| RI | H5201 | Pass | Allows the presumption of in-the-line-of-duty illness unless contrary evidence is presented.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-27
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | H5922 | Pass | Provides that Schedules I through V of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act consist of drugs and other substances, by whatever official name, common or usual name, chemical name or name designated by the director of the department of health.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-26
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 | H6085 | Pass | Amends the required contents of a comprehensive plan providing that the "implementation program" component of the requirements include a 5 year strategic plan to ensure that the comprehensive plan goals and policies are implemented in a timely fashio...
[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 | H6424 | Pass | Validate and ratify amendments to the Home Rule Charter of the town of Coventry.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-23
Effective without Governor's signature |
| 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 | H5185 | 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 | H5710 | Pass | Requires that any person who is considered an independent contractor to file a designation form by 01/31 of each year at a maximum cost of $50.00.
[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 | H6093 | Pass | Amends the Central Coventry Fire District Charter to provide for purchasing, installing, operating and maintaining street lighting and the funding for its debt.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-22
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | H6240 | Pass | Requires unanimous vote of local board of canvassers for the combination of voting districts for any special election and requires unanimous vote of canvassers for combination of voting districts for any special election or presidential primary.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-22
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6256 | Pass | Allows the board of directors of the Coventry fire district to hold its annual meeting at any time during the month of November provided the date is announced by the twentieth day of October in each year.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-22
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | H5191 | 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 | H5539 | Pass | Requires insurers to provide coverage to children under court appointed guardianship of an insured.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-21
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5619 | Pass | Amends the reimbursements to cities, towns and fire districts from state revenues for lost tax revenue due to any phase-out or reduction of the motor vehicle excise tax.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-21
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5758 | Pass | Requires that all vehicle model years prior to 2002 would not be required to be issued a title certificate until ownership is transferred or the current owner creates a security interest in the vehicle.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-21
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6102 | Pass | Requires that the motorcycle education courses provide accommodations for person's with disabilities.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-21
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 | H5204 | Pass | Requires the secretary of housing to create a consumer guide of landlord-tenant laws to be updated annually.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-20
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5374 | Pass | Allows participating municipalities to elect to its employees the deferred compensation plans offered by the state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-20
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5519 | Pass | Allows state employees the ability to make an after tax contribution to a qualified Roth contribution program as a part of a deferred compensation plan.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-20
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5732 | Pass | Requires sellers of gift cards to post notice warning of scams/instructing consumers what to do as victims/train employees to identify/respond to fraud/violations punishable by a civil fine of $250.
[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 | H5535 | Pass | Provides for a registration process for private elevators to include a database of all private elevators to be maintained by the chief inspector.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-19
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5768 | Pass | Requires curriculum related to the dangers of marijuana-impaired driving such as the course provided by AAA or similar equivalent to be added to the curriculum for driver education once it has been approved by the state board of education.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-19
Signed by Governor |
| 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 | H5713 | Engross
50% | Allows the waiver of interest on overdue taxes for commercial properties.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-15
To Senate Finance 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 | 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 | H6519 | Pass | House Resolution Honoring Steven Lukowicz On His Retirement After Thirty-seven Years Of Educational Excellence With Coventry's Public Schools
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-13
House read and passed |
| RI | H5216 | Engross
50% | Extends the "lookback" period for repeat offenses involving driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs under § 31-27-2 and for repeat offenses related to failure or refusal to submit to chemical tests under § 31-27-2.1 from 5 years to 10 years...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-12
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H5833 | Engross
50% | Requires hosting platforms offering short-term rental of residential property for tourist or transient use to disclose on listings the current, valid registration number and its expiration date.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-12
To Senate Housing and Municipal Government Committee |
| RI | H6503 | Pass | House Resolution Proclaiming June 10, 2023, As The "day Of Portugal" In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-08
House read and passed |
| RI | H6296 | Pass | Authorizes Coventry to vote to approve a bond referendum for up to $25,000,000.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-07
Signed by Governor |
| 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 | H5222 | Engross
50% | Provides that in the event of the death of an educator or a student, a local educational agency be given up to five (5) days after the death to implement a flexible school schedule for teachers and students.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-06
To Senate Education Committee |
| RI | H5933 | Engross
50% | Requires employers in the state with more than 50 employees to display a poster containing basic information on veterans' benefits and services which would be created and distributed by the DLT in consultation with the office of veterans services.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-06
To Senate Labor Committee |
| RI | H5960 | Engross
50% | Requires a write-in candidate to file a declaration of intent with the same office at which the declaration of candidacy would be filed, and require similar residency requirements for write-in candidates that exists for declared candidates.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-06
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H6462 | Intro
25% | Allows municipalities to establish a program providing property tax exemption to active duty individuals who volunteer services as a firefighter or emergency medical technician.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-31
To House Municipal Government & Housing Committee |
| RI | H6460 | Intro
25% | Permits residents on ponds in Coventry with a capacity in excess of 1,400 normal storage acre feet of water, to alter, repair, modify, or replace a dock on the pond by seeking approval only from DEM.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-31
To House Environment and Natural Resources Committee |
| RI | H6439 | Pass | House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Arthur Joyal
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-25
House read and passed |
| RI | H6440 | Pass | House Resolution Proclaiming May Of 2023, To Be “jewish American Heritage Month” In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-25
House read and passed |
| RI | H6389 | Intro
25% | Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $3,000,000 To Rhode Island College For The Rhode Island Vision Education And Services Program (rivesp) (authorizes The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $3,000,000 To Rhode Island College For The Rhode Island Vis...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-24
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H6435 | Intro
25% | 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] | 2023-05-24
To House Health & Human Services Committee |
| RI | H6373 | Pass | House Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study And Review The Cost And Status Of The State Of Rhode Island Owned, Vacant, And Abandoned Properties And Provide Recommendations For Methods T...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-23
House read and passed |
| RI | H5038 | Intro
25% | Restores the cost of living allowance (COLA) to state employees, and/or their beneficiaries, who retired prior to July 1, 2012.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-18
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H5194 | Intro
25% | Restores longevity payments of five percent (5%) of base salary for employees after ten (10) years of service and increase to ten percent (10%) of base salary after twenty (20) years of service, beginning July 1, 2023.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-18
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H5643 | Intro
25% | Permits retired state employees to receive mileage and wages equal to that of full-time members of the board or commission but in no event shall it be greater than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per year.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-18
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H5641 | Intro
25% | Provides state employee public safety professionals with parity to municipal public safety employees in the state/municipal retirement systems eff. 7/1/23 with 10% contribution.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-18
To House Finance Committee |
