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| Position | Bill | Status | Summary | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | S0315 | Passed | Statute of limitation for childhood sex abuse claims extended to 35 years. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-07-01 Signed by Governor |
| #2 | S0167 | Introduced | Prohibits the use of wild or exotic animals in traveling animal acts and sets forth the penalties for violation of such prohibition. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-04-04 |
| #3 | H5507 | Passed | Codifies the lawful procedure for a bicyclist to follow when complying with traffic control signals. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-07-15 Signed by Governor |
| #4 | S0397 | Engrossed | Exempt New Shoreham from the jurisdiction of the division of PUC for purposes of regulating transportation network companies, and allows the town to establish its own regulatory framework regarding transportation network company services. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-06-05 |
| #5 | S0823 | Passed | Allows the town of East Greenwich to adopt a flexible tiered tax classification system regardless of whether it is a revaluation or update year and also to provide an exemption to small businesses for tangible personal property taxes. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-06-07 Signed by Governor |
| #6 | S0960 | Introduced | Expands certain rights of persons with developmental disabilities. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-06-06 |
| #7 | S0080 | Introduced | Authorizes tax assessors to use the last revaluation as the assessed valuation. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-06-13 Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study |
| #8 | S0001 | Passed | Senate Resolution Expressing Profound Sympathy On The Passing Of Sandra A. Behar [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-02 Senate read and passed |
| #9 | H5007 | Passed | House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of John Thomas Leyden [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-02 House read and passed |
| #10 | H5000 | Passed | House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Most Reverend, Bishop Robert E. Mulvee [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-02 House read and passed |
| #11 | H5002 | Passed | House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable Raymond W. Fogarty [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-02 House read and passed |
| #12 | S0003 | Passed | Senate Resolution Expressing Profound Sympathy On The Passing Of Suzanne Carcieri [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-08 Senate read and passed |
| #13 | S0004 | Passed | Senate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable John Sidney Mccain Iii [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-08 Senate read and passed |
| #14 | S0005 | Passed | Senate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President Of The United States [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-08 Senate read and passed |
| #15 | H5006 | Passed | House Resolution Expressing Sincere Condolences On The Passing Of Alfred Carpionato [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-02 House read and passed |
| #16 | H5005 | Passed | House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable George A. Castro [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-02 House read and passed |
| #17 | H5004 | Passed | House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable David W. Dumas [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-02 House read and passed |
| #18 | H5001 | Passed | House Resolution Honoring Warwick Police Chief Stephen Mccartney On His Retirement And Thanking Him For His Forty-five Years Of Exemplary Public Service [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-02 House read and passed |
| #19 | H5003 | Passed | House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President Of The United States [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-02 House read and passed |
| #20 | S0002 | Passed | Senate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable Harold J. Miller [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-08 Senate read and passed |
| #21 | H5009 | Introduced | Directs school districts experiencing high rates of student absenteeism to establish attendance review teams to address this absenteeism. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-30 |
| #22 | H5012 | Introduced | Amends towing storage act and clarifies towing and storage issues. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-02-11 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (02/13/2019) |
| #23 | H5008 | Passed | Provides for the review of existing and the development of new statewide academic standards by the commissioner of education. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-07-08 Signed by Governor |
| #24 | H5016 | Passed | Joint Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study Veteran And Military Spouse Education And Employment Opportunities (would Extend The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Special Legislativ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-06-11 Senate passed in concurrence |
| #25 | H5011 | Introduced | Clarifies the status of pilot payments to the town of Exeter in view of its not presently having a police department. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-05-15 |
| #26 | H5015 | Passed | Allows the board of canvassers of the town of Bristol to combine two (2) or more voting districts for the representative district 68 special election in March, 2019. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-02-13 Effective without Governor's signature |
