Rep. Jason Knight

Primary HR 8269

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 76TH ANNIVERSARY OF ISRAEL'S DAY OF INDEPENDENCE ON MAY 13-14, 2024, AND REAFFIRMING THE BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP AND COOPERATION BETWEEN RHODE ISLAND, THE UNITED STATES, AND THE STATE OF ISRAEL

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that officially recognizes the 76th anniversary of Israel's independence and reaffirms the friendship between Rhode Island, the United States, and Israel. It does not create new laws or change policies but instead serves as a formal statement of support and appreciation for Israel's democratic values and historical significance. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island and the Israeli Consulate General in Boston.

Passed May 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7759

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Directs the department of transportation to prepare a monthly "Washington Bridge snapshot report" containing information on the progress of repairs and other actions pertaining to the Washington Bridge.

Signed into law May 10, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7253

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Establishes the Higher Education Opportunities for Students with Disabilities Act.

died May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7495

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- 2025 BATTERY-POWERED LEAF BLOWER PILOT REBATE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM

Establishes a new chapter for the 2024 Battery Powered Leaf Blower Pilot Rebate and Education Program.

died May 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7125

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES -- VIOLATIONS

Eliminates the requirement of paying reinstatement fees to restore a person's right to drive.

died May 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 8230

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY" ON MAY 6, 2024

Passed May 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7205

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE MEDICAID REENTRY ACT

Requires that Medicaid enrollment be maintained or provided to all inmates in the first 30 days of incarceration at the adult correctional institutions within the department of corrections and the last 30 days of incarceration.

died May 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7844

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

Replaces the coastal resources management council with a state department of coastal resources and transfers all of the powers and duties between the two (2) authorities.

died Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 8215

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY OF 2024, AS "NATIONAL SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Passed Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7252

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Amend the calculation of state funding provided to local education agencies for special education services.

died Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track