Rhode Island Senator Walter Felag [D] | Senate

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RIS3116PassSenate Resolution In Support Of Recognizing Block Island's Manissean Tribal Natives
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2024-05-30
Senate read and passed
RIS2348Intro

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STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- INSPECTOR GENERAL - Establishes office of inspector general which would be charged with preventing fraud and mismanagement of public funds, regardless of their source and would oversee all state programs and operations...
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2024-05-30
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2057Intro

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EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT - Establishes ongoing two percent (2%) regionalization bonus to Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act.
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2024-05-28
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2590Intro

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TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES - Establishes a statewide limit of twelve percent (12%) per year on interest charged by cities and towns on delinquent taxes.
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2024-05-28
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2570Intro

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Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution -- Of The Legislative Power (proposes A State Constitutional Amendment That No Department Or Other Entity Created By The State Would Hav...
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2024-05-28
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2054Intro

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TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX - Increases the state earned-income credit as of January 1, 2025 to seventeen percent (17%) of the federal earned-income credit, not to exceed the amount of state income tax.
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2024-05-23
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2051Intro

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TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION - Exempts reusable bags from the state sales tax.
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2024-05-23
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2325Intro

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PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS - Effective July 1, 2024, entitles environmental police officers to the benefits provided by chapter 45-21.2 entitled "Optional retirement for members of police force an...
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2024-05-23
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2369Intro

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TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES - Permits every municipality in the state to offer a homestead tax exemption of up to 20% of assessed value on residential properties, and also provides that municipalities that grant greater exemptions ...
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2024-05-23
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2563Intro

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TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX - Allows a modification to federal adjusted gross income of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) of social security income for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024.
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2024-05-23
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2960Intro

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TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX - Allows a modification to federal adjusted gross income of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) of taxable pension and/or annuity income for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.
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2024-05-23
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS3088PassSenate Resolution Celebrating May Of 2024, As "asian American, Native Hawaiian, And Pacific Islander Heritage Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-05-23
Senate read and passed
RIS3087PassSenate Resolution Welcoming Boys Town New England To The Rhode Island State House On May 23, 2024, And Thanking Them For All The Good Work They Do For Children And For Healing And Bringing Families Together
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2024-05-23
Senate read and passed
RIS3083PassSenate Resolution Commemorating The 50th Anniversary Of "national Ems Week" On May 19-25, 2024, In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-05-21
Senate read and passed
RIS3085PassSenate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Glen D. Biddiscombe, Sr.
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2024-05-21
Senate read and passed
RIS3082PassSenate Resolution Proclaiming May 21, 2024, To Be "cox Impact Day" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-05-21
Senate read and passed
RIS3084PassSenate Resolution Supporting "period Poverty Awareness Week" On May 20-28, 2024, In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-05-21
Senate read and passed
RIS3081PassSenate Resolution Celebrating May 21, 2024, As "korea Day" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-05-21
Senate read and passed
RIS2146Engross

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EDUCATION -- SCHOOL AND YOUTH PROGRAMS CONCUSSION ACT - Requires all school districts to designate an athletic trainer to be available for high school athletic practices and games.
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2024-05-17
To House Education Committee
RIS3078PassSenate Resolution Welcoming The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts Of America, To The Rhode Island State House And Joyfully Celebrating Scouting Month In February
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2024-05-16
Senate read and passed
RIS3077PassSenate Resolution Congratulating The Eleanor Slater Hospital-zambarano Campus On The Recognition Of "zambarano Day" On May 16, 2024
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2024-05-16
Senate read and passed
RIS2694Engross

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MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION FEES - Disabled veteran license plate may be transferred to veterans' spouse or issued to veteran or veterans spouse.
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2024-05-15
To House Special Legislation Committee
RIS2695Engross

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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- MANUFACTURING AND WHOLESALE LICENSES - Allows for the holder of a manufacturer's license to be able to sell one one-sixth (1/6) barrel key of malt beverage, produced on the premises, per day.
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2024-05-15
To House Small Business Committee
RIS2638Intro

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STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING AND CONSERVATION TRUST FUND ACT - Restructures RI Housing and Conservation Trust Fund, increase its membership to 15 members, 11 of whom are to be from the general public and reallocate the percent...
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2024-05-14
To Senate Housing and Municipal Government Committee
RIS3075PassSenate Resolution Celebrating "national Hospital Week" On May 12th Through May 18th, 2024, In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-05-14
Senate read and passed
RIS3074PassSenate Resolution Proclaiming May Of 2024, To Be "rhode Island Pharmacy Advocacy Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-05-14
Senate read and passed
RIS2319PassTAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION -- TOWN OF JOHNSTON - Authorizes the town of Johnston to grant a tax credit to any person over the age of sixty-five (65) years.
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2024-05-10
Effective without Governor's signature
RIS2727PassSTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - Directs the department of transportation to prepare a monthly "Washington Bridge snapshot report" containing information on the progress of repairs and other actions pertaining to the Was...
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2024-05-10
Signed by Governor
RIS2329Intro

