| RI | H6052 | 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 | H5147 | Pass | Requires department of health to establish an informal dispute resolution to address any changes to department of health violations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-26
Signed by Governor |
| 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 | H6179 | Pass | Provides all Medicare recipients over sixty-five (65) years of age applying for Medicare supplement plan guaranteed issue rights regardless of medical or health or receipt of health care by the applicant.
[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 | H5099 | 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 | H6083 | Pass | Amends several sections of law relating to low-and moderate-income housing and the application, appeal, and judicial review process.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-24
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6090 | Pass | Provides that adaptive reuse for the conversion of commercial property into residential or mixed-use developments shall be a permitted use and allowable by specific and objective provisions of a zoning ordinance, subject to certain restrictions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-24
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5169 | Pass | Joint Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study The Governance Structure Of Rhode Island's Public Education System (this Resolution Would Extend The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Co...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-23
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | H5801 | Pass | Add 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.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-23
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5010 | Pass | Requires that services provided by school social workers and certified school psychologists be included as health care related services eligible for federal Medicaid reimbursement.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-22
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5550 | Pass | Prohibits 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.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-22
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5685 | Pass | Requires the clerk of the court to return any bail money posted to the defendant or the person who provided the bail money at the time of judgment of the case and that the money shall not be used to pay costs, fines or restitution or any other assess...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-22
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5881 | Pass | Requires police training on recognizing the possible existence of mental health disorders and substance use disorders and requires certified crisis intervention team training for all officers.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-22
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6477 | 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 | H5584 | Pass | Amends the definition of employee to remove apprenticeships and interns and any other individuals pursuant to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), 29 U.S.C. Section 203 et seq.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-20
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5606 | Pass | Amends several sections of law relating to safety and care for the elderly.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-20
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6239 | Pass | Requires 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.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-20
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5168 | Pass | Revises the course requirements for the fast-track principal certification program.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-19
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5874 | Pass | Defines an audiologist as an individual licensed to practice audiology by the department of health.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-19
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6309 | Pass | Changes the primary date for the election of delegates to national conventions and for presidential preference from the fourth Tuesday in April to April 2, 2024.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-19
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5159 | Intro
25% | Requires installation of designated electric vehicle parking spaces, with charging capabilities, by certain business/ municipalities/housing developments in existing/new/expanded parking lots as of 1/1/24.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-15
House passed as amended (floor amendment) |
| RI | H5167 | Engross
50% | Extends the date to June 30, 2027 for local education agencies to select identified high quality curricula and materials for science and technology.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-15
To Senate Education Committee |
| RI | H5348 | Engross
50% | Requires retail establishments with 3 or more employees on the premises without accessible public restroom to allow customers suffering from eligible conditions access to their employee restrooms.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-15
To Senate Labor Committee |
| RI | H5350 | Engross
50% | Limits the copayment or coinsurance requirement on specialty drugs to one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for a thirty (30) day supply.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-15
House passed Sub A |
| RI | H5490 | Engross
50% | Requires public meetings related to utility rates increases be conducted Monday-Thursday after 5:30 pm.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-15
To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | H5741 | Engross
50% | Incorporates the department of elementary and secondary education’s SurveyWorks school climate indicators for evaluating the performance of LEAs and individual public schools.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-15
To Senate Education 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 | H5761 | Pass | Removes the sunset provision relative to mediation coverage prior to mortgage foreclosures.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-14
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5282 | Engross
50% | Authorizes a pharmacist to prescribe and dispense hormonal contraceptives, provided that the pharmacist has completed a training program approved by the state board of pharmacy.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-13
House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) |
| RI | H5687 | Engross
50% | Amends provisions of law relative to the disclosure of confidential healthcare information and records and the disclosure thereof occurring through electronic means.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-13
Committee recommends passage in concurrence |
| RI | H6517 | Pass | House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of John V. Gibbons, Jr.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-13
House read and passed |
| 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 | H5013 | Pass | Extends the authorization for physical therapists to order diagnostic imaging as an authorized practice of physical therapy until December 31, 2025.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-12
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5184 | Engross
50% | Provides that public bodies not be required to hold open-forum sessions on any topic not on the meeting notice and limits comment on any topic not previously posted.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-12
House passed Sub A |
| RI | H5294 | Pass | Requires those vehicles traveling on any roadway or highway to move over to the left lane or slow down upon approaching a nonemergency vehicle that is stationary on the side of any roadway or highway.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-12
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5493 | Engross
50% | Amends the definition of "covered project" having a total nameplate capacity of three megawatts (3 MW) down to one megawatt (1 MW).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-12
House read and passed |
| RI | H5923 | Engross
50% | Amends the current law on controlled substances to permit a person to be in possession of less than one ounce of psilocybin and permits psilocybin to be securely cultivated within a person’s residence for personal use.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-12
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H6422 | Pass | House Resolution Creating A Legislative Study Commission To Evaluate And Provide Recommendations On Mandated Safety Protocols For Rhode Island Schools (creates A 21 Member Commission To Evaluate And Provide Recommendations On Mandated Safety Protocol...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-12
House read and passed |
| RI | H5421 | Engross
50% | Creates a committee to generate a written report of concrete proposals to attract diverse and traditionally under represented teachers to work in Rhode Island public schools.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-09
To Senate Education Committee |
| RI | H5757 | Intro
25% | Increases minimum sentence for first and second degree sexual assault and provides first 10 years of a sentence for first degree sexual assault and first 5 years for second degree sexual assault, not be subject to a suspension or deferment of sentenc...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-09
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H6150 | Engross
50% | Requires health insurance coverage for the treatment of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for the prevention of HIV and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to prevent HIV infection, commencing January 1, 2024.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-08
House passed Sub A |
| RI | H6502 | Pass | House Resolution Commemorating "world Sickle Cell Awareness Day" On June 19, 2023
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-08
House read and passed |
| RI | H6292 | Pass | Amends Warwick's ration of Class 1 and Class 2 property tax rates by reducing the minimum ratio of the Class 1 property tax rates from 75% to 57% of Class 2 property tax rates.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-07
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6497 | Pass | House Resolution Recognizing And Honoring Margaret Brennan And Gwynne Millar On Receiving The Presidential Innovation Award For Environmental Educators (piaee)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-07
House read and passed |
| RI | H6498 | Pass | House 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
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-07
House read and passed |
| RI | H5009 | Engross
50% | "Pupil Transportation Vehicle" to be and constructed to seat not more than ten (10) passengers including the operator, rather than the existing limit of eight (8) passengers.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-06
To Senate Education Committee |
| RI | H6272 | Engross
50% | Extends the due date for the district action plan each and every year from September 1 to December 31, and further require that there are no fewer than five (5) school district education reviews annually beginning in academic year 2024-2025.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-06
To Senate Education Committee |
| RI | H6473 | Pass | House Resolution Celebrating June 1, 2023, As "rhode Island College Day" In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-01
House read and passed |
| RI | H6470 | Pass | House Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of William E. Mckenney, Iii
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-01
House read and passed |
