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State Legislature US Congress

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

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 20, 2023

SB 804: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT (Requires landlords to register certain identifying information on a statewide registry and for pre-1978 properties, provide a valid certificate of conformance with the lead hazard mitigation act.)

06/20/2023 Signed by Governor

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 20, 2023

SB 1082: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- HEALTHY AND SAFE FAMILIES AND WORKPLACES ACT (Amends the definition of employee to remove apprenticeships and interns and any other individuals pursuant to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), 29 U.S.C. Section 203 et seq.)

06/20/2023 Signed by Governor

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 20, 2023

SB 445: AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- HISTORICAL SOCIETY LIBRARIES (Includes all books, periodicals and papers in the keeping of the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society to be placed under the care of the state librarian.)

06/20/2023 Signed by Governor

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 20, 2023

HB 5074: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES (Provides that certain public works renovation projects that include glazing work would have that work performed by North American contractor certification certified companies.)

06/20/2023 Signed by Governor

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 20, 2023

HB 5127: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT-- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT (Directs the department of corrections to collect information from individuals entering its custody: sex, race, nativity (country of origin), religion, and level of education.)

06/20/2023 Signed by Governor

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 20, 2023

HB 5606: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CITIZENS' COMMISSION FOR THE SAFETY AND CARE OF THE ELDERLY (Amends several sections of law relating to safety and care for the elderly.)

06/20/2023 Signed by Governor

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 20, 2023

SB 830: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND SECURITY INTERESTS (Enables Rhode Island licensed new motor vehicle dealers to conduct vehicle identification number inspections and submits them for an NCIC check by the chiefs of police or designees.)

06/20/2023 Signed by Governor

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 20, 2023

HB 5981: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- CIGARETTE AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX (Provides that the sale of cannabis be exempt from taxation under chapter 20 of title 44 relating to taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products.)

06/20/2023 Signed by Governor

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 20, 2023

SB 720: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CITIZENS' COMMISSION FOR THE SAFETY AND CARE OF THE ELDERLY (Amends several sections of law relating to safety and care for the elderly.)

06/20/2023 Signed by Governor

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 20, 2023

HB 5615: AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- HISTORICAL SOCIETY LIBRARIES (Includes all books, periodicals and papers in the keeping of the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society to be placed under the care of the state librarian.)

06/20/2023 Signed by Governor

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 20, 2023

HB 5883: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- ABUSIVE LITIGATION (Prohibits abusive litigation context of domestic violence or stalking and allow the court to dismiss a case upon finding, by preponderance of the evidence, that the person who filed the case is abusing the system.)

06/20/2023 Signed by Governor

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 20, 2023

HB 6455: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE BRISTOL WARREN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS ($200,000,000) IN GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF A NEW HIGH SCHOOL, ATHLETIC FACILITY, AND SCHOOL FACILITIES IN THE DISTRICT, FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT AND ALL EXPENSES INCIDENT THERETO, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COSTS OF DESIGN, DEMOLITION, ATHLETIC FIELDS, LANDSCAPING, AND PARKING AND ALL ATTENDANT EXPENSES, INCLUDING ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL, SURVEYING AND OTHER PROJECT-RELATED CONSULTING COSTS (Authorizes the district to issue not more than $200,000,000 bonds and notes to finance the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, furnishing and equipping of a new high school, athletic facility, and other school facilities.)

06/20/2023 Signed by Governor