Rep. Bob Phillips

Primary HR 5147

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION WELCOMING THE HONOURABLE BERNADETTE JORDAN, CONSUL GENERAL OF CANADA IN BOSTON TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution welcoming Bernadette Jordan, Canada's Consul General in Boston, to Rhode Island. It formally recognizes her background, career achievements (including roles as a Canadian minister and community leader), and her new diplomatic role. The resolution does not create any new laws or policies; it simply expresses Rhode Island's welcome and support for her work strengthening Canada-U.S. ties. No specific groups or individuals are directly affected by this symbolic gesture.

Passed Jan 23, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 5012

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 2023 AND 2024

Provides that any person admitted to the House floor dress in an appropriate manner and would further require male members to wear a coat and tie and require dignified dress for female members.

died Jan 15, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8175

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

Gives the city of Woonsocket the authority to establish by ordinance, exemptions from taxation on real and personal property for different classifications of individuals including, but not limited to, the elderly with income requirements and veterans.

Signed into law Jun 28, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 8254

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES

Exempts the Downtown Overlay District from the provisions of this section allowing for the city of Woonsocket shall, after application, to have the authority to exempt from the provisions of this section any proposed retailers' license of any class.

Signed into law Jun 28, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 8176

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

Authorizes reassessment of taxes on new construction from the date of issuance of the certificate of occupancy or the date it is first used, whichever is the earlier.

Signed into law Jun 28, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7029

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTION AND BENEFITS

Increases the maximum post retirement employment earnings from eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000) to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) a year for certain retired educators.

Signed into law Jun 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 8093

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- FRESHWATER LAKE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Establishes the Rhode Island lake management program within the department of environmental management to aid with lake and pond management issues relating to the control of aquatic invasive plants.

Signed into law Jun 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7044

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS REQUIRED AT PUBLIC PLACES AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

Requires all health care facilities to provide functional automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and least one person who is properly trained in the operation and use of an AED.

Signed into law Jun 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7570

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Allows law enforcement to utilize mufflers, silencers, or other devices for deadening or muffling the sound of a firearm while acting within the scope of their official duties under the supervision of the police chief or colonel of the state police.

Signed into law Jun 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 8319

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES, AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS -- ALBERT P. VALLIERE BIKE PATH

Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates the section of the Blackstone River Bike Path located in Woonsocket as the "Albert P. Valliere Bike Path." The legislation amends state laws to permanently assign this specific name to the trail, honoring Albert P. Valliere. Once enacted, the change takes effect immediately and applies to all future references to that portion of the path.

Signed into law Jun 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors