SB 462: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - TUITION FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY (Grants instate tuition status at state operated schools to active duty and reserve members stationed in Rhode Island.)
10/05/2017 Signed by Governor
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HB 5071: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT BENEFITS (Increases the monthly minimum benefits of spouses and domestic partners of retired teachers.)
10/05/2017 Signed by Governor
Sponsors
Gregg Amore
(D)
,
Kenneth A. Marshall
(D)
,
Robert Craven
(D)
,
Katie Kazarian
(D)
,
Helder J. Cunha
(D)
HB 6141: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS (Gives the department of labor and training the jurisdiction to review claims alleging that employers had improperly inquired about an applicant’s criminal history on an employment application.)
10/05/2017 Signed by Governor
HB 5819: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES - ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN (Requires physicians or duly certified registered nurse practitioners involved in the delivery and care of infants to report cases of infants born with or affected by substance abuse.)
10/05/2017 Signed by Governor
HB 5427: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS - THE GREEN BUILDINGS ACT (Expands the "Green Buildings Act" to include public projects and updates the standards to include LEED for Neighborhood Development, and SITES.)
10/05/2017 Signed by Governor
HB 5923: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- DISCLOSURE BY THE STATE INVESTMENT COMMISSIONS OF PERFORMANCE AND EXPENSES OF RETIREMENT SYSTEM INVESTMENT MANAGERS (Requires the general treasurer to maintain its transparent treasury initiative to assist the public in accessing information regarding how state pension investments are managed and performing.)
10/05/2017 Signed by Governor
HB 5876: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - CHILDREN (Prohibits the sale of liquid that is intended for human consumption and/or use in an electronic nicotine delivery system that is not contained in child resistant packaging, and also bans the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems in schools.)
10/05/2017 Signed by Governor
Sponsors
Susan Donovan
(D)
,
Jared R. Nunes
(D)
,
Deborah Ruggiero
(D)
,
Teresa Tanzi
(D)
,
Edith Ajello
(D)
HB 5425: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES - REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES (Creates the Ocean State Animal Coalition motor vehicle plate to help raise revenue and subsidize spay and neuter services for cats and dogs.)
10/05/2017 Signed by Governor
Sponsors
Joseph Solomon
(D)
,
Pat Serpa
(D)
,
Greg Costantino
(D)
,
Dennis M. Canario
(D)
,
Thomas Winfield
(D)
HB 5704: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS --POST-ELECTION AUDITS (Authorizes the board of elections to establish a post-election risk-limiting audit program to improve the accuracy of election results.)
10/05/2017 Signed by Governor
Sponsors
Mike Chippendale
(R)
,
Robert Craven
(D)
,
Teresa Tanzi
(D)
,
J. Aaron Regunberg
(D)
,
Edith Ajello
(D)
HB 5945: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS - MENTAL HEALTH LAW (Articulates the role of police officers in obtaining treatment for those showing symptoms of mental illness.)
10/05/2017 Signed by Governor
Sponsors
Robert B. Jacquard
(D)
,
Deborah Ruggiero
(D)
,
Joseph S. Almeida
(D)
,
Dennis M. Canario
(D)
,
Daniel P. McKiernan
(D)
HB 5042: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES - LOCAL PLANNING BOARD OR COMMISSION (Requires planning board members to receive training on issues related to development in flood plains and the effects of sea level rise.)
10/05/2017 Signed by Governor
SB 153: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- SELF-INSURANCE OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AGENCIES (Authorizes operators of developmental disability agencies acting as a group acting as a group, to self-insure health care costs for employees, retirees and other beneficiaries, and allows a qualified third-party administrator to administer said program.)
10/05/2017 Signed by Governor
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