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State Legislature US Congress

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

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 26, 2024

HB 8342: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

Redefines misdemeanors for expungement purposes and make prior felonies, subsequently reclassified as misdemeanors, eligible for expungement pursuant to sections 12-1.3-2 and 12-1.3-3.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2024

SB 2808: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR DECOMMISSIONING PLANS

Requires that developers of ground-mounted solar systems submit a plan for decommissioning to be held on file by the municipality and requires DEM, with the office of energy resources, make publicly available model decommissioning plans.

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 26, 2024

HB 8027: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS

Increases passenger landing and boarding fees for passenger cruise vessels landing at a dock in Newport from three dollars ($3.00) to ten dollars ($10.00).

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2024

SB 2174: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF YOUTH CAMPS

This bill creates a new licensing system for youth camps in Rhode Island that receive state child care assistance payments. To operate legally, these camps must meet specific standards regarding facility safety, staff qualifications, and background checks for all employees over eighteen. The law requires regular inspections by the Department of Human Services and mandates that camps keep detailed records for each camper and their guardians. Effective January 1, 2025, the legislation ensures that only camps adhering to these health and safety rules can accept state funding.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2024

SB 2814: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CASINO GAMING

Amends the law consistent with the advent of iGaming and new technology. It also codifies the payment of investigatory expenses incurred by the State in limited circumstances.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2024

SB 3131: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PARKS, STREETS, STREETSCAPES, RECREATION, SIDEWALKS, SEWERS, BUILDINGS AND BRIDGES AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $20,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2026 AND 2027

Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $20,000,000 general obligation bonds, notes and other evidences of indebtedness to finance the design, construction, reconstruction and repair of environmental infrastructure improvements.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2024

SB 2142: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION WORKFORCE DATA ACT

This bill codifies the Rhode Island Early Care and Education Workforce Data Act to formally establish a statewide registry for early childhood educators. The Department of Human Services must implement this system by July 1, 2025, to collect data on staff working in licensed child care centers and family homes, including their demographics, qualifications, and turnover rates. Once established, the registry will provide educators with professional development opportunities and allow the state to generate annual reports on workforce characteristics for the public and government officials.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2024

SB 2045: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- RHODE ISLAND RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAM ACT

This bill establishes the Rhode Island Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program, a voluntary initiative designed to help private sector workers save for retirement. Administered by the state treasurer, the program allows eligible private employers to automatically deduct small amounts from employees' paychecks into individual retirement accounts. The legislation defines who can participate, sets rules for how the money is invested, and requires the program to offer educational resources to help employees make informed decisions about their savings.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2024

SB 2867: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE LADDERS TO LICENSURE PROGRAM

Implements a grant program to fund public or private partnerships that provide opportunities for healthcare paraprofessionals to pursue higher education degrees and health professional licensure.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2024

SB 3151: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- DISTRICT CHARTER SCHOOL

Requires that certain quarterly reports required to be filed by district charter schools, mayoral academies and independent charter schools be submitted to the commissioner of elementary and secondary education.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2024

SB 2625: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS

Relocates the chapter relating to licensing of massage therapists from the health and safety title to the businesses and professions title with multiple amendments.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2024

SB 2042: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TRANSPARENCY IN ARTS EDUCATION ACCESS AND PROFICIENCY ACT

This bill establishes the Transparency in Arts Education Access and Proficiency Act to increase visibility of arts programs in Rhode Island public middle and high schools. Starting in the 2025-26 school year, schools must report annually on the percentage of students enrolled in arts courses and the number of available classes in dance, media arts, music, theater, and visual arts. Additionally, the state may appoint arts education curriculum coordinators to assist schools with these reporting requirements, and high schools must begin submitting student portfolios demonstrating proficiency in an art form by the 2026-27 school year.