Rhode Island Representative John Edwards [D]

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RIH5684PassProvides identity theft protections by requiring reporting of breaches by certain municipal and state agencies, and requires notice to collective bargaining agents where required and requires an explanation of remediation services.
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2023-06-27
Effective without Governor's signature
RIH5962PassRaises aggregate reporting to $200, individual/PAC contributions to $2,000. Defines FMV/accounts payable. Prohibits financing to candidates owing fines to BOE. Exempts candidates from aggregate reporting. Provides public financing for primaries in 20...
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2023-06-27
Effective without Governor's signature
RIH6255PassAmends 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.
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2023-06-27
Effective without Governor's signature
RIH6510PassConcurrent Resolution Relating To Approval For A Submerged Land Lease In Connection With The Revolution Wind Project
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2023-06-27
Effective without Governor's signature
RIH5174PassProvides a definition of the recognizable high tide line for the public's rights and privileges of the shore.
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2023-06-26
Signed by Governor
RIH5435PassRequires the state crime laboratory to conduct an audit of DNA samples in the DNA databank to ascertain the rate of compliance with DNA recording requirements.
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2023-06-26
Signed by Governor
RIH6128PassRequires every school district/local education agency/city/town to report each fiscal year relating to funding/ administrative/program information from the American Rescue plan, elementary/secondary school emergency relief, and state/local recovery f...
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2023-06-26
Signed by Governor
RIH6163PassJoint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Task Force To Improve The Long-term Outcomes And Reduce Recidivism Of Females Within The Criminal Justice Population (creates A 19 Member Task Force Whose Purpose It Would Be To Improve Outcomes And Red...
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2023-06-26
Signed by Governor
RIH5737PassAmends 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.
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2023-06-24
Signed by Governor
RIH6060PassEstablishes a land use calendar within the superior court, effective January 1, 2024.
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2023-06-24
Signed by Governor
RIH5562PassProvides additional earned time for good behavior or program participation or completion for prisoners not serving a life sentence.
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2023-06-23
Signed by Governor
RIH5801PassAdd a "national touring production" to the productions that are considered an "accredited theater production" for purposes of musical and theatrical production tax credits and extends the sunset of the credits to July 1 2027.
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2023-06-23
Signed by Governor
RIH5034PassProvides 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.
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2023-06-22
Signed by Governor
RIH5463PassProvides that the maximum aggregate amounts for small purchases within the chapter on state purchases be adjusted to not exceed $25,000 for construction and $10,000 for all other purchases.
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2023-06-22
Signed by Governor
RIH5591PassEliminates repealed statute references and create a mechanism for employees to enforce their existing right to continuation of medical benefits and annual report by DLT.
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2023-06-22
Signed by Governor
RIH5607PassChanges 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.
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2023-06-22
Signed by Governor
RIH5550PassProhibits the sale: eff. 1/1/24 of screw/bayonet base compact fluorescent lamps; eff. 1/1/25 of pin-base type compact and linear fluorescent lamps with civil penalties for violations.
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2023-06-22
Signed by Governor
RIH5345PassProvides that Rhode Island assents to the provisions of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act relative to the Preventive Controls for Animal Food Regulation (PCAF) regulations.
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2023-06-21
Signed by Governor
RIH5457PassEstablishes regulations for the registration and operation of low-speed vehicles in this state.
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2023-06-21
Signed by Governor
RIH5127PassDirects the department of corrections to collect information from individuals entering its custody: sex, race, nativity (country of origin), religion, and level of education.
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2023-06-20
Signed by Governor
RIH5074PassProvides that certain public works renovation projects that include glazing work would have that work performed by North American contractor certification certified companies.
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2023-06-20
Signed by Governor
RIH5204PassRequires the secretary of housing to create a consumer guide of landlord-tenant laws to be updated annually.
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2023-06-20
Signed by Governor
RIH5374PassAllows participating municipalities to elect to its employees the deferred compensation plans offered by the state.
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2023-06-20
Signed by Governor
RIH5462PassDesignates 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.
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2023-06-20
Signed by Governor
RIH5660PassBrings state law into federal compliance by prohibiting or otherwise lending this use of refrigerant designated as acceptable pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 7671k as long as the refrigerant is listed and installed in accordance therewith.
