| RI | S0182 | Pass | Adds the Rhode Island teacher of the year as an additional ex officio member of the council on elementary and secondary education as well as the board of education.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-27
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | S0671 | Pass | Joint Resolution Creating A Special Joint Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations To Protect Our Environment And Natural Resources From Plastic Bottle Waste (creates An 18 Member Special Joint Legislative Commission Whose Purpose ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-26
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0489 | Pass | Require public school districts to take certain actions to promote notice and disseminate information regarding the district’s special education local advisory committee.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-26
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0666 | Pass | Renames bridges 00201, 17801 and 17601 in South Kingstown after 3 Medal of Honor recipients, to wit, Sgt. William G. Fournier, Sgt. William J. Babcock, Cpl. David B. Champagne, respectively.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-26
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0077 | Pass | Establishes the Rhode Island hope scholarship pilot program to provide two-year scholarships to junior and seniors at Rhode Island college.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-24
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0275 | 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 | S0283 | Pass | Sepsis and septic shock best practices for hospital and emergency care facilities.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-24
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0928 | Pass | Creates a tax exemption of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) relating to assessment of municipal tangible property commencing with the December 31, 2024 tax assessment for taxes payable in calendar year 2025.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-24
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0223 | Pass | Allows anyone who rendered services as a correction officer to receive pension credit for service as a state or municipal employee.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-23
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | S1019 | Pass | Authorizes the town of South Kingstown to locating within 200' from the premises of schools or places of worship any retailers' Class BV license, allowing retailer to be located at 357 Main St of the applicable town of South Kingstown tax assessment ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-23
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | S0871 | Pass | Limits the copayment or coinsurance requirement on specialty drugs to one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for a thirty (30) day supply.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-23
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0014 | Pass | Prohibits a covered establishment from preparing, selling, processing or providing food or beverages in or on a disposable food service container that is composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-22
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0203 | Pass | Creates appointment of executive director of coastal resources management as an employee and respected staff of coastal resource management to coordinate with DEM and division leaders to plan management of coastal resources.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-22
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0290 | Pass | Requires a workgroup of health care providers and health insurers convened by the office of the health commissioner, to make recommendations regarding prior authorization policies.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-22
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0342 | Pass | Prohibits an employer from requiring an employee to execute a nondisclosure agreement or non-disparagement agreement, regarding alleged violations of civil rights or criminal conduct, as a condition of employment.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-22
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0401 | Pass | Requires police officers commission on standards and training to provide training and instructions for officers and trainees to more accurately identify complaints involving persons with cognitive or communication-related disabilities.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-22
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0563 | Pass | Requires coverage for the treatment of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for the prevention of HIV and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for treatment of HIV infection, commencing January 1, 2024.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-22
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0575 | Pass | Requires health plans that provide coverage for prescription epinephrine auto injectors (epi-pens) to charge no more than $35.00 for a thirty-day supply. Coverage for prescription epinephrine auto injectors would not be subject to any deductible.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-22
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0023 | Pass | Guarantees availability of coverage to eligible residents of state and does not limit or exclude coverage by imposing a preexisting condition exclusion.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-21
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0178 | Pass | Creates the Apprenticeship Pathways to Earning a Bachelor’s Degree Act, to enable an individual to earn a bachelor’s degree at public higher education institutions throughout the state by earning credits through apprenticeships.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-21
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0255 | Pass | Provides that starting December 2024, renewal fee for a pharmacist shall not be more than $250, that fee for nonresident pharmacy license not be less than $625 and pharmacy intern licenses valid for 5 years and technician licenses valid for 2 years.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-21
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0445 | Pass | Includes all books, periodicals and papers in the keeping of the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society to be placed under the care of the state librarian.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-20
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0226 | Pass | Defines a fire fighter as a member of a fire department or a city, town, or fire district emergency services unit for the purposes of cancer benefits for firefighters.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-19
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0412 | Pass | Provides that one shall not be denied care on the basis of age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, marital status, familial status, disability, religion, national origin, source of income, source of payment or profes...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-19
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S1028 | 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 | S1075 | Pass | Authorizes the town of North Kingstown to issue bonds in the amount of twenty five million dollars ($25,000,000) to finance an indoor recreation center/emergency shelter upon voter approval.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-19
