| S2728 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Insurance (would Make Changes To The State Insurance Laws)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-08
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H7881 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses - Weapons (would Provide That Anyone Under The Age Of Eighteen (18) Years Of Age Would Not Possess A Firearm Unless They Fall Within Certain Specific Exceptions)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-08
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S2949 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Mary Ann Almeida
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-08
Senate read and passed |
| S2686 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Insurance - Motor Vehicle Property Damage Claims Settlement Act
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-08
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S2457 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Education -- University Of Rhode Island (would Promote The Capability Of The University Of Ri In The Areas Of Environmental/agricultural Research And Extension Education By Authorizing The Appropriation Of Additional State Funds To...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-08
Committee heard and continued |
| H7341 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Taxation - Sales Tax Permit (would Eliminate The Renewal Requirement For Retail Sales Tax Permits)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-08
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H8119 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-08
Withdrawn at sponsor's request |
| S2836 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Taxation - Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes (would Allow The Town Of Coventry To Establish A Tax Amnesty Program.)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-08
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H7956 | Pass | An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow The Honorable Sharon Drumm To Join Sherrie A. Amaral And Aaron L. Salinger In Marriage On Or About June 9, 2012, Within The Town Of Narragansett, Rhode Island)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-08
Signed by Governor |
| S2674 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Insurance - Unfair Competition And Practices
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-08
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H8057 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Taxation - Personal Income Tax (would Provide For A Capital Gains Tax Exemption With Respect To Investments Made In Rhode Island Businesses.)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-08
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S2487 | Pass | An Act Relating To Criminal Procedure - Arrest
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-08
Signed by Governor |
| S2822 | Pass | An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow Cynthia Gilham And Linda I. French To Join Liz French And Jason Landers In Marriage Within The City Of Newport, Rhode Island, On Or About July 6, 2012.)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-07
Signed by Governor |
| S2307 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Financial Institutions - Small Loan Lenders (would Repeal Sections Of The General Laws Allowing Deferred Deposit Providers, Also Known As Payday Lenders.)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-07
Meeting postponed (05/10/2012) |
| S2840 | Pass | An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow The Honorable Scott Avedisian To Join Christina Marie Monk And Thomas Anthony Geruso In Marriage On Or About June 23, 2012, Within The Town Of Narragansett, Rhode Island.)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-07
Signed by Governor |
| S2839 | Pass | An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow John C. Tormey To Join Christine Mary (delawrence) Aponte And Lawrence J. Quintal In Marriage Within The City Of Newport, Rhode Island, On Or About August 25, 2012.)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-07
Signed by Governor |
| H7471 | Pass | An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages - Retail Licenses (would Repeal The Exemption Granted To Plat 45, Lot 042 In The Town Of Smithfield If Any Class B, C, Or I License Is Not Renewed By December 31, 2011)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-04
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2915 | Pass | Senate Resolution Congratulating Sister Margaret Garvey P.b.v.m. On Her 75th Anniversary As A Religious Sister Of The Presentation Of The Blessed Virgin Mary
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-03
Senate read and passed |
| S2498 | Engross
Sine Die | An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Corrections Department
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-03
To House Judiciary Committee |
| S2619 | Engross
Sine Die | An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Department Of Environmental Management (would Promote The Efficient Function Of Dem By Removing Dem From Membership On The State Board Of Examiners Of Landscape Architects And Repealing The Chemical P...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-03
To House Environment and Natural Resources Committee |
| H7074 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Distressed Areas Economic Revitalization Act (would Redefine The Criteria For Certification As A Qualified Business Under The Distressed Areas Economic Revitalization Act.)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-03
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H7197 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To The General Assembly - Legislative Grants (would Prohibit Legislative Grants To Nongovernmental And Nonquasi-governmental Entities.)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-03
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H7419 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To General Assembly -- Joint Committee On Legislative Services (would Require Sens & Reps To Pay A Share For Their Health Ins. Benefits Equal To 20% & Would Prohibit Any Payment For Waiving Health Ins. Benefits & Would Prevent Those I...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-03
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S2636 | Engross
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Health And Safety - Lead Poisoning Prevention Act (would Amend The Lead Poisoning Prevent Act)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-03
To House Health, Education and Welfare Committee |
| S2379 | Pass | An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages - Retail Licenses (would Repeal The Exemption Granted To Plat 45, Lot 042 In The Town Of Smithfield If Any Class B, C, Or I License Is Not Renewed By December 31, 2011.)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-03
Effective without Governor's signature |
| H7449 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To General Assembly -- Health Benefits (would Provide That Members Of The General Assembly Receiving Health Benefits Shall Pay A Co-pay Amount Equal To The Highest Co-pay Amount Provided For In The Preceding Calendar Year In Any Contr...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-03
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H7923 | Intro
