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

in committee · Rhode Island · House Jun 25, 2021

HB 6254: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR NOTARIES PUBLIC (Codifies in the general laws the standards of conduct for notaries public in the state of Rhode Island by the secretary of state which came into effect on April 3, 2020. Takes effect on July 1, 2021; sunsets and expires on July 1, 2023.)

06/25/2021 House voted to recommit to House State Government & Elections

in committee · Rhode Island · House Jun 25, 2021

HB 6476: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- QUALIFIED DATA CENTERS LOCATION INCENTIVE (Establishes incentives for property sales and use tax exemptions for qualified data centers located in Rhode Island upon a minimum qualified investment of $50,000,000 in a designated enterprise zone and $200,000,000 in a non-enterprise zone.)

06/25/2021 Introduced, referred to House Finance

in committee · Rhode Island · House Jun 25, 2021

HB 6430: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW - GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS - THE RHODE ISLAND DEALERSHIP PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION ACT (Excludes sale of dealership as good cause to terminate relations with dealerships/allows 5 days to cure contract deficiency/violation/vests exclusive jurisdiction in RI courts to settle any disputes.)

06/25/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

in committee · Rhode Island · House Jun 25, 2021

HB 6147: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE OR EXECUTION (Amends Hate Crimes Sentencing Act. Adds gender identity, expression to protected groups. Clarifies sentencing enhancements for hate crimes against victims in a protected group. Permits sentencing to community service or educational classes.)

06/25/2021 Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study

in committee · Rhode Island · House Jun 25, 2021

HB 5909: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- KRATOM CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT (Regulates the distribution of food products containing the drug kratom, a drug of concern for its stimulant and sedative effects, to consumers by the department of health.)

06/25/2021 Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study

in committee · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2021

HB 6466: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LITTLE CIGAR TAX (Requires that the tax imposed on little cigars be imposed in the same manner as the tax imposed on cigarettes, that 25% of such tax revenue would be applied to smoking cessation programs, and requires that little cigars be sold in packs of 20 or more.)

06/24/2021 Introduced, referred to House Finance

in committee · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2021

HB 6465: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARY ELECTIONS (Changes the process of nominating candidates for the general election, by replacing the political party primary with a primary general election.)

06/24/2021 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 24, 2021

SB 955: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PEER-TO-PEER CAR SHARING PROGRAM (Authorizes and regulate peer-to-peer car sharing programs whereby existing car owners make their motor vehicles available for other individuals to use under a peer-to-peer program.)

06/24/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 23, 2021

SB 58: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES (Imposes a two hundred fifty dollar ($250) substance abuse education assessment for any conviction of driving under the influence or a violation for refusal to submit to a breathalyzer.)

06/23/2021 Proposed Substitute

in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 23, 2021

SB 254: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REFUSE DISPOSAL--ELIMINATION OF POST-USE POLYMERS AND RECOVERED FEEDSTOCKS USED IN ADVANCED RECYCLING PROCESSES FROM SOLID WASTE (License required for advanced recycling facilities. No licensing within two (2) miles residential zone, school, place of worship or waterway or wetlands, except this prohibition shall not apply to grandfathered operations.)

06/23/2021 Meeting postponed (06/24/2021)

in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 23, 2021

SB 827: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS (SEE TITLE 16 CHAPTER 97 -- THE RHODE ISLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION ACT) (Define educational disadvantaged students. This act would also require the use of a weighted lottery for charter school establishment, charter renewal and for student applications when there aren’t enough seats available.)

06/23/2021 Meeting postponed (06/23/2021)

in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 23, 2021

SB 527: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY- HIGH-HEAT WASTE FACILITY ACT OF 2021 (Prohibits new high-heat waste processing facilities.)

06/23/2021 Meeting postponed (06/24/2021)