SB 2298
(2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (Makes the owner of any vehicle not inspected as required by §§31-38-3 or 31-38-4 responsible for any fines or penalties imposed as a result of non-inspection and prohibits any law enforcement officer from citing the operator of said vehicle.)
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Feb 01 2018 |
06/22/2018 Referred To House Judiciary
Jun 22 2018
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SB 2408
(2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE (Authorizes hospital medical staff to elect whether or not to participate in a maintenance of certification program, to elect medical specialty board to implement the program and prohibits insurers from denying reimbursement based solely on this election)
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Feb 15 2018 |
06/21/2018 Referred To House H.E.W.
Jun 21 2018
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SB 2471
(2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- HEALTHY WORKPLACE (Creates the "Healthy Workplace Act of 2018" and establishes a cause of action against employers and employees for workplace bullying, harassment and other abusive conduct that is tolerated by employers.)
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Feb 15 2018 |
06/20/2018 Referred To House Labor
Jun 20 2018
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SB 2429
(2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE - COURTS - FAMILY COURT (Expands jurisdiction of the family court related to custody or guardianship of immigrant children to include immigrant persons between (18) years and (21) years of age for purposes of abuse and neglect determinations in accordance with federal law.)
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Feb 15 2018 |
06/20/2018 Referred To House Judiciary
Jun 20 2018
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SR 2738
(2018 Regular Session)
Senate Resolution Amending The Rules Of The Senate
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Mar 20 2018 |
06/14/2018 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Jun 14 2018
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SR 2481
(2018 Regular Session)
JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND (SESSIONS OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY) (Proposes a constitutional amendment which, if approved by the voters, changes the opening date of the general assembly to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January, and provides for adjournment no later than the Friday preceding Memorial Day.)
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Feb 15 2018 |
06/14/2018 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Jun 14 2018
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SB 2077
(2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE - UNANTICIPATED OUT-OF-NETWORK BILLS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES (Protects people with health insurance from surprise medical bills for emergency and other services by requiring a non-participating health care provider to bill an insured party only for a co-payment, or deductible.)
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Jan 18 2018 |
06/08/2018 Referred To House H.E.W.
Jun 08 2018
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SR 2958
(2018 Regular Session)
Senate Resolution Congratulating Nick Wishart On Becoming The First Rhode Islander To Complete The World Marathon Challenge
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Jun 07 2018 |
06/07/2018 Senate Read And Passed
Jun 07 2018
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SR 2957
(2018 Regular Session)
Senate Resolution Congratulating Entrepreneur And Physical Fitness Oracle Greg Glassman For The Success Of "Crossfit"
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Jun 07 2018 |
06/07/2018 Senate Read And Passed
Jun 07 2018
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SB 2100
(2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT (Provides that houses, condominiums, or other residential dwelling units, regardless of the number of rooms, which are used and/or advertised for rent for occupancy would be exempt from the state sales or hotel tax.)
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Jan 18 2018 |
06/07/2018 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Jun 07 2018
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SB 2196
(2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION - SUGARY DRINKS (Creates a tax on sugary drinks for the purpose of reducing the demand for those beverages, and discouraging the excessive consumption of, sugary drinks.)
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Feb 01 2018 |
06/07/2018 Committee Heard
Jun 07 2018
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SB 2320
(2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, AND PARTNERSHIPS -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT (Provides that the alternate window for documents filed with the secretary of state to take effect is increased from up to thirty (30) days to up to ninety (90) days.)
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Feb 15 2018 |
06/04/2018 Signed By Governor
Jun 04 2018
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SB 2950
(2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- RHODE ISLAND PARENTAL AND FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (Allows employee granted unpaid family/parental leave to substitute any accrued vacation/sick/ other appropriate leave for any part of the unpaid leave.)
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May 31 2018 |
05/31/2018 Introduced, Referred To Senate Labor
May 31 2018
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SB 2163
(2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE ACT (Prohibits the state from restricting persons from terminating pregnancy prior to fetal viability. Would repeal laws regulating abortion.)
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Jan 24 2018 |
05/31/2018 Committee Heard
May 31 2018
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SB 2941
(2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (Reserves 5% of energy efficiency funds for low-income residents for assistance to residents who seek financial assistance with electric bills but do not meet eligibility guidelines for other financial assistance programs.)
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May 31 2018 |
05/31/2018 Introduced, Referred To Senate Finance
May 31 2018
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SR 2939
(2018 Regular Session)
Senate Resolution Congratulating The Charles E. Shea High School Unified Basketball Team For Winning The Rhode Island Division Iv State Championship
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May 31 2018 |
05/31/2018 Senate Read And Passed
May 31 2018
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SR 2680
(2018 Regular Session)
Senate Resolution Amending The Rules Of The Senate
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Mar 20 2018 |
05/29/2018 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 29 2018
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SB 2433
(2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES - SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES - VIOLATIONS (Allows a person to make satisfactory arrangements for the payment of motor vehicle fines or costs, and would permit a person to request an ability to pay hearing before a license is suspended for failure to pay such fines or costs.)
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Feb 15 2018 |
05/25/2018 Referred To House Judiciary
May 25 2018
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SB 2589
(2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS - FOOD DONATIONS (Provides immunity to persons donating food to food banks.)
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Mar 01 2018 |
05/25/2018 Referred To House Judiciary
May 25 2018
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SB 2364
(2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX (Exempts from personal income tax the first $25,000 a taxpayer received from pensions, interest income, 401k plans and individual retirement accounts, and up to $50,000 for joint filers.)
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Feb 15 2018 |
05/24/2018 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 24 2018
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