Rep. Deborah Ruggiero

Primary HB 7438

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- TOXIC PACKAGING REDUCTION ACT (Prohibits the sale or promotional distribution of any food package containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), effective January 1, 2024. Provisions of § 23-18.13-3(g)(3) sunset on July 1, 2027.)

Signed into law Jun 29, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 8146

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY DISCLOSURE AND HOMEOWNERS BILL OF RIGHTS ACT (Provides solar energy system consumers with consumer protection regarding disclosures cancellation and liens.)

Signed into law Jun 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 8001

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- FILING OF ASSUMED NAME (Requires individuals transacting business in RI under any assumed name to file in person, by mail, or electronically with the office of the city or town clerk the true or real full name(s) of the person(s) transacting business and their email address.)

Signed into law Jun 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7277

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS-RENEWABLE ENERGY (Increases the percentage of retail electricity sales from renewable energy sources.)

Signed into law Jun 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7278

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- THE GREEN BUILDINGS ACT (Expands definition of public buildings under Green Building Act to include buildings in any subdivision of state, and include private major facility projects; mandates public reports for all such projects.)

Signed into law Jun 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7065

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PLASTIC WASTE REDUCTION ACT (Creates the "Plastic Waste Reduction Act" designed to reduce the use of plastic bags by retail establishments by offering recyclable bag options and providing penalties for violations.)

Signed into law Jun 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7872

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (Creates entry-level licensing program to allow applicants as a mental health counselor assoc. or marriage/family therapist assoc. to practice under supervision prior to becoming licensed a mental health counselor or licensed marriage/family therapist.)

Signed into law Jun 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7695

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- PROBATION AND PAROLE SUPPORT ACT (Modifies current procedures for the application and collection of court costs, fees and assessments in all criminal matters.)

Signed into law Jun 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7068

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ACT (Requires the RI department of human services to develop a plan to streamline the application, certification and recertification process for SNAP beneficiaries aged sixty years and over.)

Signed into law Jun 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7755

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT- GOVERNOR'S CLEAN ENERGY WORKFORCE TRANSITION COMMISSION (Creates the Governor’s Clean Energy Workforce Transition Commission.)

died Jun 22, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track