| S1029 | Engross
Sine Die | Exempts from taxation the real and personal property at 415 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown of South County Community Action, Inc.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Senate read and passed |
| S1023 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires the board of education to make certain findings regarding the sending districts before granting approval to a new charter school project.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Senate read and passed |
| S0248 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires that school bus drivers' annual training include the national highway traffic safety administration's school bus driver in-service training series.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Placed on House Calendar (06/25/2015) |
| H6016 | Pass | Mandates the development of a transition plan by the DCYF and DBHDDH for all children under the jurisdiction of the family court who are developmentally delayed or seriously emotionally disturbed prior to the child turning age 21.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Signed by Governor |
| H6365 | Pass | House Resolution Creating A Special House Task Force To Study And Make Recommendations For The Implementation Of A Broadband Strategic Plan For The State Of Rhode Island (creates A 9 Member Task Force To Make A Comprehensive Study And Recommendations...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
House read and passed |
| S0462 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires state board of education approval of driver education courses for new drivers.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Placed on House Calendar (06/25/2015) |
| H6361 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the state budget office to produce a citizens' guide to the state budget that is easily readable and understandable by the general public.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Committee recommends passage |
| H5383 | Engross
Sine Die | Directs school superintendents to review and respond to discipline data where there is an unequal impact on students based on race, ethnicity, or disability. No out of school suspensions unless student's conduct meets certain standards.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
House read and passed |
| H6362 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires a judge or magistrate to grant a hardship license immediately upon the finding or admission of guilt to driving under the influence or refusal to submit to a chemical test, subject to a finding of need.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Committee recommends passage |
| H6367 | Pass | House Resolution Honoring Dr. Donald J. Farish On Being Named The Patriotic Speaker For The Town Of Bristol's 230th Fourth Of July Celebration
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
House read and passed |
| H5895 | Engross
Sine Die | Permits children under eighteen (18) years of age who are attending career and technical education schools, to participate in career and technical internships or teacher supervised job site training program.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| H6363 | Intro
Sine Die | Removes restrictions on electric distribution companies from utilizing certain ratemaking mechanisms in the general laws & permits such companies to rely on provisions in general laws for making adjustments in determining the company's cost of capita...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Committee recommends passage |
| H6364 | Pass | House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Review Rhode Island's Ongoing Participation In The Nurse Licensure Compact And To Provide Recommendations For Possible Alternatives To Staffing Of Nurses In Rhode Island's Hospit...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
House read and passed |
| H6366 | Engross
Sine Die | Joint Resolution Congratulating Susan Donovan On Receiving The 2015 Bristol 4th Of July Hattie Brown Award
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
House read and passed |
| H6360 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the director of labor and training to consider representatives from industries participating in non-trade apprenticeship programs when making appointments to the apprenticeship council.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Committee recommends passage |
| H5788 | Intro
Sine Die | Expedites the foreclosure procedure on vacant property, and amends the provisions of the RIGL on tax sales in order to establish priorities of tax liens, clarify the effect of late recordings and simplify procedures in the event of a void sale.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
House passed Sub A |
| S0500 | Engross
Sine Die | Senate majority leader is made a member of the joint committee on legislative services.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Senate read and passed |
| H5642 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes "The Rhode Island Family Home Visiting Act."
