Rhode Island Senator Walter Felag [D]

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RIS2516Intro
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EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS - Requires RIDE to develop type 1 diabetes informational materials for the parents and guardians of students that will be posted publicly on RIDE's website.
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2024-03-27
To Senate Education 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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2024-03-27
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee
RIS2211Intro
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COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- FAMILY COURT - Only protective orders issued against adults are to be transmitted to A.G.'s B.C.I. for inclusion in the R.O.N.C.O. system. Protective orders against juveniles will be accessible to law enforceme...
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2024-03-26
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2457Intro
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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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2024-03-26
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2627Intro
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FOOD AND DRUGS -- HEALTHY KIDS ACT - Mandates that all restaurants offering children's meals offer at least two (2) children's meals that complies with certain detailed nutritional standards set forth in the act.
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2024-03-26
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee
RIS2127Engross
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- MANUFACTURING AND WHOLESALE LICENSES - Allows manufacturer-wineries to sell up to three (3) drinks of wine for on-site consumption or three (3) bottles of wine for off-site consumption or three (3) bottles of wine for off-site ...
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2024-03-22
To House Small Business Committee
RIS2126Intro
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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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2024-03-22
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee
RIS2128Intro
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LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- POSTING OF VETERANS' BENEFITS AND SERVICES - Requires employers in the state with more than 50 employees to display a poster containing basic information on veterans' benefits and services be created and distributed by th...
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2024-03-22
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee
RIS2146Intro
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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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2024-03-22
To Senate Education Committee
RIS2153Intro
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WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- FRESHWATER LAKE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - Establishes the Rhode Island lake management program and a restricted receipt account as a find within the department of environmental management to aid with lake and pond management issue...
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2024-03-22
To Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee
RIS2256Intro
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PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Makes changes to the access to public records act, including clarifying various provisions, increasing the sanctions for knowing and willful violations of the law, and making certain traffic accident data ...
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2024-03-22
[Hearing: Mar 28]
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2426Intro
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STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS - Allows school committees to add item(s) not appearing in published notice to their agendas for purposes of discussion only if the revised agenda is filed with the secretary of state and posted on distri...
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2024-03-22
[Hearing: Mar 28]
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2415Intro
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PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS - Designates Sapowet Marsh Management Area, comprised of two hundred ninety-six (296) acres, more or less, located within the town of Tiverton and Sapowet Cove as open space to be utilized for passiv...
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2024-03-22
[Hearing: Mar 28]
To Senate Housing and Municipal Government Committee
RIS2694Intro
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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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2024-03-22
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee
RIS2700Intro
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COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES - Provides protection and prevent the unethical, improper conduct and the collection of fees, by anyone advising or assisting a veteran filing a claim for disability benefit...
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2024-03-22
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee
RIS2696Intro
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HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE - Directs the governor to select a day and annually order the lowering of flags to half-mast on any state buildings to honor the passing of first responders.
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2024-03-22
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee
RIS2699Intro
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MOTOR VEHICLES AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES - Removes the requirement that the applicant for a Bronze Star Medal license plate pay a registration fee or transfer charge.
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2024-03-22
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee
RIS2639Intro
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TAXATION -- COLLECTION OF TAXES GENERALLY - Allows municipalities that issue tax bills via mail to develop programs to provide adequate notice through other digital means.
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2024-03-22
[Hearing: Mar 28]
To Senate Housing and Municipal Government Committee
RIS2839Intro
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PUBLIC 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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2024-03-22
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee
RIS2810Intro
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FISH AND WILDLIFE -- DEER HUNTING - Modifies reporting requirements regarding collisions between vehicles and wildlife where the vehicle has been substantially damaged.
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2024-03-22
To Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee
RIS2853Intro
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PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RHODE ISLAND UTILITY FAIR SHARE ROADWAY REPAIR ACT - Requires that public utilities plan utility work in accordance with the state transportation improvement program schedules when working on state roads.
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2024-03-22
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2828Intro
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CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Allows law enforcement to utilize mufflers, silencers, or other devices for deadening or muffling the sound of a firearm while acting within the scope of their official duties under the supervision of the police chief o...
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2024-03-22
[Hearing: Mar 28]
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2381Intro
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HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REGISTRATION OF NURSING ASSISTANTS - Establishes home care nursing assistants licensed by the department of health to work exclusively in home care.
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2024-03-21
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee
RIS2455Intro
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STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES -- FOSTER PARENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS - Requires DCYF to prepare an annual report of all findings of suspected and/or verified violations of this chapter and share report on its w...
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2024-03-21
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2657Intro
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MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGES - Includes the governor's commission on disabilities in the decision making process for the disability parking enforcement enhancement program and requires an annual report be submitted to...
