Requires all entities delegated eminent domain powers under this section to adopt a plan and approval prior to exercising such power for a public purpose.
Provides that minor subdivisions would include oversized lot subdivisions under certain circumstances and relative to zoning ordinances, permit a modification to allow "neighborhood character-based modifications" under certain circumstances.
Requires insurance coverage for all community health workers' services to include health and promotion coaching, health education and training, health system navigation and resource coordination services, care planning and follow-up care recommendations.
Maddy summarySB 1046 amends the state's sales and use tax laws related to hotel taxes. Currently, there is a 5% state hotel tax and a 1% local hotel tax on hotel stays and similar accommodations. This bill introduces a new provision that allows individual cities and towns to levy an *additional* local hotel tax, up to a maximum of two percent (2%). This means a community could increase its total local hotel tax from one percent to up to three percent, with the state's division of taxation generally collecting and distributing these local taxes to the respective municipalities.
Allows RI to opt out of the provisions of DIDMCA exempting out of state lenders from interest rate limits which apply to RI lenders. Prevents evasion of statutory interest rate limits and lending rules for loans made in RI.
Creates the Rhode Island Student Loan repayment program which would allow eligible individuals who have unpaid student loans, provided said individuals meet specified criteria.
Provides that exemptions to the prohibition of liquor licenses within two hundred feet (200') of schools or places of worship do not eliminate neighboring property owners’ remonstrance rights to object to the license.
Prohibit rate charges in excess of rates applied if tenant of residential complexes with electrical master-meters receives electricity directly from a public utility.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1078 is a procedural bill that commemorates Lao New Year, known as "Pi Mai Lao," by the State of Rhode Island Senate. It extends best wishes to the Lao people for a healthy, prosperous, and joyful new year, recognizing their cultural contributions and heritage.
Maddy summarySB 719, titled "Residential Landlord and Tenant Act," proposes to increase the required notification time for terminating month-to-month tenancies. Under this bill, both landlords and tenants would need to provide at least 60 days' written notice, an increase from the current 30 days. For month-to-month tenants aged 62 years or older, the bill would require a minimum of 120 days' notice. It also updates the standard notice form for tenancy termination to reflect these extended timeframes.