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2023-06-20
Signed by Governor
RIH6239PassRequires landlords to register certain identifying information on a statewide registry and for pre-1978 properties, provide a valid certificate of conformance with the lead hazard mitigation act.
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2023-06-20
Signed by Governor
RIH6348PassLegalize iGaming by patrons located in the State of Rhode Island. Effective 3/1/2024.
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2023-06-20
Signed by Governor
RIH5226PassCreates a new section which provides a streamlined adoption process for children born through assisted reproduction and who need adoption to confirm, not establish, their legal parentage to protect them against discrimination in all jurisdictions.
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2023-06-19
Signed by Governor
RIH5489PassAdds 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".
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2023-06-19
Signed by Governor
RIH5517PassRequires the secretary of state to maintain and provide to the public, an online directory of government officials and a limited number of printed government directories and eliminate the legislative manual used by the secretary of state.
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2023-06-19
Signed by Governor
RIH5560PassEnhances 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.
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2023-06-19
Signed by Governor
RIH5089Engross
50%
Requires that when a person causes an injury requiring medical assistance to a human by firearm, archery, or crossbow while hunting or trapping, the initial responding entity must immediately make a report to DEM.
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2023-06-15
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIH5075Engross
50%
Exempts used vehicles sold "for parts only" or purchased at end of their lease term by the current lessee that have a valid certificate of inspection affixed to the windshield, from the requirement that dealers of used vehicles conduct a new inspecti...
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2023-06-15
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIH5333Engross
50%
Amends the provisions for prompt payment of monies owed by the department of administration to their contractors or subcontractors.
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2023-06-15
To Senate Finance Committee
RIH5784Engross
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.
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2023-06-15
To Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee
RIH5117PassEstablishes separate disclosure requirements for the sale of vacant land and for the sale of real property and improvements consisting of a house or building containing one to four (4) dwelling units.
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2023-06-14
Signed by Governor
RIH5897PassTransfers jurisdiction of child endangerment offenses from the family court to the superior court.
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2023-06-14
Signed by Governor
RIH5906PassEnsures that communications between court appointed interpreters and limited-English-proficient individuals involved in legal proceedings in the courts are confidential.
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2023-06-14
Signed by Governor
RIH6386Pass$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).
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2023-06-14
Effective without Governor's signature
RIH5475Intro
25%
Removes the exemption from the state hotel tax for residences rented in their entirety.
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2023-06-13
To House Finance Committee
RIH5687Engross
50%
Amends provisions of law relative to the disclosure of confidential healthcare information and records and the disclosure thereof occurring through electronic means.
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2023-06-13
Committee recommends passage in concurrence
RIH6198Engross
50%
Gives statewide juvenile hearing boards the authority to refer a juvenile offender to a rehabilitative driving course, as part of a disposition of an offense before the board. The order may be enforced by the traffic tribunal.
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2023-06-13
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIH5014Engross
50%
Allows for the licensing of surgical assistants to assist doctors in performing surgeries.
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2023-06-12
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee
RIH5352Intro
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.
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2023-06-12
Meeting postponed (06/12/2023)
RIH5330Engross
50%
Regulates the distribution of the product known as "Kratom". Violations are subject to administrative fines from $500 to $1,000.
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2023-06-12
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIH5559Engross
50%
Prohibits the sale or offer for sale in this state of any cosmetic that was developed or manufactured using cosmetic testing on animals, if the testing was conducted or contracted by the manufacturer or any supplier on or after July 1, 2024.
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2023-06-12
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIH6512Intro
25%
Joint Resolution Amending The Joint Resolution Creating A Permanent Legislative Commission On Child Care In Rhode Island (this Resolution Would Amend The Commission Name, Membership, Appointment Process, Purpose, Funding Allowance Designation, Timeli...
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2023-06-10
To House Health & Human Services Committee
RIH5558Engross
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.
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2023-06-09
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIH6505PassHouse Resolution Honoring And Congratulating Neil D. Steinberg On His Retirement As The President And Ceo Of The Rhode Island Foundation
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2023-06-08
House read and passed
RIH6498PassHouse Resolution Honoring And Thanking Father Andrew G. George For 40 Years Of Faithful Service To God And The Parish Of The Church Of The Annunciation
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2023-06-07
House read and passed
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