SB 25
(2019 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OMBUDSPERSON ACT (Creates ombudsperson program for developmental disabilities attached to department of administration with ombudsperson selected by committee named by governor to advocate on behalf of affected adults.)
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Jan 15 2019 |
04/23/2019 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Apr 23 2019
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SB 67
(2019 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS (Amends the definition of "individualized program plan" to require that evaluations issued thereby be conducted by an independent third party.)
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Jan 16 2019 |
04/23/2019 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Apr 23 2019
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SB 24
(2019 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- RHODE ISLAND PATHWAYS PROJECT (Requires the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) to conduct a study to assess the impact of using Medicaid funds to provide coverage for the treatment of the chronically homeless.)
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Jan 15 2019 |
04/10/2019 Referred To House Finance
Apr 10 2019
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SB 663
(2019 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY - WOODLAND PRESERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP ACT (Establishes and implements woodland stewardship and preservation programs managed by the department of environmental management administered by cities and towns through local comprehensive planning and zoning.)
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Mar 21 2019 |
04/10/2019 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Apr 10 2019
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SB 57
(2019 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- MICRO ZONE ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION ACT (Creates micro zones in distressed areas to stimulate economic revitalization/employment opportunities/business development through redevelopment of abandoned industrial/commercial structures.)
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Jan 16 2019 |
04/10/2019 Referred To House Finance
Apr 10 2019
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SB 58
(2019 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND PUBLIC ASSISTANCE CASELOAD ESTIMATING CONFERENCES (Requires the participation and input of the EOHHS, DHS, DCYF and BHDDH in medical assistance and public assistance caseload estimating conferences and the generation of monthly data to the members of the caseload estimating conference.)
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Jan 16 2019 |
04/10/2019 Referred To House Finance
Apr 10 2019
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SB 683
(2019 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE HEALTH CARE MARKET STABILITY (Establishes a reinsurance program in order to provide stability in the individual insurance market and imposes a shared responsibility payment penalty for individuals who do not have health insurance coverage with certain exceptions.)
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Mar 21 2019 |
04/09/2019 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Apr 09 2019
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SB 555
(2019 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES - RETIREMENT SECURITY ACT FOR LOCALLY ADMINISTERED PENSION FUNDS (Authorizes the general treasurer to withhold state aid to municipalities which do not meet certain requirements regarding locally-administered pension plans and, if applicable, funding improvement plans.)
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Mar 14 2019 |
04/09/2019 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Apr 09 2019
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SB 378
(2019 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- PUBLIC BUILDINGS (Authorizes the painting of a portrait of the president of the senate to be hung in the state house.)
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Feb 13 2019 |
04/03/2019 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Apr 03 2019
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SB 156
(2019 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - WEAPONS (Limits the issuance of pistol and revolver carry permits to the office of the attorney general.)
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Jan 24 2019 |
04/02/2019 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Apr 02 2019
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SB 251
(2019 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAX--NON-COLLECTING RETAILERS, REFERRERS, AND RETAIL SALE FACILITATORS ACT (Extends requirement to collect sales tax to remote sellers in a way that conforms to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision making it easier for states to compel collection of the sales tax from retailers who do not have a physical presence in their state.)
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Feb 07 2019 |
03/29/2019 Signed By Governor
Mar 29 2019
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SB 168
(2019 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE - PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTIONS - SMALL CLAIMS AND CONSUMER CLAIMS (Increases the maximum dollar amount from two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) to five thousand dollars ($5,000) for claims handled in small claims court.)
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Jan 24 2019 |
03/28/2019 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Mar 28 2019
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SB 498
(2019 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - LAW PRACTICE (Provides that the rules and regulations pertaining to the unauthorized practice of law committee would be approved and promulgated by the supreme court.)
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Feb 27 2019 |
03/28/2019 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Mar 28 2019
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SB 95
(2019 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- WINE DIRECT SHIPPER LICENSE (Creates a wine direct shipper license to allow for shipment of limited amounts of wine through the mail to eligible customers.)
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Jan 16 2019 |
03/27/2019 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Mar 27 2019
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SR 732
(2019 Regular Session)
Senate Resolution Thanking Former East Providence Police Chief Christopher Parella For His Nearly Twenty-Nine Years Of Meritorious And Devoted Service With The East Providence Police Department
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Mar 27 2019 |
03/27/2019 Senate Read And Passed
Mar 27 2019
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SB 539
(2019 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - EXCAVATION NEAR UNDERGROUND UTILITY FACILITIES (Requires any public utility or its contractor to reimburse an excavator for lost time expense incurred, including manpower and equipment from the utilities incorrect marking of underground utilities.)
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Mar 14 2019 |
03/26/2019 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Mar 26 2019
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SB 41
(2019 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (Extends the co-operation requirement public utilities have by law with contractors involved in state construction projects to municipal, political subdivisions and other quasi-governmental agencies.)
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Jan 16 2019 |
03/26/2019 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Mar 26 2019
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SB 37
(2019 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO-LOTTERY GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING (Authorizes and provide for online sports wagering through authorized hosting facilities in Rhode Island.)
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Jan 16 2019 |
03/25/2019 Signed By Governor
Mar 25 2019
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SB 318
(2019 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE (Allows individuals, who have not reached the age of eighteen (18) years, to vote in a primary election, as long as the voter will be eighteen (18) as of the date of the general or special election.)
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Feb 13 2019 |
03/21/2019 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Mar 21 2019
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SR 640
(2019 Regular Session)
Senate Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Bernard A. Harwood
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Mar 21 2019 |
03/21/2019 Senate Read And Passed
Mar 21 2019
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