vehicles"/provides that forest product operations are permitted uses within all zoning districts of a municipality except where prohibited.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-15
To Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee |
| RI | H5841 | Intro
25% | Mandates bill of sale for transacted catalytic converter, changes requirement to three years for report, and would make a conviction of § 6-11.1-7 a felony.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-15
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H6532 | Pass | House Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Mattie L. Smith
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-15
House read and passed |
| RI | H5897 | Pass | Transfers jurisdiction of child endangerment offenses from the family court to the superior court.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-14
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5906 | Pass | Ensures that communications between court appointed interpreters and limited-English-proficient individuals involved in legal proceedings in the courts are confidential.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-14
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6386 | Pass | $1,250,000) TO FINANCE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS WATER SYSTEM (Authorizes the Stone Bridge Fire District in the town of Tiverton to issue bonds to an amount not exceeding one million two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($1,250,000).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-14
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | H6526 | Pass | House Resolution Congratulating Sherry Pocknett On Earning The Coveted Honor Of Attaining The James Beard "best Chef Northeast" Award
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-14
House read and passed |
| RI | H5503 | Engross
50% | Requires DMV to make, for persons with autism, a operator's license that is clearly marked "autism", decals that are clearly marked "autism" to be affixed to the vehicle, and blue envelopes that provide written information.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-13
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee |
| RI | H6520 | Pass | House Resolution Honoring Armand E. Sabitoni On His Retirement As General Secretary-treasurer After Nearly Twenty-two Years Of Dedicated Service To The Laborers’ International Union Of North America
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-13
House read and passed |
| RI | H5352 | Intro
25% | Defines a patient-provider relationship as when the healthcare professional agrees to undertake diagnosis and treatment of the patient and the patient agrees to be treated.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-12
Meeting postponed (06/12/2023) |
| RI | H5330 | Engross
50% | Regulates the distribution of the product known as "Kratom". Violations are subject to administrative fines from $500 to $1,000.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-12
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H6342 | Pass | House Resolution Creating A Legislative Study Commission To Evaluate And Provide Recommendations On Proper Forest Management For Fire Prevention (creates A 12 Member Commission To Evaluate And Provide Recommendations On Proper Forest Management For F...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-12
House read and passed |
| RI | H5558 | Engross
50% | Provides that the trapping and subsequent release of any unowned feral or free roaming cat for the purpose of spaying or neutering of the cat would not be considered abandonment.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-09
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H5838 | Engross
50% | Provides thresholds for establishing presence, residency or doing business in the state for out-of-state employees and businesses during a state of emergency declared by either the Governor or the President of the United States.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-08
To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | H6504 | Pass | House Resolution Congratulating Aimee Couto On Being Named The 2024 "rhode Island Teacher Of The Year" By The Rhode Island Department Of Education
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-08
House read and passed |
| RI | H6501 | Pass | House Resolution Proclaiming June 12, 2023, To Be "women Veterans Appreciation Day" In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-08
House read and passed |
| RI | H6505 | Pass | House Resolution Honoring And Congratulating Neil D. Steinberg On His Retirement As The President And Ceo Of The Rhode Island Foundation
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-08
House read and passed |
| RI | H6472 | Pass | House Resolution Congratulating Regina "gina" Moura On The Occasion Of Her Retirement After More Than 37 Years Of Distinguished Service To The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-01
House read and passed |
| RI | H6457 | Pass | House Resolution Proclaiming Tuesday, May 30, 2023, As "cox Charities Day" In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-30
House read and passed |
| RI | H5467 | Pass | House Resolution Respectfully Urging The United States Congress To Pass Legislation To Provide Veterans Benefits To The Hmong/laotian Veterans Who Served The United States In The "secret War" In Laos
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-25
House read and passed |
| RI | H6445 | Pass | House Resolution Welcoming The Region 1 Conference Of The American Association Of Motor Vehicle Administrators (aamva) To The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-25
House read and passed |
| RI | H6433 | Pass | House Resolution Proclaiming May 23, 2023, To Be "lead Poisoning Prevention Day" In Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-23
House read and passed |
| RI | H6431 | Pass | House Resolution Recognizing And Congratulating The Members And Coach Of The East Greenwich High School Team On Their 1st Place Victory At The 40th Rhode Island Academic Decathlon
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-23
House read and passed |
| RI | H6430 | Pass | House Resolution Proclaiming May 23, 2023, As "rhode Island Community Health Center Day"
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-23
House read and passed |
| RI | H6432 | Pass | House Resolution Honoring The 30 Year Anniversary Of The Restoration Of The Rose Island Lighthouse, And The Rose Island Lighthouse And Fort Hamilton Trust, For Their Ongoing Contribution To Environmental Conservation And Education And Acknowledging T...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-23
House read and passed |
| RI | H6416 | Pass | House Resolution Honoring And Celebrating "armed Forces Day" On May 20th, 2023, In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-18
House read and passed |
| RI | H5647 | Intro
25% | Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation For Funding To Justice Assistance Habitat For Justice (allocates $212,500 From The General Fund To Justice Assistance Habitat For Justice To Fund The Position Of Psychiatric--mental Health Nurse And The Positi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-17
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H6407 | Pass | House Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Josephine Piro Raimondo
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-16
House read and passed |
| RI | H6408 | Pass | House Resolution Congratulating The Eleanor Slater Hospital-zambarano Campus On The Recognition Of “zambarano Day” On May 16, 2023
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-16
House read and passed |
| RI | H5419 | Engross
50% | 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 aeronautics.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-15
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H5506 | Engross
50% | Allows health care facility to conduct research on patients subject to 21 C.F.R. Pt 50 and/or 45 C.F.R. Pt 46 (relating to the informed consent in clinical trials).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-15
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H5769 | Engross
50% | Includes the governor’s commission on disabilities in the decision making process for the disability parking enforcement enhancement program and requires an annual report be submitted to the governor’s commission.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-15
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H5957 | Intro
25% | Allows the board of elections to establish rules and regulations for objections to nomination papers and would allow the board seven (7) days to conduct a hearing.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-11
Committee recommends passage of Sub A |
