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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 25, 2024

HB 7537: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCACY COUNCIL

This bill updates the membership rules for Rhode Island's Small Business Advocacy Council to ensure the group includes 21 members, including representatives from small businesses, nonprofits, and higher education. It establishes a specific appointment process where public members are selected by state officials like the governor, lieutenant governor, and legislative leaders, while also including ex officio members from various government departments. The council is required to meet at least four times a year to advise on small business issues, and its members serve without pay.
Scott Slater (D) Raymond Hull (D) Brandon Voas (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 25, 2024

SB 2015: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS

Mandates, as of 1/1/26, all recovery housing facilities register with department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals adhere to the National Alliance for Recovery Residences process.
Lou DiPalma (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Alana DiMario (D) Josh Miller (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 25, 2024

HB 7734: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DENSE BREAST NOTIFICATION AND EDUCATION

This bill updates Rhode Island's rules for mammogram reports to ensure they follow federal standards for notifying patients about dense breast tissue. It requires healthcare facilities to include specific language in mammography summaries that explains what dense tissue is, notes its potential impact on cancer detection, and suggests discussing additional screening options like ultrasound or MRI with a doctor. The change directly affects women who receive mammograms in the state and the medical facilities that perform these exams. By adopting these national reporting standards, the law aims to provide consistent information to patients regarding their breast density and associated health considerations.
Jennifer Boylan (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Doc Corvese (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 25, 2024

SB 2418: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- REGISTRATION OF VOTERS

This bill allows voters who do not belong to a political party to vote in party primaries without automatically becoming affiliated with that party. Under the new rules, unaffiliated voters can cast ballots in either a Republican or Democratic primary, and their status will remain unaffiliated regardless of which primary they choose. The legislation also clarifies that signing nomination papers or helping candidates does not count as party affiliation for voting purposes. Election officials are required to inform voters at polling places that no additional steps are needed to keep their unaffiliated status after voting in a primary.
Bob Britto (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D) Lou DiPalma (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 25, 2024

HB 7534: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- CITY HOUSING AUTHORITIES

This bill grants the Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation (RIHMFC) exclusive authority to manage federal funds for low-income housing projects across the state. It designates RIHMFC as the sole public agency permitted to administer these specific rental subsidy allocations, though it allows for agreements with other authorized entities or related organizations. The legislation also expands RIHMFC's legal powers to enter into contracts, form partnerships, and operate businesses necessary to carry out these housing assistance programs. By centralizing this responsibility, the law ensures that all such federal housing funds within Rhode Island are administered through a single designated body.
Karen Alzate (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Brandon Potter (D) June Speakman (D) Teresa Tanzi (D)
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