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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 643: AN ACT RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- SHELLFISH

Creates a shellfish hatchery program established by the department of environmental management to foster sustainable development and resiliency of the state's shellfish industry.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates shellfish hatchery program under environmental management to promote sustainable industry development and resiliency, advancing conservation goals.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Mark McKenney (D) Alana DiMario (D) Sue Sosnowski (D) Lori Urso (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 642: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- UNIFORM SEPTAGE DISPOSAL FEE

SB 642 establishes a $0.15 fee per 10,000 gallons of wastewater effluent discharged by treatment facilities across Rhode Island. This fee applies to all wastewater treatment facilities (not individual households) and begins July 1, 2025. Revenue from the fee will fund the Bays, Rivers and Watersheds Fund, which supports environmental projects like watershed management, marine monitoring, and climate resilience initiatives. The bill expands the fund's revenue sources beyond previous septage-specific fees to include wastewater disposal.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new fee revenue to fund environmental programs via dedicated fund, aligning with budgetary support for public services.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes fee funding environmental projects (watershed management, climate resilience) via Bays, Rivers and Watersheds Fund.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Mark McKenney (D) Alana DiMario (D) Lori Urso (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 26, 2025

HB 5934: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

HB 5934 would allow any person aged 18 or older who holds a valid license or permit to carry a stun gun. The bill amends licensing requirements in the weapons chapter to explicitly include stun guns under the same provisions as other weapons. This change directly affects licensed individuals aged 18 and older who wish to carry stun guns in vehicles or on their person, removing prior restrictions. The bill does not alter age limits for other weapons or change general stun gun regulations. The measure is currently pending in committee review.
Mike Chippendale (R) Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Tom Noret (D) Greg Costantino (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 25, 2025

HB 5596: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION ACT

Establishes a prekindergarten seat finder to support families in accessing high quality early childhood education programs for three (3) and four (4) year old children.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes pre-K seat finder to improve access to early childhood education programs, directly advancing educational access for young children.90% confidence
Ramon Perez (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Deb Fellela (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) David Place (R)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 25, 2025

HB 5712: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND FUSION VOTING ACT

HB 5712 establishes fusion voting in Rhode Island, allowing candidates to run under multiple political parties for the same office. It directly affects candidates, political parties, and voters by enabling a single candidate to appear on the ballot under multiple party lines. Key provisions require candidates to formally accept all nominations in writing within 10 days, mandate ballots to display the candidate under each nominating party, and combine all votes for that candidate across party lines into a single total while preventing duplicate voting. The bill also requires ballot design and voting equipment to clearly support this process, including voter instructions and accessibility compliance.
Karen Alzate (D) Arthur Handy (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D) Michelle McGaw (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 25, 2025

HB 5708: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- REGISTRATION OF VOTERS

HB 5708 automatically registers Rhode Islanders to vote when they apply for or renew a hunting or fishing license, offering the option to register or update their voting address at the same time. The Department of Environmental Management must provide voter registration forms alongside license applications, with applicants able to decline registration (which remains confidential). Completed forms are transmitted electronically to the state voter system within one business day, and the bill includes privacy protections for those who opt out. This expands automatic voter registration to license applications, mirroring existing procedures for driver's license renewals.
Dick Fascia (R) Chris Paplauskas (R) David Place (R)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 25, 2025

HB 5874: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- VOTING

Makes it easier to vote for people eligible to vote who are incarcerated at the Rhode Island adult correctional institute and creates the position of "voting coordinator," within the department of corrections.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands voting rights for incarcerated individuals, a criminal justice reform measure promoting civil rights within corrections.90% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Brandon Potter (D) Julie Casimiro (D) David Morales (D)
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