Sine Die | House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Develop A Strategy For Minimizing The Impact Of Massachusetts Gambling Facilities On Rhode Island Gambling Revenue (would Create A Commission Of 5 Members To Make A Comprehensive...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-03
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H7081 | Engross
Sine Die | An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Historian Laureate Of Rhode Island (would Establish The Position Of Historian Laureate In Rhode Island.)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-02
To House Health, Education and Welfare Committee |
| S2910 | Pass | Senate Resolution Recognizing And Commending J. Tanner Buterbaugh Upon Achieving Scouting's Most Distinguished Honor, The Rank Of Eagle Scout
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-02
Senate read and passed |
| H7334 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Cities And Towns (would Provide That In The Event A Municipality Conducts An Actuarial Study As Part Of An Effort To Reduce Its Pension-related Obligations, 50% Of Any And All Costs Associated With The Preparation Of The Study Shal...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-02
Committee heard and continued |
| H7262 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - State Expenditures (would Repeal A Section Of The State Pension And Retirement Reform Act Having To Do With An Assessment On Expenditures For Non-governmental Contractors)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-02
Committee heard and continued |
| S2911 | Pass | Senate Resolution Recognizing And Commending Andrew Wynsen Upon Achieving Scouting's Most Distinguished Honor, The Rank Of Eagle Scout
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-02
Senate read and passed |
| S2421 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Labor --overtime Pay (would Provide That The Overtime Pay Of Delivery Drivers/sales Merchandisers Would Be Subject To Subdivision 28-12-4.3(a)(7) Which Makes The Driver/sales Merchandiser Seek An Hourly Rate Subject To Regulations ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-02
Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study |
| H7983 | Pass | An Act To Vacate The Forfeiture Or Revocation Of The Charter Harrisville Pre-school, Inc.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-02
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S2912 | Pass | Senate Resolution Recognizing And Commending Peter David Dasilva Upon Achieving Scouting's Most Distinguished Honor, The Rank Of Eagle Scout
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-02
Senate read and passed |
| H7263 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Public Officers And Employees -- Retirement System (would Provide That The Assessment On Expenditures For Non-governmental Contractors Be Applied To Reduce The Required Annual Contribution To Be Made By The State To The Pension Fun...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-02
Committee heard and continued |
| H7996 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations - Employment Security - General Provisions (would Clarify The Definition Of Independent Contractor By Providing A Presumption That A Person Is An Employee Unless Certain Specific Conditions Are Met.)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-02
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S2440 | Engross
Sine Die | An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (would Clarify That The Ri Economic Development Corp. And Its Subsidiaries Must Conform To Applicable Provisions Of The State Guide Plan.)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-02
To House Municipal Government Committee |
| S2913 | Pass | Senate Resolution Congratulating Greg Gerritt On Receiving An Environmental Merit Award From The New England Office Of The Environmental Protection Agency In Recognition Of His Exceptional Work And Commitment To The Environment In 2011
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-02
Senate read and passed |
| H7264 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Public Officers And Employees -- Retirement System - Contributions And Benefits (would Extend The Exemption For Required Contributions To Include Fiscal Year 2013)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-02
Committee heard and continued |
| H8018 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Taxation -- Sales And Use Taxes-- Liability And Computation (would Exempt The Trade-in Value Of Pickup Trucks Under Ten Thousand Pounds Gross Weight From Sales Tax As Presently Available To Automobiles)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-02
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/08/2012) |
| S2243 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Human Services - The Rhode Island Works Program (would Allow A Family To Qualify For Low-income Child Care Assistance For The Time An Adult Member Of The Family Is Participating In Education Or Training, Provided That The Adult Is ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-02
Committee heard and continued |
| H8111 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers - Franchises (would Permit Cities And Towns To Grant Non-exclusive Franchise Rights To Telecommunications And Cable Services.)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-02
To House Finance Committee |
| S2473 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Towns And Cities - Budget Commissions (would Provide That Protections Under The State And Federal Constitutions, State Law, City Or Town Charters, Or The Noerr-pennington Doctrine Would Not Be Impaired In Implementation Of The Stat...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-02
Committee heard and continued |
| H7131 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Public Finance - State Funds (would Establish A Special Escrow Pension Lawsuit Satisfaction Fund, Which Would Be Funded In Part By Budget Surplus Revenues.)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-02
Committee heard and continued |
| H7875 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Public Officers And Employees - Retirement System - Contribution And Benefits (would Prevent Retirees Moving From State To Municipal Employment Or Vice Versa From Accumulating Pension Credits In More Than One System)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-02
Committee heard and continued |
| S2914 | Pass | Senate Resolution Proclaiming The Month Of May, 2012, To Be "brain Tumor Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-02
Senate read and passed |
| H8094 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations - Workers' Compensation Benefits (would Extend The Right To Reinstatement To The Workers Working Out Of A Hiring Hall Operating Pursuant To A Collective Bargaining Agreement.)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-02
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| S2908 | Pass | Senate Resolution Expressing Its Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Charles P. Agnew
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-01
Senate read and passed |
| H7924 | Pass | An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow The Honorable Patrick Clifford To Join Laura Allison Bernsten And Geoffrey Warren Knowlton In Marriage Within The City Of Newport, Rhode Island On Or About September 15, 2012.)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-01
Signed by Governor |
