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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 26, 2024

HB 7086: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- VEGETATION MANAGEMENT FOR ELECTRIC SYSTEM RELIABILITY

Requires an electric distribution company to develop and act pursuant to a vegetation management plan approved by the DPUC to carry out vegetation management activities on and around utility infrastructure along public and private rights of way.
Grace Diaz (D) Brian Kennedy (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Mia Ackerman (D) Jay Edwards (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 26, 2024

HR 8354: JOINT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES AND AMENDING THE PURPOSE AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES FROM PLASTIC BOTTLE WASTE

Would extend the reporting and expiration dates, and amend the commission’s purpose to include glass and aluminum products, and increase the membership to twenty (20), and would report back by April 25, 2025, and expire on April 30, 2025.
Terri Cortvriend (D) Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Megan Cotter (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 26, 2024

HB 7291: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION WORKFORCE DATA ACT

HB 7291 establishes the Rhode Island Early Care and Education Workforce Data Act to create a statewide registry for staff working in licensed child care and early learning programs. This system is designed to collect and maintain data on educator demographics, qualifications, and annual turnover rates while also connecting workers with professional development opportunities. The bill requires the Department of Human Services to implement this registry by July 1, 2025, and to publish annual reports on workforce characteristics starting in January 2026. By codifying a previously funded initiative into state law, the measure ensures consistency in data collection to support policy decisions and strategic investments in the early education sector.
Karen Alzate (D) Susan Donovan (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Grace Diaz (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2024

SR 2523: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY STUDENT TRANSPORTATION NEEDS AND SYSTEM COSTS

Creates a 13-member joint commission to study the transportation needs of students and recommend what changes are necessary, and who would report back to the General Assembly by April 16, 2025, and expire on May 27, 2025.
Ryan Pearson (D) Sam Zurier (D) Mark McKenney (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Hanna Gallo (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2024

SB 2885: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT

SB 2885 allows hybrid cannabis businesses in Rhode Island to advertise their products during a specific transitional period while they prepare for full legalization. The law requires these businesses to separate medical and adult-use cannabis in their inventory, storage, and sales areas, and to maintain strict tracking systems to distinguish between the two. It also mandates that medical patients continue to receive priority service and ensures that existing medical program rules remain in effect until new regulations are finalized. Once the transition is complete, the bill transfers regulatory authority from several state agencies to a newly established cannabis office.
Matt LaMountain (D) Josh Miller (D) Frank Ciccone (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 26, 2024

HB 8086: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEWPORT TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $98,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, REHABILITATION, REPLACEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES IN THE CITY'S NEIGHBORHOODS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LAND ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, LANDFILL REMEDIATION, STREETS, SIDEWALKS, PUBLIC PARKS, BRIDGES, SEWERS, DRAINAGE, CITY BUILDINGS, AND RECREATION, BEACH AND HARBOR FACILITIES

Authorizes Newport to issue not more than $98,500,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance all costs relating to the design, construction, repair, rehabilitation, replacement and improvement of infrastructure and municipal facilities
Lauren Carson (D) Marvin Abney (D)
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