Rhode Island Bills

sponsored by James A. Seveney

Bill Title Introduced Latest Action↓
SB 2653 (2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- LARGE CAPACITY FEEDING DEVICE BAN OF 2022 (Makes it a felony for an individual to possess any semi-automatic firearm magazine which is capable of holding more than ten (10) rounds of ammunition. Violations are punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment or a fine of up to $5,000.)
Mar 10 2022 06/14/2022 Defeated In Committee
Jun 14 2022
SB 2055 (2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY TAX RELIEF (Defines as “disabled,” persons receiving veterans’ affairs disability benefits paid by the federal government for purposes of property tax relief.)
Jan 25 2022 06/14/2022 Senate Read And Passed
Jun 14 2022
SB 2753 (2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- REFUNDING BOND AUTHORITY (Changes the designations of "state budget office" to the "office of management and budget".)
Mar 24 2022 06/14/2022 Senate Read And Passed
Jun 14 2022
SB 2188 (2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION (Allows municipalities to establish a program providing property tax exemption to active duty individuals who volunteer services as a firefighter or emergency medical technician.)
Feb 08 2022 06/14/2022 Senate Read And Passed
Jun 14 2022
SB 2454 (2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION (Includes the national guard in the definition of who is eligible for veterans' exemptions.)
Mar 01 2022 06/14/2022 Senate Read And Passed
Jun 14 2022
SB 2573 (2022 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.)
Mar 10 2022 06/14/2022 Senate Passed Sub A
Jun 14 2022
SB 2315 (2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION (Provides that the town of Bristol would be authorized to exempt from taxation, or otherwise enter into payment in lieu of tax agreements regarding property in the town of Bristol of qualifying nonprofit, charitable organizations.)
Feb 15 2022 06/09/2022 Committee Recommends Passage In Concurrence
Jun 09 2022
SB 2883 (2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (Establishes a program to increase the adoption of broadband services for local and statewide entities, both public and private, to be funded by federal funds and state appropriations.)
Apr 15 2022 06/02/2022 Referred To House Finance
Jun 02 2022
SB 2132 (2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES (Holders of Class B licenses shall offer the public food during times alcoholic beverages are sold to the public.)
Jan 25 2022 06/01/2022 Effective Without Governor's Signature
Jun 01 2022
SB 2981 (2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- BURIAL OF VETERANS -- HMONG LAOTIAN GUERILLA UNITS (Provides certain benefits to members of the Hmong Laotian special guerilla units who served in the secret war in the Kingdom of Laos during the Vietnam War in conjunction with the United States armed forces as granted to Rhode Island veterans.)
May 19 2022 06/01/2022 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Jun 01 2022
SB 2291 (2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM (Direct the council on elementary and secondary education to provide professional support and assistance to LEAs regarding effective ways to use data such as the LEA’s budget and demographics, school culture, and assessments to improve student performance.)
Feb 15 2022 05/26/2022 Referred To House Finance
May 26 2022
SB 2691 (2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- 2022 ENERGY STORAGE ACT (Requires the PUC to initiate the process of evaluating the barriers to and opportunities for electric energy storage resources to be connected to the electric distribution system.)
Mar 17 2022 05/26/2022 Referred To House Corporations
May 26 2022
SB 2217 (2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (Creates appointment of executive director of coastal resources management as an employee and respected staff of coastal resource management to coordinate with DEM and division leaders to plan management of coastal resources.)
Feb 08 2022 05/20/2022 Referred To House State Government & Elections
May 20 2022
SB 2199 (2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES - INSURANCE BENEFITS (Enables adjunct faculty members eligible for state employee medical insurance.)
Feb 08 2022 05/20/2022 Referred To House Finance
May 20 2022
SB 2894 (2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS (Establishes a community mental health services revolving fund, to help fund the construction and renovation of facilities to provide mental health services.)
Apr 26 2022 05/19/2022 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 19 2022
SB 2679 (2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- EARLY LEARNING HUBS (Establishes "early learning hubs" to serve as an intermediary among regional partners in order to coordinate support for early learning providers in the delivery of early childhood care and education.)
Mar 15 2022 05/18/2022 Referred To House Finance
May 18 2022
SB 2664 (2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION ACT OF 2015 (Provides identity theft protections by requiring reporting of breaches by certain municipal and state agencies, and requires notice to collective bargaining agents where required and requires an explanation of remediation services.)
Mar 10 2022 05/18/2022 Referred To House Innovation, Internet, & Technology
May 18 2022
SB 2750 (2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- RHODE ISLAND UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (Eliminates the Rhode Island Underground Storage Tank financial advisory board and include the cleanup of residential heating oil tanks under the eligibility for reimbursement from the cleanup fund.)
Mar 24 2022 05/18/2022 Referred To House Finance
May 18 2022
SB 2453 (2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM--MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICE CREDITS (Allows members of the retirement system who served in the national guard or reserves and who qualify as veterans to purchase retirement service credits.)
Mar 01 2022 05/17/2022 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 17 2022
SB 2903 (2022 Regular Session)
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND SECURITY INTERESTS (Enables Rhode Island licensed new motor vehicle dealers to conduct vehicle identification number inspections.)
Apr 26 2022 05/17/2022 Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
May 17 2022

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