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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 17, 2024

SB 2858: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $400,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RELATED DEMOLITION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND ALL COSTS RELATED THERETO, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF STATE HOUSING AID AT A REIMBURSEMENT RATE OR STATE SHARE RATIO OF NOT LESS THAN 75% AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE AND PROVIDED THAT THE AUTHORIZATION SHALL BE REDUCED BY THE AMOUNT OF CERTAIN GRANTS RECEIVED FROM STATE BOND PROCEEDS, FROM THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OR FROM THE RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY

Authorizes Providence to issue not more than $400,000,000 general obligation bonds & notes to finance the construction, related demolition, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, landscaping, furnishing and equipping of schools throughout the city.
Meghan Kallman (D) Sam Zurier (D) Sam Bell (D) Ana Quezada (D) Josh Miller (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 17, 2024

SB 2264: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TAXICABS AND LIMITED PUBLIC MOTOR VEHICLES

This bill establishes new age and mileage limits for taxicabs in the state, directly affecting taxi operators and vehicle owners. It prohibits putting any vehicle into service as a taxi if it is older than eight model years and bans operating a taxi once it reaches either 300,000 miles or ten model years, whichever happens first. The law includes a provision allowing the public utilities administrator to grant exemptions for older vehicles that are in exceptional condition and appear nearly new. Once signed, these rules will apply to all taxicabs used to transport passengers.
Jonathon Acosta (D) Ana Quezada (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 17, 2024

HB 7510: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TAXICABS AND LIMITED PUBLIC MOTOR VEHICLES

This bill updates regulations for taxicabs by setting specific limits on how long and how far these vehicles can operate before they must be retired. Under the new rules, a taxicab cannot be used once it reaches 300,000 miles or ten model years, whichever happens first, and it cannot be placed into service if it is already more than eight model years old. The legislation allows for exceptions in rare cases where a vehicle is in extraordinary condition, provided the operator proves the car looks and functions like a newer model to the satisfaction of the public utilities administrator. These changes directly affect taxi companies and drivers by establishing clearer standards for vehicle age and mileage to ensure safety and reliability.
Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung (R) Nathan Biah (D) Deb Fellela (D) Grace Diaz (D) David Morales (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 17, 2024

SB 2483: AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES, AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS -- ALBERT P. VALLIERE BIKE PATH

This bill officially designates the section of the Blackstone River Bike Path located in Woonsocket as the Albert P. Valliere Bike Path. It amends state laws to permanently record this new name for the specific trail segment. The change is purely commemorative and does not alter how the path is used or managed.
Melissa Murray (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 17, 2024

SB 2810: AN ACT RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- DEER HUNTING

This bill updates the rules for drivers who crash into deer and suffer significant vehicle damage. It requires these drivers to report the accident to a conservation officer within 24 hours. If the officer confirms the damage, the driver gets a certificate allowing them to keep and eat the deer, provided it is shared only with their immediate family. The law also gives drivers the first right to claim the animal and directs the Department of Environmental Management to create specific rules for handling these carcasses.
Bob Britto (D) Walter Felag (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Gordon Rogers (R)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 17, 2024

HB 7625: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PREVENTION OF HIV INFECTION

Eliminates prior authorization or step therapy requirement for prescriptions for any HIV prevention drug/prohibits the requirement of any copayment or the meeting of any deductible to obtain the prescription covered by the contract, plan, or policy.
Joe Shekarchi (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Susan Donovan (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Cherie Cruz (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 17, 2024

SB 3091: AN ACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RHODE ISLAND GENERAL LAWS SECTION 16-7-44 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,500,000 BONDS BY THE TOWN OF SCITUATE TO FINANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS AT THE SCITUATE SCHOOLS

This bill authorizes the town of Scituate to issue $3.5 million in bonds to fund construction and improvement projects at its local schools. The legislation allows the town to borrow this money through a specific state corporation to pay for necessary capital upgrades, a plan that was already approved by the town council and local voters. It includes a condition that any specific school projects funded by these bonds must first be approved by the Rhode Island Department of Education to qualify for potential state reimbursement. Once signed into law, the town can proceed with issuing the debt to finance these educational facilities.
Gordon Rogers (R)
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