Rhode Island Bills

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 24, 2024

SB 2211: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- FAMILY COURT

Only protective orders issued against adults are to be transmitted to A.G.'s B.C.I. for inclusion in the R.O.N.C.O. system. Protective orders against juveniles will be accessible to law enforcement.

Bob Britto (D) Walter Felag (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Frank Ciccone (D)

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 24, 2024

SB 3139: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES

Provides that vendors, parent corporations, subsidiaries, affiliates, or subcontractors of the state are prohibited from bidding on requests for proposals if the person or entity has a conflict of interest as defined by the code of ethics.

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2024

HB 8217: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- MOTOR PASSENGER CARRIERS -- NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION

Establishes a safe and reasonable regulatory framework for companies and drivers providing non-emergency medical transportation services to a population of vulnerable passengers through coordination with the state's health and human service agencies.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 24, 2024

SB 2992: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTY

Requires towns and cities to publish a list of abandoned properties and makes various other amendments relative to the sale of abandoned property by a receiver.

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2024

HB 7057: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- CONTRACTORS BONDS

Provides that upon application, and good cause, the state may waive the bonding requirement for certified minority business enterprises or women owned businesses.

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2024

HB 7721: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Outlines the requirements and process for LEAs to get written parental consent before conducting an evaluation, reevaluation, making an initial placement/changes in placement/the individual education program of a student in a special education program.

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2024

HB 7105: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES

Gives authority to the department of labor and training to enforce violations relating to the performance of glazing work. This act would also add civil monetary penalties for violations of the chapter.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 24, 2024

SR 3147: JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A BI-PARTISAN PREPARATORY COMMISSION TO ASSEMBLE INFORMATION ON CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS IN PREPARATION FOR A VOTE BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS ON THE HOLDING OF A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIV SECTION 2 OF THE RHODE ISLAND CONSTITUTION

This resolution would provide for a twelve (12) member bi-partisan commission to assemble information on constitutional questions in preparation for a vote by electors on holding a constitutional convention, and who would report back by September 1, 2024.

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2024

HB 8180: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION TAX CREDITS

HB 8180 clarifies the rules for Rhode Island's motion picture production tax credit by expanding which expenses count toward the credit. The bill ensures that all costs for goods and services performed within the state qualify as certified production costs, provided they are incurred and paid during the production process. This change directly affects film and television companies making movies, documentaries, or commercials in Rhode Island, allowing them to include a broader range of local expenses when applying for the tax incentive. The legislation also defines specific eligibility requirements, such as needing at least 51% of filming days or budget spent in the state, while excluding certain types of content like news coverage or reality television. By updating these definitions, the law aims to provide clearer guidance on how production companies can utilize the state's financial support for local media projects.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 24, 2024

SB 2873: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- DENTAL INSURANCE LOSS RATIO REPORTING AND STUDY ACT

Requires dental health insurance carriers to file an actuarial memorandum disclosing its incurred claims/earned premiums, to assist the health insurance commissioner with respect to a study report/recommendations regarding a dental insurance loss ratio.

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2024

HB 7294: AN ACT RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- HUNTING AND HUNTING SAFETY -- CAPTIVE HUNTING PROHIBITED

Prohibits captive hunting for domestic or wild animals and does not prohibit the release of domestic game birds for hunting on licensed shooting preserves.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 24, 2024

SB 2937: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES

Extends the "lookback" period for repeat offenses involving driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs under § 31-27-2 and for repeat offenses related to failure or refusal to submit to chemical tests under § 31-27-2.1 from five to ten years.

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