Rep. Steven J. Lima

Primary HB 6658

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- STATE TAX OFFICIALS (Same as 21H-5213 -- Changes the rate of interest for underpayments of tax to prime rate plus six percent (6%). Also limits the assessment of interest to four (4) calendar years prior to the date on which notice of the delinquent payment is sent.)

died Apr 13, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8028

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DISTRIBUTED GENERATION INTERCONNECTION (Modifies the application process for interconnection projects to require greater transparency/greater clarity through an 8 member committee and independent ombudsman with prospective application.)

died Apr 12, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8111

In committee · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- BUSINESS CORPORATION TAX (Exempts new entities in the first two (2) years of existence from paying the minimum tax if annual net taxable income is less than five thousand dollars ($5,000).)

In committee Apr 8, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7717

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- RHODE ISLAND PARENTAL AND FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (Increases the amount of unpaid parental or family leave available to an employee, from thirteen (13) weeks to twenty-six (26) weeks, in any two (2) calendar years.)

died Apr 7, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8080

In committee · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE EDWARD O. HAWKINS AND THOMAS C. SLATER MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT (Imposes a requirement that, after June 1, 2022, the hours of operation of a compassion center be subject to approval by affirmative vote of the city or town council where it is located.)

In committee Apr 1, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8079

In committee · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES THERAPEUTIC RESEARCH ACT (Requires local approval by the city or town council and a voter referendum for any place of sale or distribution center of recreational marijuana located within that municipality.)

In committee Apr 1, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7301

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS (Permits any person 18 years of age or older to possess a stun gun and permits those persons with a concealed carry permit can also carry a stun gun. Adds "tasers" to the definition of "firearm." Creates appeal process for denial of permit to carry.)

died Mar 30, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7302

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS (Provides that any person eighteen (18) years of age who is issued a license or permit may carry a stun gun and provides for an appeal process for denial of an application for a license or permit.)

died Mar 30, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 6659

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- UNFAIR SALES PRACTICES (Same as 21H-5769 Sub A --A provider of a club, facility, or services to a consumer must stop automatic deductions from the consumer’s account or credit card within thirty (30) calendar days of receiving a notice to stop from the consumer.)

Passed Mar 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7087

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DIVORCE AND SEPARATION (Creates a custody procedure for pets in divorce and separation proceedings based on the best interests of the animal. This act would not apply to assistance/service animals.)

Passed Mar 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track