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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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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SB 2809
(2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - NAMING THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND WELCOME CENTER (Names the welcome center at the University of Rhode Island "The Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center.")
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Apr 05 2018 |
06/14/2018 Signed By Governor
Jun 14 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 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 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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SR 2420
(2018 Regular Session)
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE LAW, COURT RULES OR TO POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CURRENTLY IN PLACE TO ENHANCE THE TIMELY AND COMPLETE DISCLOSURE OF DISCOVERABLE MATERIAL IN CRIMINAL CASES (Creates an 11 member task force to study changes to the law, court, or policies and procedures to enhance timely and complete disclosure of discoverable material in criminal cases, and would report back by January 1, 2020, and expire January 1, 2022.)
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Feb 15 2018 |
05/31/2018 Referred To House Judiciary
May 31 2018
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SB 2073
(2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDITS 2013 (Provides that applicants for historic tax credits shall have ninety (90) days after the date of the commission's written determination certifying the rehabilitation to pay the required three percent (3%) non-refundable fee to the division of taxation.)
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Jan 18 2018 |
05/31/2018 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
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 2371
(2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - FOUNDATION LEVEL SCHOOL SUPPORT (Provides that in determining local school aid, the state would annually provide each community no less than an amount equal to the aid given in the preceding fiscal year.)
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Feb 15 2018 |
05/29/2018 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 29 2018
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SR 2853
(2018 Regular Session)
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 TO YEAR UP PROVIDENCE (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) to Year Up Providence.)
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May 03 2018 |
05/29/2018 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 29 2018
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SB 2603
(2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- FISCAL NOTES (Establishes special requirements for fiscal impact statements relative to the department of corrections.)
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Mar 01 2018 |
05/25/2018 Referred To House Finance
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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SB 2420
(2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- TRIAL (Creates an 11 member task force to study changes to the law, court, or policies and procedures to enhance timely and complete disclosure of discoverable material in criminal cases, and would report back by January 1, 2020, and expire January 1, 2022.)
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Feb 15 2018 |
05/18/2018 Scheduled For Consideration (05/22/2018)
May 18 2018
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SR 2897
(2018 Regular Session)
Senate Resolution Proclaiming May As "Better Hearing And Speech Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
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May 17 2018 |
05/17/2018 Senate Read And Passed
May 17 2018
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SB 2301
(2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY - FAIR HOUSING PRACTICES (Prohibits discrimination in housing against those persons who have a lawful source of income.)
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Feb 01 2018 |
05/16/2018 Referred To House Judiciary
May 16 2018
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SB 2567
(2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' LICENSE - SAFE ROADS AND MANDATORY INSURANCE (Allows DMV to issue driving privilege licenses/permits to applicants unable to establish lawful presence in US which are not valid for ID purposes effective July 1, 2018.)
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Mar 01 2018 |
05/15/2018 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 15 2018
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SB 2467
(2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - THE HOSPITAL CONVERSION ACT (Requires that parties to a hospital conversion be subject to a review of any defined pension plan.)
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Feb 15 2018 |
05/11/2018 Referred To House H.E.W.
May 11 2018
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SR 2882
(2018 Regular Session)
Senate Resolution Commemorating "World Lupus Day" In The State Of Rhode Island On May 10, 2018
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May 10 2018 |
05/10/2018 Senate Read And Passed
May 10 2018
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SB 2863
(2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (Includes the general assembly elections in the risk-limiting audits within the jurisdiction of the board of elections.)
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May 03 2018 |
05/10/2018 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 10 2018
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