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All 25,118 Active 7,678 In committee 7,673 Passed 5,917 Signed 4,510 Failed 6,972

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2024

HB 8261: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR SITING ADVISORY TASKFORCE

Creates a taskforce to provide recommendations, advice and guidance to help expedite and provide technical assistance with regard to the development of solar energy systems on property owned by the state.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2024

HR 8352: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF TAMMY M. LAMBERTO ROY

This bill is a House resolution that extends condolences to the family of Tammy M. Lamberto Roy, who recently passed away. It recognizes her life as a special education teacher, a devoted mother and grandmother, and a community member from Woonsocket. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to Noel Roy, Jr. and his family to honor her memory.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2024

HB 7148: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COOPERATIVE SERVICE AMONG SCHOOL DISTRICTS

This bill restructures the Urban Collaborative in Rhode Island by establishing a new board of trustees to govern the organization instead of relying solely on existing school committees. The proposed board would include the superintendent of the Providence school district, representatives from other participating districts, and members appointed by the state's council on elementary and secondary education. Under the new rules, the collaborative would be authorized to run joint education programs and diagnostic services for students who struggle in traditional settings, while also allowing it to receive state and local funding as if it were an independent school district.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 7, 2024

SB 3102: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS

Expands the definition of door-to-door salespersons to include those who sell services and authorize the town of Cumberland to license and regulate door-to-door salespersons in the same manner as hawkers and peddlers.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 7, 2024

SB 2711: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES

Prohibits credit reporting, executions, attachments against a principal residence for judgments based on medical debt. Defines medical debt as an amount for the receipt of health care services, products, or devices.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 7, 2024

SB 2283: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- GOVERNOR'S WORKFORCE BOARD RHODE ISLAND

Creates a civic apprenticeship program for recent Rhode Island high school graduates to gain work experience working in Rhode Island state departments.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 7, 2024

SB 2487: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- MANUFACTURING AND WHOLESALE LICENSES

This bill prohibits manufacturers of distilled spirits and wines from holding or having any financial interest in a wholesaler's license within the state. The law bars manufacturers from owning, partnering with, or influencing wholesalers through various means such as stock ownership, shared directors, or guarantees. However, it allows current manufacturers who already hold both licenses to keep them, though they cannot transfer the wholesaler license to another party. The measure aims to separate the manufacturing and wholesale sides of the alcohol business to prevent conflicts of interest.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 7, 2024

SB 2414: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Allows the commissioners of the water and sewer commission for the town of Jamestown to limit its public water system's obligation to supply water only within designated and described area as opposed to the entire land area of the town.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 7, 2024

SB 2644: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW

SB 2644 establishes a formal process for condominium associations to notify and seek approval from mortgage holders before taking specific actions. Under this bill, associations must mail written requests to lenders, who are considered to have approved the action if they do not respond with a written denial within 65 days. The law clarifies that lenders cannot use this approval requirement to control the association's general administration or legal proceedings, ensuring the process remains focused on specific decisions. This change applies to condominiums created after July 1, 1982, and allows older condominiums to voluntarily adopt these rules through a written agreement.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 7, 2024

SB 2710: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- INTEREST AND USURY

This bill establishes a maximum interest rate for medical debt owed to healthcare facilities and professionals. Under the new rules, interest on such debt is capped between 1.5% and 4% per year, calculated based on federal Treasury yields, and applies only to debts created after the law takes effect. Additionally, the legislation prohibits charging any interest or late fees to patients who receive financial assistance. The changes directly affect consumers with unpaid medical bills and the healthcare entities that collect them.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 7, 2024

SB 2811: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

Provides that the legislature would be the body that negotiates on behalf of the state for all activities occurring in, on and over state submerged land extending beyond twenty-five (25) acres.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 7, 2024

HB 7129: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS

Allows school committees to add item(s) not appearing in published notice to their agendas for purposes of discussion only if the revised agenda is filed with the secretary of state and posted on district website at least 48 hrs in advance of the meeting.