Rep. Carol McEntee

Primary HB 7039

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $150,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF A NEW HIGH SCHOOL, ATHLETIC FACILITY, AND OTHER SCHOOL FACILITIES IN THE TOWN AND ALL EXPENSES INCIDENT THERETO INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COSTS OF DESIGN, DEMOLITION, ATHLETIC FIELDS, LANDSCAPING AND PARKING AND ALL ATTENDANT EXPENSES, INCLUDING ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL AND OTHER PROJECT-RELATED CONSULTING COSTS

Authorizes town of South Kingstown to issue not more than $150,000,000 bonds and notes to finance the acquisition/construction/improvement/renovation/furnishing/equipping of a new high school/athletic facility/other school facilities in the town.

Signed into law Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7828

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

Allows a law enforcement agency to consider expunged records when issuing a license or permit to carry a pistol or revolver.

died Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7269

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Prohibits purchases of more than one firearm in any thirty (30) day period.

died Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7217

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ASSAULT WEAPONS

Bans the possession, sale, and transfer of assault weapons. Possession of assault weapons owned on the effective date of this act to be "grandfathered". Violations are punishable by a fine or imprisonment.

died Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7268

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Requires purchasers of firearms, to take and pass a basic firearm safety test and requires the firearm test administered by DEM be updated every two years, as deemed appropriate and repeals § 11-47-35.2.

died Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 8054

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARK HAYWARD ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS RHODE ISLAND DIRECTOR FOR THE US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Passed Mar 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 8053

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE DEBORAH J. KELSO

Passed Mar 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7233

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- HEALTHY KIDS ACT

Establishes the Healthy Kids Act whereby restaurants would be required to offer at least two (2) healthy versions of children's meals, or twenty-five percent (25%) of the children's meals on its menu, whichever is greater.

died Mar 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 8037

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 8, 2024, AS "INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Passed Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7614

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

Requires the student advisory council to meet at least quarterly, provides the chairperson with equal voting powers as members on the council, and provides that a student under eighteen (18) years is exempt from the senate advise and consent process.

died Mar 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track