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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 9, 2024

SR 3065: SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF GREGORY A. JONES

This Senate resolution expresses condolences for the passing of Gregory A. Jones, a retired firefighter and dedicated public servant from Cumberland, Rhode Island. The document honors his life by highlighting his 31-year career as an engineer for Verizon and his subsequent service as a firefighter with the Cumberland Fire District until his retirement in 2022. It also acknowledges his extensive volunteer work with organizations like the Rhode Island Special Olympics and his roles within various firefighters' unions. Finally, the resolution authorizes the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the text to Jones' surviving family members, including his mother, children, and siblings.
Ryan Pearson (D) Roger Picard (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 9, 2024

SR 3062: SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 10TH, 2024, TO BE "LUPUS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This Senate resolution designates May 10, 2024, as Lupus Day in Rhode Island to raise awareness about lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects women aged 15 to 45. The bill highlights the need for better public understanding of the condition's symptoms and encourages charitable donations to the Lupus Foundation of America and related research organizations. By formally proclaiming the date, the Senate aims to join global efforts in supporting patients and improving access to medical care for those living with the disease.
Walter Felag (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Victoria Gu (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 8, 2024

SB 2736: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OPERATION OF RAILROADS GENERALLY

Provides that no train or light engine would be used in connection with the movement of freight could be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons, would also include the imposition of fines upon a company for violation of the act.
David Tikoian (D) Lou DiPalma (D) John Burke (D) Ana Quezada (D) Val Lawson (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 8, 2024

SB 2457: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

Establishes concurrent jurisdiction between the Rhode Island Family Court and the Federal Government for the purposes of adjudicating minors who have allegedly committed a crime while residing on a military installation located in Rhode Island.
Walter Felag (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D) Alana DiMario (D)
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