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PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICE CREDITS - Allows members of the retirement system who served in the national guard or reserves and who qualifies as veterans to purchase retirement service credits.
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2024-05-09
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2966Intro

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TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION - Provides a tax exemption to residents of the Town of Bristol who are over the age of sixty-five (65) years and who have continuously owned and resided in their primary residence in the town for at least twen...
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2024-05-09
To Senate Housing and Municipal Government Committee
RIS3063PassSenate Resolution Commemorating The Week Of May 6th Through May 12th Of 2024, As "national Nurses Week" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-05-09
Senate read and passed
RIS3062PassSenate Resolution Proclaiming May 10th, 2024, To Be "lupus Day" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-05-09
Senate read and passed
RIS2457Engross

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DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT - Establishes concurrent jurisdiction between the Rhode Island Family Court and the Federal Government for the purposes of adjudicating minors who have allegedly committed a crime while...
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2024-05-08
To House Judiciary Committee
RIS2839PassPUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- PUBLIC BUILDINGS - Allows the department of administration to temporarily loan the state battle flags and markers to approved federal or state agencies under the condition that such loan is insured by bond against damage ...
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2024-05-08
Signed by Governor
RIS3035Intro

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BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSE ANESTHETISTS - Establishes that the elective and/or independent administration of propofol and all FDA classified general anesthetics for any surgery or procedure is not within the "scope of practice" of nurse prac...
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2024-05-07
Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study
RIS3055PassSenate Resolution Congratulating Rhode Island Radio Legend Daniel "giovanni" Centofanti On His Retirement On April 29th, 2024, From 92 Pro-fm After Fifty Years Of Entertaining His Many Listeners
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2024-05-07
Senate read and passed
RIS3054PassSenate Resolution Proclaiming May 6th Through May 10th Of 2024, To Be "teacher Appreciation Week" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-05-07
Senate read and passed
RIS2390Intro

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HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL - Establishes a rare disease advisory council within the department of health and provides guidance and recommendations to educate health care providers and the citizens of the state.
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2024-05-02
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee
RIS3015PassSenate Resolution Commemorating And Recognizing May 2, 2024, As "national Day Of Prayer" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-05-02
Senate read and passed
RIS3027Intro

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TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION - Reduces the sales tax from seven percent (7%) to six and one-half percent (6 ½%).
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2024-05-02
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS3018PassSenate Resolution Celebrating May 2, 2024, As "rhode Island College Day" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-05-02
Senate read and passed
RIS3017PassSenate Resolution Proclaiming May 5th Through May 11th Of 2024, To Be "tardive Dyskinesia (td) Awareness Week" In The State Of Rhode Island
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2024-05-02
Senate read and passed
RIS3016PassSenate Resolution Celebrating Rhode Island Independence Day On May 4, 2024
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2024-05-02
Senate read and passed
RIS2119Engross

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LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- LABOR RELATIONS ACT - Allows governmental employee union contracts to contain specific references to specific health insurance companies.
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2024-05-01
To House Labor Committee
RIS2837Intro

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HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE - Provides that the fifth day in April in each year be designated as "Rhode Island Gold Star Spouses Day" with appropriate exercises in public places and with flags flown at half-s...
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2024-05-01
Senate held on desk
RIS2095Intro

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EDUCATION -- CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES - Provides that parents and guardians of children with disabilities in private school have the same rights and remedies as parents/guardians of children in public school.
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2024-04-30
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2664Intro

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CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- TRESPASS AND VANDALISM - Changes the community service requirements of a sentence related to the violation of § 11-44-21.1 relating to defacing private residences, offices, businesses or commercial property.
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2024-04-30
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2972Intro

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STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES - Establishes general caseload limits for DCYF workers similar to those contained in the Council on Accreditation standards.
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2024-04-30
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS3013PassSenate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable Francis R. Stetkiewicz
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2024-04-30
Senate read and passed
RIS3011PassSenate Resolution Joyously Celebrating The 150th Anniversary Of The Official Founding Of The Berean Baptist Church Of Burrillville, Rhode Island, On October 20th Of 2024 And Declaring Said Day To Be "berean Baptist Church Day" In The State Of Rhode I...
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2024-04-30
Senate read and passed
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