Sen. Jake Bissaillon

Primary SB 2462

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- SOLITARY CONFINEMENT REFORM ACT

Establishes the restrictive housing oversight committee ("committee") for the purpose of monitoring the use of restrictive housing (solitary confinement), as well as disciplinary and administrative confinement at the department of corrections.

In committee Feb 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 2431

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE, PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE -- SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY DISCRIMINATION

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the State Constitution, Article I, section 2, that would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

In committee Feb 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2028

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- OUTDOOR DINING ACT

Establishes standards governing the municipal regulation of outdoor dining at food service establishments.

Signed into law Feb 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SR 2250

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE TRAGIC AND UNTIMELY PASSING OF JOCELYN AZEVEDO DOCOUTO

Passed Feb 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 2249

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF SHARON BAPTISTA

Passed Feb 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2171

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

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

Permits municipalities to enact ordinances that provides them the authority to organize local tax amnesty events once every three (3) years.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2157

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

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

Creates a sales tax holiday on August 10 and 11, 2024.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2009

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT

Requires all public school teachers hired on or after July 1, 2024, to participate in the retirement system social security pursuant to chapter 7 of title 36.

In committee Jan 10, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track