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0368 | Engross
50% | Amends the comprehensive community-police relationship act of 2015 to require an annual study by an outside agency chosen by the department.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-15
Senate read and passed |
| RI | S0098 | Engross
50% | Prohibits the state, ERISA or any health plans to purchase referenced drugs for a cost higher than the referenced rate.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-14
Senate passed Sub A |
| RI | S0371 | Engross
50% | Permits those other residents of a residential dwelling unit to extend the term of the rental agreement for a period not to exceed three (3) months after the death of the lessee.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-14
Senate passed Sub A |
| RI | S0258 | Engross
50% | Provides for an appropriation by the general assembly in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000) to the various school districts and municipalities to employ additional social workers.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-14
Senate read and passed |
| RI | S0561 | Engross
50% | Appropriates $1,875,000 for the creation of a 9-8-8 suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline within the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals (BHDDH).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-14
Senate read and passed |
| RI | S0888 | Engross
50% | Prohibits noncompetition agreements except for noncompetition agreements between a seller and buyer of a business.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-14
Senate read and passed |
| RI | S1011 | Engross
50% | Requires the department of children, youth and families (DCYF) to conduct periodic comprehensive needs assessments to determine whether the department’s programs and services meet the needs of children and families
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-14
Senate passed Sub A |
| RI | S1076 | Pass | 1) UP TO $167,460,000 IS FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND (2) UP TO $55,000,000 IS FOR A NEW PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX (Authorizes the town of North Kingstown to issue bonds in the amount of $...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-14
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0772 | Intro
25% | Replaces the coastal resources management council with a state department of coastal resources and transfers all of the powers and duties between the two (2) authorities. It also creates a non-binding advisory committee to replace CRMC.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-13
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| RI | S0436 | Pass | Unifies the weight limit of vehicles with special plates, including P.O.W. plates, National Guard plates, and disabled veteran plates, to 12,000 pounds.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-12
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0981 | Pass | Authorizes the town of East Greenwich to issue not more than $180,000,000 bonds and notes to finance the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, alteration, furnishing and equipping of public .schools and school facilities in the town.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-12
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0994 | Pass | Authorizes South Kingstown to issue up to $125,000,000 bonds and notes to finance the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, furnishing and equipping of a new high school, athletic facility, and other school facilities in the town.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-12
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S0403 | Engross
50% | Prohibits the declawing of cats by any surgical procedure to amputate or modify a portion of a cat's paw in order to remove the cat's claws. Does not apply to any procedure performed for a therapeutic purpose.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-09
To House Health & Human Services Committee |
| RI | S0191 | Engross
50% | Assigns additional duties to the commissioner of on postsecondary education, including preparing strategic plan for public higher education provides for equitable distribution of public funds and adopts an outcomes based model.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-09
To House Education Committee |
| RI | S0463 | Intro
25% | Develops a plan to expand public, high quality prekindergarten education programs available to all children ages three (3) and four (4) throughout Rhode Island to increase children’s school readiness and makes fund available to sustain all classroo...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-09
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | S0488 | Engross
50% | Extends teacher certifications without fee or penalty for three (3) years for teachers who hold certifications as of July 1, 2023.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-09
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | S0534 | Intro
25% | Increases the taxable wage base upon which employees make contributions to the TDI and TCI funds, increases individual benefit rates for lower wage individuals, and creates an opt- in option for self-employed workers.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-06
To Senate Finance Committee |
| RI | S1094 | Pass | Senate Resolution Celebrating June 6, 2023, As "quonset Day" In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-06
Senate read and passed |
| RI | S0576 | Engross
50% | Authorizes emergency medical service agencies to transport individuals to alternative facilities for treatment and permits licensed providers for mental health disorders to treat patients within the community.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-02
To House Health & Human Services Committee |
| RI | S0873 | Engross
50% | Requires that Medicaid enrollment be maintained or provided to all inmates in the first 30 days of incarceration at the adult correctional institutions within the department of corrections and the last 30 days of incarceration when possible.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-02
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | S0015 | Pass | Senate Resolution Respectfully Requesting The Rhode Island Department Of Administration To Provide Recommendations To Support The Preservation And Protection Of Our Environment (bans State Purchases Of Plastic Bottles, Bags And Polystyrene. It Would ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-01
Senate passed Sub A |
| RI | S0374 | Intro
25% | Abolishes penalty of life without parole and amends/repeals all sections of general laws regulating prisoners serving a sentence of life without parole. It would have prospective and retroactive effect for any offense committed after January 1, 1991.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-01
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S0628 | Intro
25% | Requires state use actual residences of persons in government custody for redistricting purposes. Information would be collected by the department of corrections and forwarded to the secretary of state to be utilized for redistricting.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-01
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S0806 | Intro
25% | Amends law on controlled substances to permit a person to possess less than 1 ounce of psilocybin and would allow psilocybin to be cultivated at a person’s residence for personal use.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-01
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
