Rep. Bill O'Brien

Primary HR 8360

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JUNE 12, 2024, TO BE "WOMEN VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Maddy summaryThis bill designates June 12, 2024, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day in Rhode Island to honor the service of women in the U.S. military. The resolution recognizes the historical contributions of female service members, from the American Revolution to modern combat roles, and aims to show appreciation for their sacrifices. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to the State of Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services and the Rhode Island Veterans Home.

Passed Jun 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8095

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS

Increases the penalty for violations of the care of dogs statute to a minimum fine of one hundred dollars ($100) and a maximum fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation.

Signed into law Jun 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7470

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES -- SIZE, WEIGHT, AND LOAD LIMITS

Adds "loose material" to the contents of a vehicle that must be covered by a covering that must remain in place until the vehicle's contents are purged from the vehicle.

Signed into law Jun 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 8014

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RHODE ISLAND UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE ACT

Provides that commercial driver instruction would include industry-specific training on the recognition, prevention, and reporting of human trafficking.

Passed Jun 11, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7197

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Increases insurance coverage for hearing aids from one thousand five hundred dollars to one thousand seven hundred fifty dollars, per ear, for all people regardless of age.

Passed Jun 11, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 7477

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

JOINT RESOLUTION CONFERRING LIMITED PURPOSE RECOGNITION TO THE NATIVE AMERICAN SEACONKE WAMPANOAG TRIBE

Recognizes the Seaconke Wampanoag tribe as a Native American Indian tribe for the limited purpose of assisting this tribe in establishing eligibility for federal benefits and privileges.

died Jun 11, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7477

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RECOGNITION OF NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

Recognizes the Seaconke Wampanoag tribe as a Native American Indian tribe for the limited purpose of assisting this tribe in establishing eligibility for federal benefits and privileges.

died Jun 10, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7331

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

Maddy summaryHB 7331 expands Rhode Island's existing arts tax exemption program from specific districts to the entire state, allowing writers, composers, and artists to sell original, limited-production works without paying sales tax. To qualify, creators must reside in Rhode Island and apply for a certificate of exemption from the tax administrator, who will verify their eligibility based on the nature of their work. The bill mandates that these exemption certificates expire after four years and requires artists to submit annual reports detailing their sales to maintain eligibility. Additionally, the Rhode Island Council on the Arts is tasked with overseeing the statewide transition and producing annual reports to assess the program's economic impact.

died Jun 10, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7798

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- STALKING

Makes it a misdemeanor to harass another person by following them and using an electronic device to record their movements in any public or private place.

Passed Jun 10, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8323

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO THE TOWN OF JOHNSTON MUNICIPAL COURT

Totally repeals the 1964 public law, which established the Johnston Municipal Court and which has never been amended and would enable the town of Johnston to establish a municipal court and housing court with expanded legal and equitable powers.

died Jun 10, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track