Rep. Sherry Roberts

Primary HR 8288

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND SOPHOMORE SOPHIA ELISE WOOD FOR HER MANY OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN RIFLERY MARKSMANSHIP

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Sophia Elise Wood, a sophomore at the University of Rhode Island, for her exceptional achievements in rifle shooting and academic performance. It recognizes her rapid rise in competitive marksmanship, including winning state championships in smallbore and air rifle events and setting a five-year high score at the Rhode Island Junior Olympics. The House of Representatives directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of this honor to Ms. Wood.

Passed May 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7896

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Increases the number of state child care licensing inspectors to meet the national recommended average of one inspector for every fifty (50) to sixty (60) child care providers.

died May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7187

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES

Exempts any individual who is aging out of foster care from the payment of any fee associated with the issuance of a operator's license as well as driver's education class fees. The fee waiver is in effect until the individual reaches 27 years of age.

died May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 8259

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THOMAS R. GALLAGHER

Passed May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 8249

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE WEEK OF MAY 6TH THROUGH MAY 12TH OF 2024, AS "NATIONAL NURSES WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Passed May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7917

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RETIREMENT OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

Increases the number of days a retired municipal employee could work in a calendar year without interruption of pension benefits to ninety (90) days.

died May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 8247

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THOMAS R. GALLAGHER

Passed May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7498

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RETIREMENT OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

Allows any peace officer working in a Rhode Island school as a full or part-time resource officer to work in excess of the seventy-five (75) working days in a calendar year, and not have an interruption in their benefits.

died May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8241

In committee · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES

Requires DCYF to establish segregated savings account for foster care child receiving SS, SSI, veterans benefits or railroad retirement benefits to manage the accounts and keep child eligible for future benefits.

In committee May 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8240

In committee · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- PUBLIC BUILDINGS

Provides that public gatherings on state house grounds be regulated to protect the participants and their right to attend public gatherings.

In committee May 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track