HB 5484: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES (Revises the definition of building height by including in special flood hazard zones those areas identified by the CRMC.)
07/08/2019 Signed by Governor
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HB 5299: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES - EQUAL RIGHTS OF BLIND AND DEAF PERSONS TO PUBLIC FACILITIES (Prohibits misrepresentation of the status of an animal as a service animal in order to acquire any right or privilege afforded disabled persons.)
07/08/2019 Signed by Governor
SB 869: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS (Allows teachers to obtain certification as a principal in an expedited period of time.)
07/08/2019 Signed by Governor
Sponsors
Ryan Pearson
(D)
,
Harold M. Metts
(D)
,
Maryellen Goodwin
(D)
,
Hanna Gallo
(D)
,
Ana Quezada
(D)
HB 6085: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS (Allows teachers to obtain fast-track certification as a principal.)
07/08/2019 Signed by Governor
Sponsors
Doc Corvese
(D)
,
Mia Ackerman
(D)
,
David Bennett
(D)
,
Evan Shanley
(D)
,
Jean Philippe Barros
(D)
SB 572: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS (Includes any "licensed public health dental hygienist" among persons eligible to conduct dental screenings for children in kindergarten, third, and ninth grade.)
07/08/2019 Signed by Governor
Sponsors
Adam J. Satchell
(D)
,
Stephen R. Archambault
(D)
,
James C. Sheehan
(D)
,
Hanna Gallo
(D)
,
Sandra Cano
(D)
HB 5677: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BARBERS, HAIRDRESSERS, COSMETICIANS, MANICURISTS AND ESTHETICIANS (Exempts natural hair braiders from the requirement to be licensed as hairdressers or cosmeticians, and would define the practice of natural hair braiding.)
07/08/2019 Signed by Governor
SB 260: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BARBERS, HAIRDRESSERS, COSMETICIANS, MANICURISTS AND ESTHETICIANS (Exempts natural hair braiders from licensing requirements for hairdressers or cosmeticians, defines natural hair braiding and imposes fines for violations.)
07/08/2019 Signed by Governor
HB 5322: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS - FOOD DONATIONS (Repeals the current chapter of the general laws regarding immunity for food donors to food banks, and would adopt a new chapter with comprehensive immunity provisions for persons involved in donating food to food banks.)
07/08/2019 Signed by Governor
HB 6203: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES (Allows Dr. Charles A. Steinberg to join Jaclyn Marie Dempsey and Brent Crawford Wilks in marriage on or about October 13, 2019, within the City of Newport, Rhode Island.)
07/08/2019 Signed by Governor
SB 863: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - CURRICULUM (Requires the commissioner of education to develop statewide academic standards and curriculum frameworks for the core subjects of mathematics, English language arts, science and technology, history and social studies, world languages, and the arts.)
07/08/2019 Signed by Governor
Sponsors
Maryellen Goodwin
(D)
,
Michael J. McCaffrey
(D)
,
Hanna Gallo
(D)
,
Dennis L. Algiere
(R)
,
Dominick Ruggerio
(D)
SB 699: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY (Pet shops shall provide records to DEM including breeder info, health cert., license and inspection information for each dog or cat offered for sale.)
07/08/2019 Signed by Governor
Sponsors
Ryan Pearson
(D)
,
Maryellen Goodwin
(D)
,
Frank Lombardo
(D)
,
Frank Ciccone
(D)
,
Dominick Ruggerio
(D)
HB 5455: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - RETAIL LICENSES (Provides that Class F and F-1 liquor licenses may be issued to corporations, LLCs, and political organizations.)
07/08/2019 Signed by Governor
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