Rhode Island Bills

sponsored by Brandon Potter

Bill Title Introduced Latest Action↓
HB 5095 (2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- STATE AID TO LIBRARIES (Requires that the state’s share to public libraries be fixed at twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount appropriated by the city or town in their budgets for fiscal year 2023, utilizing funds from the general fund or the American Rescue Plan Act.)
Jan 12 2023 04/19/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Apr 19 2023
HB 5813 (2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES (Extends the time for an inspection of a new motor vehicle from two (2) years to seven (7) years.)
Feb 22 2023 04/18/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Apr 18 2023
HR 6282 (2023 Regular Session)
House Resolution Proclaiming April 24, 2023, As "Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day" To Commemorate The Armenian Genocide Of 1915 To 1923, And In Honor Of Armenian-Americans
Apr 18 2023 04/18/2023 House Read And Passed
Apr 18 2023
HB 5959 (2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS (Allows citizens of a city or town who are at least sixteen (16) years of age to register to vote and to vote in school committee elections in municipalities where school committees are elected entities.)
Mar 01 2023 04/18/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Apr 18 2023
HB 5814 (2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OFFENSES AGAINST REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATE OF TITLE LAWS (Decreases the amount of the reinstatement fees for a motor vehicle registration or certificate of title which was revoked, denied or suspended and reduced reinstatement fees for suspension or revocation of registration or certificate of title.)
Feb 22 2023 04/18/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Apr 18 2023
HR 6281 (2023 Regular Session)
House Resolution Celebrating The 50Th Anniversary Of The Establishment Of Rihousing
Apr 18 2023 04/18/2023 House Read And Passed
Apr 18 2023
HB 6186 (2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- REBUILD RHODE ISLAND TAX CREDIT (Provides that prevailing wage requirements for rebuild Rhode Island and historic preservation tax credits do not apply to project applications submitted prior to January 1, 2023.)
Mar 22 2023 04/18/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Apr 18 2023
HB 5894 (2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS (Requires purchasers of firearms, to take and pass a basic firearm safety test and requires the firearm test administered by DEM be updated every two years, as deemed appropriate and repeals § 11-47-35.2.)
Mar 01 2023 04/17/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Apr 17 2023
HB 5893 (2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS (Prohibits purchases of more than one firearm in any thirty (30) day period.)
Mar 01 2023 04/17/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Apr 17 2023
HB 5508 (2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKERS' COMPENSATION--PROCEDURE (For purposes of liability of third persons for damages relating to claims for workers compensation, provides that reimbursement not be provided for certain damages, and reduces any award by any percentage of the employees comparative negligence.)
Feb 10 2023 04/17/2023 Committee Postponed At Request Of Sponsor (04/20/2023)
Apr 17 2023
HB 5367 (2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS (Prohibits the operation of an outdoor gun range within one mile or closer of any kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) schools.)
Feb 03 2023 04/17/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Apr 17 2023
HB 5912 (2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- IDENTIFICATION AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS (Requires law enforcement to submit any firearm seized in any investigation to the state crime laboratory and the bureau of alcohol, tobacco and firearms (BATF) for testing and tracing.)
Mar 01 2023 04/17/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Apr 17 2023
HB 5044 (2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HARM REDUCTION CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND PILOT PROGRAM (Extends the expiration date of the Harm Reduction Center Advisory Committee and Pilot Program by two years, from March 1, 2024, to March 1, 2026.)
Jan 11 2023 04/07/2023 Signed By Governor
Apr 07 2023
HR 6088 (2023 Regular Session)
HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES AND AMENDING THE PURPOSE, NAME, AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING ACT (This resolution would expand the purpose, amend the name and membership, and extend the reporting and expiration dates of the Commission from April 12, to June 7, 2025, and would expire on June 28, 2025.)
Mar 03 2023 04/06/2023 House Read And Passed
Apr 06 2023
HR 6263 (2023 Regular Session)
House Resolution Celebrating April Of 2023, As “Organ Donation Month” In The State Of Rhode Island
Apr 06 2023 04/06/2023 House Read And Passed
Apr 06 2023
HB 5613 (2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RESIDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS IN GOVERNMENT CUSTODY ACT (Requires state use actual residences of persons in government custody for redistricting purposes. Information would be collected by the department of corrections and forwarded to the secretary of state to be utilized for redistricting.)
Feb 15 2023 04/05/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Apr 05 2023
HB 5486 (2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT (Provides for specific restrictions and requirements for cannabis packaging that would protect children from gaining access to packaging and from being drawn to packaging that appeals to children.)
Feb 10 2023 04/05/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Apr 05 2023
HB 5762 (2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- HOLIDAYS (Creates a state holiday for the last day of Ramadan in accordance with the Islamic calendar.)
Feb 21 2023 04/05/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Apr 05 2023
HB 5583 (2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GENERAL PROVISIONS (Provides that imposition of fine only is not conviction under Rhode Island law and straight probation is not conviction, absent violation and specific findings, but probation is conviction for sentencing enhancements as mandated by law.)
Feb 15 2023 04/04/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Apr 04 2023
HB 6200 (2023 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS (Amends the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights providing greater accountability in the disciplinary process, the chief of police authority to impose discipline after the finding of a violation, appellate rights to the accused officer.)
Mar 24 2023 04/04/2023 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Apr 04 2023

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