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Placed on House Calendar (06/25/2015) |
| S0424 | Engross
Sine Die | Makes a change in the definition of housing presumed to be in compliance with lead-safe laws.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Placed on House Calendar (06/25/2015) |
| H5429 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a voluntary arbitration proceeding for addressing the violations of condominium rules.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Committee continued |
| S0289 | Engross
Sine Die | Joint Resolution Extending The Reporting Dates For The Joint Resolutions Respectfully Requesting The Rhode Island Disabilities Council Examine And Refine Its Current Policies And Practices (extends The Reporting Dates For The Joint Resolutions Respec...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Placed on House Calendar (06/25/2015) |
| S0460 | Intro
Sine Die | Mandates each school district to adopt a written policy that addresses the use of Internet filtering measures for computer access in schools.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Placed on House Calendar (06/25/2015) |
| S0727 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits the use of prone restraints in certain facilities.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/25/2015) |
| H5349 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the DOT to complete snow removal on all sidewalks located on state highway overpasses, and on all pedestrian overhead walkways under the control of the state within (24) hours after the end of a snowstorm.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Placed on House Calendar (06/25/2015) |
| S0959 | Pass | Permits the town of Middletown to grant a proposed Class BV liquor license within 200' feet of a church.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Effective without Governor's signature |
| H5863 | Engross
Sine Die | Permits title examiners, attorneys, and members of genealogical societies to examine death certificates. No fees would be charged for searching or viewing said records.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Committee recommends passage in concurrence |
| H5839 | Intro
Sine Die | Repeals certain exemptions to the deceptive trade practices act for actions permitted under laws administered by the department of business regulation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
To House Judiciary Committee |
| H6071 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes available special motor vehicle registration plates for the Salt Water Anglers Association.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
House passed as amended (floor amendment) |
| H6107 | Intro
Sine Die | Clarifies the statutory provisions providing that newly constructed or rehabilitated property, as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and encumbered by a rent restriction covenant, be subject to an 8% tax.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Committee recommends passage of Sub A |
| S0082 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows an electric distribution company to only charge an interconnecting renewable customer for modifications related to interconnection, and would require work be completed no later than 60 days from the impact study or 180 days from application.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Committee recommends passage of Sub A |
| S0199 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows the department of human services to use low-income home energy assistance funds throughout the calendar year, establishes an arrearage program and requires the PUC to conduct a review of programs impacting low-income ratepayers.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Placed on House Calendar (06/25/2015) |
| H5853 | Intro
Sine Die | Permits the division of motor vehicles to create a special registration plate for private colleges and universities within the state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
House passed Sub A |
| S0495 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires that health care facilities seek the use of licensed Rhode Island nurses to satisfy staffing needs but would permit exceptions in certain emergency situations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Committee recommends passage of Sub A |
| H5547 | Intro
Sine Die | Permits the division of motor vehicles to create a special registration plate for state public colleges and universities.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
House passed Sub A |
| S0539 | Pass | Clarifies the definition of "mattress" in the "Responsible Recycling, Reuse, and Disposal of Mattresses Act".
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Effective without Governor's signature |
| H5615 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows owners of a free standing townhouse style condominium unit, with supportive condominium documents, to alter their unit beyond its existing footprint and/or unit boundaries.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Placed on House Calendar (06/25/2015) |
| S0918 | Pass | Allows a reverse mortgage lender to order a credit report and other information for a loan application prior to a mortgagor completing a counseling program.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S0668 | Pass | Eliminates the requirement that the 50 Branch Avenue be printed on the self-addressed envelopes accompanying mail ballots provided by the secretary of state, and would require that the envelope contain the address of the board.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Effective without Governor's signature |
| H5292 | Engross
Sine Die | Grants authority in the state of Rhode Island, to the exclusion of municipalities, to regulate unpiloted aerial vehicles.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
House read and passed |
| S0312 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits the use of direct cash assistance funds on electronic benefit cards for the purchase of certain items.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Placed on House Calendar (06/25/2015) |
| S0317 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires the state budget office to produce a citizens' guide to the state budget that is easily readable and understandable by the general public.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Committee recommends passage of Sub A |
| S0475 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes post-traumatic stress disorder a debilitating medical condition" for purposes of qualifying for medical marijuana.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Placed on House Calendar (06/25/2015) |
| H5976 | Intro
Sine Die | Gradually eliminates the use of powerboats on Stafford Pond in Tiverton, except for rescue and water treatment plant personnel.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence |
| H6265 | Intro
Sine Die | Provide that nomination papers for certain candidates for citywide nonpartisan office in the city of Woonsocket would require at least one hundred (100) signatures.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Committee recommends passage |
| H6081 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires business entities located in the town of Hopkinton to register with the town clerk, upon payment of a fee and the providing of certain information as determined by town ordinance.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence |
| H5219 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires policies and plans issued by health insurers to cover abuse-deterrent drug formulations of opioid analgesics in the same manner in which the policies and plans cover non-abuse deterrent drugs formations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
House passed Sub A |
| S0992 | Intro
Sine Die | Gradually eliminates the use of powerboats on Stafford Pond in Tiverton, except for rescue and water treatment plant personnel.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Placed on House Calendar (06/25/2015) |
| S0792 | Intro
Sine Die | Removes the thirty (30) day mail notice requirement those owing overdue court fees currently receive prior to their names being published.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Committee recommends passage |
| S0291 | Intro
Sine Die | Incrementally raises the two dollar eighty-nine cents ($2.89) per hour subminimum wage for tipped workers between the years 2016 and 2017.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
Placed on House Calendar (06/25/2015) |
| H6341 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides all tax bills issued by the Cumberland fire district due on or after July 1, 2016, would be paid in quarterly installments.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-06-25
House passed Sub A |