| #27 | H5014 | Passed | Allows Kevin Daniel McKeegan to join Amanda Curry and Adam Polansky in marriage on or about June 15, 2019, within the Town of Portsmouth, Rhode Island. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-03-21 Effective without Governor's signature |
| #28 | H5010 | Introduced | Defines as "disabled," persons receiving veterans' affairs disability benefits paid by the federal government for purposes of property tax relief and would be retroactive to January 1, 2018. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-05-08 |
| #29 | H5013 | Passed | Allows Andrew Gavin to join Alison Gavin and Joey Ho in marriage on or about May 4, 2019, within the City of Newport, Rhode Island. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-03-21 Effective without Governor's signature |
| #30 | H5018 | Passed | House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Josefina "doÑa Fefa" Rosario [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-03 House read and passed |
| #31 | H5017 | Passed | House Resolution Expressing Profound Sympathy On The Passing Of Suzanne Carcieri [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-03 House read and passed |
| #32 | H5020 | Passed | House Resolution Extending Sincere Condolences On The Passing Of Laura RodrÍguez [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-03 House read and passed |
| #33 | H5019 | Passed | House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable John Sidney Mccain Iii [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-03 House read and passed |
| #34 | H5024 | Introduced | Creates the joint committee of the repealer to compile suggestions for repeal of statutes, regulations, and executive orders received from citizens, businesses, and government agencies. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-02-27 |
| #35 | H5031 | Introduced | Clarifies that § 34-7-4 ("right of footway denied") applies only to private rights of footway. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-24 |
| #36 | H5021 | Introduced | Criminalizes possession of a firearm by a minor, except when the minor is engaged in certain activities and when accompanied by a parent, guardian, or qualified adult. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-03-19 |
| #37 | H5029 | Introduced | Allows a classified employee, whose position is not fully funded through federal loans and/or grants to seek the nomination of or to be a candidate for elective state office. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-23 |
| #38 | H5022 | Introduced | Makes it unlawful for any person to carry a rifle or shotgun in any vehicle or conveyance or on or about their person whether visible or concealed subject to certain exceptions. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-05-29 Withdrawn at sponsor's request |
| #39 | H5023 | Passed | Expands family court jurisdiction to enter protective orders to provide for the safety and welfare of household pets in domestic abuse situations. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-06-28 Signed by Governor |
| #40 | H5037 | Introduced | House Resolution Adopting The Rules Of The House Of Representatives For The Years 2019 And 2020 [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-16 House passed Sub A |
| #41 | H5026 | Passed | Authorizes the town of Barrington to fill a vacancy on the Barrington town council by combining all town council voting districts into one district for a special election in 2019. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-23 Effective without Governor's signature |
| #42 | H5032 | Introduced | Expands certain rights of persons with developmental disabilities. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-23 |
| #43 | H5033 | Introduced | Mandates that a program of financial literacy be taught to all students in the public high schools throughout the state of Rhode Island. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-06-25 |
| #44 | H5027 | Introduced | House Resolution Respectfully Requesting That The Rhode Island Attorney General And The Rhode Island Board Of Elections Initiate A Campaign To Reform The Rhode Island Campaign Process By Initiating A Lawsuit Against Those Entities And People Who Try ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-03-14 Withdrawn at sponsor's request |
| #45 | H5034 | Passed | Allows state employees who had also been a correctional officer to elect to combine their service time earned from each job, for the determination of their retirement eligibility date and calculation of retirement benefits. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-07-15 Signed by Governor |
| #46 | H5035 | Introduced | Creates a special motor vehicle registration plate for The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-05-22 |
| #47 | H5025 | Introduced | Provides copies of public records at no cost to state legislators acting in their official capacity and in the furtherance of legislative business or oversight. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-02-06 |
| #48 | H5036 | Introduced | Expands the existing disability business enterprises program by allowing Veterans' Affairs, the Social Security Administration and others to verify that a business owner has a disability and is eligible for the current program. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-06-21 |
| #49 | S0006 | Passed | Senate Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Frank Ciccone, Ii [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-08 Senate read and passed |
| #50 | S0007 | Passed | Allow the Honorable Hanna M. Gallo to join Claritza Mejia Salazar and Thomas G. Casale in marriage on or about January 11, 2019, within the City of Providence, Rhode Island. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2019-01-09 Signed by Governor |
