SB 498
(2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- ELECTRONIC BOOK LICENSES TO LIBRARIES AND SCHOOLS (Requires publishers to provide electronic book licenses to libraries and schools on reasonable terms, when a publisher offers to license electronic books and digital audiobooks to the public in Rhode Island.)
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Mar 07 2023 |
05/31/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 31 2023
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SB 562
(2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES (Requires every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2024, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and other products.)
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Mar 07 2023 |
05/31/2023 Referred To House Finance
May 31 2023
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SB 808
(2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT (Provides that landlords would pay interest on security deposits in residential landlord-tenant matters.)
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Mar 23 2023 |
05/30/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 30 2023
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SB 365
(2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT (Increases the amount of time of notice a residential landlord must give to a tenant prior to any rent increase.)
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Feb 16 2023 |
05/30/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 30 2023
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SB 989
(2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM (Establishes Rhode Island municipal transportation infrastructure program to pay for municipal roadwork.)
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May 15 2023 |
05/25/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 25 2023
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SB 117
(2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- COMMISSION TO MONITOR THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN STATE GOVERNMENT (Establishes a commission to study the use of artificial intelligence in the decision-making process of state government.)
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Feb 01 2023 |
05/25/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 25 2023
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SB 1006
(2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES (Amends several sections of law relating to zoning ordinances to provide uniform zoning standards for accessory dwelling units.)
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May 15 2023 |
05/25/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 25 2023
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SB 865
(2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- IDENTIFICATION OF STATE PENSION FUNDS WITH MILITARY CONTRACTORS ACT (Requires the state investment commission to identify pension fund investments in military weapon manufacturers whether held directly or indirectly.)
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Mar 30 2023 |
05/25/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 25 2023
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SB 407
(2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATION OF BICYCLES--HIGHWAY SAFETY ACT (Amend several chapters regarding the operation of bikes on state highways and interaction with motor vehicles, reckless driver accountability program & speed limits in thickly settled areas/business districts.)
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Feb 16 2023 |
05/25/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 25 2023
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SB 63
(2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL EDUCATION OMBUD (Establishes the RI ombud for special education who ensures school districts throughout the state meet the minimum standards required to comply with the individualized education programs for students with disabilities.)
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Feb 01 2023 |
05/24/2023 Referred To House Education
May 24 2023
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SR 1063
(2023 Regular Session)
Senate Resolution Supporting “Period Poverty Awareness Week” On May 22-28, 2023, In The State Of Rhode Island
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May 23 2023 |
05/23/2023 Senate Read And Passed
May 23 2023
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SR 1026
(2023 Regular Session)
Senate Resolution Honoring And Celebrating "Armed Forces Day" On May 20Th, 2023, In The State Of Rhode Island
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May 18 2023 |
05/18/2023 Senate Read And Passed
May 18 2023
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SB 1003
(2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HISTORICAL AREA ZONING (Authorizes the town of South Kingstown to adopt a local ordinance to delay the demolition of historic properties located in the town.)
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May 15 2023 |
05/18/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 18 2023
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SB 224
(2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM (Establishes the Rhode Island student loan repayment program wherein eligible individuals may apply to have their student loans, or a portion thereof, paid by the state directly to the individual’s lending agency.)
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Feb 16 2023 |
05/18/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 18 2023
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SR 1025
(2023 Regular Session)
Senate Resolution Proclaiming May As "Better Hearing And Speech Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
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May 18 2023 |
05/18/2023 Senate Read And Passed
May 18 2023
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SB 551
(2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND CLIMATE CHANGE AND OCEAN PROTECTION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACT (Appropriates five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) per fiscal year to invest in a climate change and ocean protection workforce development grant program.)
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Mar 07 2023 |
05/18/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 18 2023
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SB 202
(2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- FORCE-FED POULTRY PRODUCTS (Prohibits force-feeding to create a force-fed poultry product nor hire another to engage in force feeding of a poultry product. Violations would be subject to a civil penalty.)
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Feb 16 2023 |
05/17/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 17 2023
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SB 702
(2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STUDENT COMPUTER DEVICE PRIVACY (Prohibits an educational institution or school district from accessing or using location data for tracking a student's institutional device or personal device, except in limited circumstances.)
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Mar 22 2023 |
05/17/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 17 2023
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SB 13
(2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS (Allows schools to maintain on-site an undesignated supply of glucagon for emergency purposes. Provides for training of all school employees in the basics of diabetes care and allows for further training of delegated care aides for students with diabetes.)
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Jan 18 2023 |
05/17/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 17 2023
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SB 607
(2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- FIELD TRIALS AND SHOOTING PRESERVES -- CAPTIVE HUNTING PROHIBITED (Prohibits captive hunting for domestic or wild animals. This act does not prohibit the release of upland game birds for hunting on licensed shooting preserves.)
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Mar 07 2023 |
05/17/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 17 2023
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