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2024-03-21
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2724Intro
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INSURANCE -- NONPROFIT DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAIR SHARE FOR DENTAL CARE ACT - Requires carriers offering dental benefit plans to annually submit information which includes the current and projected medical loss ratio for cla...
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2024-03-21
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee
RIS2202Intro
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CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Requires safe storage of firearms/provides civil and criminal penalties for violations/adds rifles and shotguns to the types of firearms requiring a trigger lock to be included with purchase/requires firearms dealers po...
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2024-03-20
To House Judiciary Committee
RIS2203Intro
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LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - Prohibits an employer, employment agency, labor organization, or employee from directly or indirectly committing any act declared to be an unlawful employment practice.
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2024-03-19
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2674Intro
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EDUCATION -- COMPENSATION FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS - Allows college athletes and prospects to enter into contracts receive compensation for use of their name, image and likeness rights and would prohibit colleges and at...
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2024-03-19
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2793PassSenate Resolution Commemorating The Celebration Of St. Joseph's Day
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2024-03-19
Senate read and passed
RIS2792PassSenate Resolution Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day And The 100th Anniversary Of The Establishment Of Diplomatic Relations Between The United States Of America And Ireland
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2024-03-19
Senate read and passed
RIS2089Intro
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TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING - Amends the definition of "low and moderate income housing" to include housing secured by a federal government voucher or subsidy.
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2024-03-14
To Senate Housing and Municipal Government Committee
RIS2206Intro
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BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- REAL ESTATE SALES DISCLOSURES - Allows a homebuyer to void a purchase and sales agreement prior to the transfer if the seller fails to provide a written sales disclosure.
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2024-03-14
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2450Intro
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PROPERTY -- SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES - Amends notice requirements for self-storage facility before perfecting lien, to wit; 7 consecutive days of publication on a publicly accessible website or subsequent written notice to lessee, or publicati...
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2024-03-14
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2461Intro
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INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT - Defines a "consumer accessible fair market value" for a vehicle valuation figure.
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2024-03-14
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2496Intro
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THE CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - Authorizes the submission of proposals for several bonds to the people of the state at the general election to be held in November, 2024. These bonds relate to capital development and the "green economy."
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2024-03-14
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2791PassSenate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable Deborah J. Kelso
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2024-03-14
Senate read and passed
RIS2790PassSenate Resolution Proclaiming March 14th As A Day To Commemorate The History Of The Symbol
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2024-03-14
Senate read and passed
RIS2789PassSenate Resolution Designating February Of 2024 As "american Heart Month" To Raise Awareness About Cardiovascular Disease And The Importance Of Knowing One's Cholesterol
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2024-03-14
Senate read and passed
RIS2695Intro
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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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2024-03-13
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee
RIS2786Intro
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- MANUFACTURING AND WHOLESALE LICENSES - Allows for the holder of a manufacturer's license to be able to transport beer, spirits or wine between its satellite taprooms.
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2024-03-13
To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee
RIS2269Intro
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INSURANCE -- CASUALTY INSURANCE RATING - Prevents insurance companies from treating widowed persons differently than married persons when establishing or maintaining an insured's rate or classification respecting the operation of a personal motor veh...
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2024-03-12
To Senate Commerce Committee
RIS2319Intro
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TAXATION -- 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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2024-03-12
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2685Intro
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INSURANCE -- CASUALTY INSURANCE RATING - Prohibits an insurance carrier from assessing a premium surcharge against an insured for making an inquiry regarding the terms of their policy.
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2024-03-12
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2676Intro
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CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Increases sentences for carrying a firearm when committing a crime of violence and for possessing a stolen firearm and requires that a person convicted of these offenses serve a period of time in which they would not be...
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2024-03-12
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2653Intro
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CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ASSAULT WEAPONS - Bans the possession, sale, and transfer of assault weapons. Possession of assault weapons owned on the effective date of this act to be "grandfathered". Violations are punishable by a fine or imprisonment.
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2024-03-12
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2756Intro
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TOWNS AND CITIES -- RETIREMENT SECURITY ACT FOR LOCALLY ADMINISTERED PENSION FUNDS - Requires municipalities managing their own pension system to submit a statutorily required actuarial experience study to the advisory council to locally administered...
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2024-03-08
To Senate Finance Committee
RIS2758Intro
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BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- RYAN'S LAW - Overprescribing, death resulting, would result in three (3) year license suspension.
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2024-03-08
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee
RIS2771Intro
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CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THREATS AND EXTORTION - Considers election officials and poll workers "public officials" for purposes of the prohibition on making threats to public officials.
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2024-03-08
To Senate Judiciary Committee
RIS2094Intro
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MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- LIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND REFLECTORS - Authorizes designated state and local election officials with supervisory responsibility over polling locations the use of amber flashing safety lights on their vehicles.
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2024-03-07
To Senate Judiciary Committee
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