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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 · Senate Jun 7, 2024

SB 2268: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- GROCERY STORES

Requires grocery stores to specifically limit the number of self-service checkout units to six (6) units per location. The consumer protection unit of the department of attorney general would have authority to enforce these restrictions.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 6, 2024

SR 3133: SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF TAMMY M. LAMBERTO ROY

This Senate resolution formally expresses condolences to the family of Tammy M. Lamberto Roy following her death. It acknowledges her life as a special education teacher, a dedicated mother, grandmother, and community member who passed away after a long battle with cancer. The bill authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Noel Roy, Jr. and his family.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 6, 2024

HR 7627: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF UTILIZING FEDERAL TITLE IV DOLLARS TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE ENROLLMENT IN SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION AT RIC

Creates a 12-member commission to study the feasibility of utilizing Federal Title IV-E dollars to enroll students in the field of social work, and who would report back to the House and Governor by October 1, 2024, and expire on January 24, 2025.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 6, 2024

HR 8340: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AND ACKNOWLEDGING JUNE OF 2024 AS "PORTUGUESE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill officially designates June 2024 as Portuguese American Heritage Month in Rhode Island to honor the state's Portuguese community. It recognizes the group's historical contributions to the state's economy, culture, and public life, as well as specific landmarks like the Our Lady of the Rosary Church. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to the Governor, Portuguese government officials, and a local nonprofit organization.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 6, 2024

HR 7329: HOUSE RESOLUTION URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PURSUE A BROAD RANGE OF MEASURES TO REDUCE THE DANGER OF NUCLEAR WAR, TO SIGN AND RATIFY THE TREATY ON THE PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS

This House resolution urges the federal government to take specific actions to reduce the risk of nuclear war, including renouncing the option of a first strike and removing nuclear weapons from hair-trigger alert status. The bill directly calls on the President and the Senate to sign and ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which would make possessing or using such weapons illegal under international law. Additionally, it requests the cancellation of plans to modernize the U.S. nuclear arsenal and the pursuit of an agreement among nuclear states to eliminate their stockpiles. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change federal law but serves as a formal recommendation to the executive and legislative branches.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 6, 2024

HR 8338: HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PAWTUXET RANGERS

This bill is a celebratory resolution that formally recognizes the 250th anniversary of the Pawtuxet Rangers, a Rhode Island militia group established in 1774. It highlights the unit's historical role in defending the state during the Revolutionary War and other conflicts, as well as its modern revival in 1972. The resolution authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to the current commanding officer of the group.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 6, 2024

HR 8339: HOUSE RESOLUTION VENERATING THE HONORABLE PATRICIA A. MEHRTENS ON THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF HER 90TH BIRTHDAY

This resolution honors Patricia A. Mehrtens on her 90th birthday by formally recognizing her lifelong contributions to the community of Burrillville, Rhode Island. The document highlights her extensive service as a town council member, town clerk, and historian, as well as her work preserving local history through books and digital archives. It authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Mrs. Mehrtens as a gesture of appreciation from the House of Representatives.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 6, 2024

HR 8341: HOUSE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING AND COMMEMORATING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE D-DAY LANDINGS IN NORMANDY, FRANCE, AND THE EVENTUAL LIBERATION OF EUROPE

This bill is a House Resolution that commemorates the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, on June 6, 2024. It honors the sacrifices of American, British, and Canadian troops who participated in the largest amphibious assault in history to liberate Europe from Nazi control. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to the Rhode Island Adjutant General for official record-keeping. As a memorial measure, it does not create new laws or alter government operations but serves to recognize a significant historical event.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 6, 2024

HB 7748: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- STATE AND MUNICIPAL COURT COMPACT

Authorizes the use of automated traffic violation monitoring systems for all traffic signal laws, including the "Don't Block the Box Statute" and allows for jurisdiction of the Don't Block the Box statute violations to be within a municipal court.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 6, 2024

SR 3141: SENATE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PAWTUXET RANGERS

This Senate resolution officially celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Pawtuxet Rangers, a historic Rhode Island militia group established in 1774. The document highlights the unit's long legacy of service, including its role in the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Dorr Rebellion, as well as its modern reactivation in 1972. It authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the current commanding officer of the Pawtuxet Rangers.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 6, 2024

SR 3140: SENATE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING AND COMMEMORATING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE D-DAY LANDINGS IN NORMANDY, FRANCE, AND THE EVENTUAL LIBERATION OF EUROPE

This Senate resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, which occurred on June 6, 1944. The bill recognizes the bravery of American, British, and Canadian troops who participated in the largest amphibious assault in history to liberate Europe from Nazi occupation. It formally acknowledges the significant sacrifices made by soldiers during the invasion and the subsequent liberation of Western Europe. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Rhode Island Adjutant General for official record-keeping.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 6, 2024

SR 3143: SENATE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE 2024 LEUKEMIA LYMPHOMA SOCIETY’S "LIGHT THE NIGHT® WALK" EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

This Senate resolution expresses official support for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 2024 "Light The Night" walk event scheduled for September 22, 2024. The bill encourages all Rhode Islanders to participate in the evening walk, which begins at the State House and aims to raise funds for blood cancer research and patient support services. By passing this measure, the Senate authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the event's campaign manager, Laura Lanni. The document serves as a commemorative gesture rather than a law that changes specific regulations or policies.