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All 25,118 Active 5 In committee 20,549 Passed 5,917 Signed 4,510 Failed 6,972

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 29, 2017

HB 6171: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- ELECTRIC GENERATION SERVICE (Requires the public utilities commission to implement a purchase of receivables program where the electric distribution company purchases the receivables of a nonregulated power producer at a discount rate.)

06/29/2017 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

passed both · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 29, 2017

SB 612: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY (Adds the Rhode Island traffic tribunal to the list of courts afforded the ability to dismiss cases for lack of prosecution.)

06/29/2017 Effective without Governor's signature

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 29, 2017

SB 665: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES (Allows for a judge or magistrate to impose the requirements of blood and/or urine testing for the presence of illicit substances, if necessary, for anyone convicted of driving under the influence or refusal to submit to a chemical test.)

06/29/2017 Senate passed Sub A

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 29, 2017

HB 6190: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS --DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (Requires pub. utilities/electric distribution co. to provide prompt/adequate service to ratepayers for new service/ upgrades w/penalty of up to $1,000 with electric distribution co. to provide written estimates/itemized bill for work in excess of $500.)

06/29/2017 Committee recommends passage of Sub B

passed both · Rhode Island · House Jun 29, 2017

HR 6351: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATION COMMISSION TO STUDY VETERAN AND MILITARY SPOUSE EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (Creates a 13 member commission to study of veteran and military spouse education and employment opportunities, and who would report to the General Assembly by April 30, 2018, and expire on July 30, 2018.)

06/29/2017 Senate passed in concurrence

passed both · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 29, 2017

SB 889: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION--TOWN OF WARREN (Increases various property tax exemptions available in the town of Warren.)

06/29/2017 Effective without Governor's signature

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 29, 2017

HB 5304: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - ELECTRONIC IMAGING DEVICES (Prohibits the dissemination of any indecent image of another person without authorization for the purpose of harassing, intimidating, threatening another person.)

06/29/2017 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

passed both · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 29, 2017

SB 613: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE - PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTIONS (Provides that those seeking review of a post-conviction relief final judgment must file their petition for writ of certiorari within sixty days from the date of final judgment.)

06/29/2017 Effective without Governor's signature

passed both · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 29, 2017

SB 178: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT (Repeals §14-1-60 regarding placement for costs and expenses for certain complaints filed in family court, and chapter 4 of title 14, which establishes the O'Rourke Children's Center.)

06/29/2017 Effective without Governor's signature

passed both · Rhode Island · House Jun 29, 2017

HR 5551: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF LEGALIZING MARIJUANA (Creates a 19 member commission to review and make recommendations on the effects of legalizing marijuana, and who would report back to the General Assembly by March 1, 2018, and expire on July 1, 2018.)

06/29/2017 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 29, 2017

HB 5344: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY - EASEMENTS (Establishes the rights and obligations of property owners concerning the maintenance of private easements and rights-of-way.)

06/29/2017 Referred to Senate Judiciary

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 28, 2017

HB 6258: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- MERIT SYSTEM (Requires that all persons serving on boards and commissions appointed by the governor have a connection to the state through residence or licensure.)

06/28/2017 Committee recommended measure be held for further study