Sen. Val Lawson

Primary SR 3126

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MR. LEMON ON 50 YEARS OF TANTALIZING THE TASTE BUDS OF RHODE ISLANDERS ACROSS THE STATE

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution congratulates the family-owned Mr. Lemon business in Providence on its 50th anniversary of serving frozen lemonade treats to Rhode Island residents and visitors. The bill recognizes the company's history, which began in 1974 by founders Eileen and Joseph Rao and continues today under their three children, while also noting the brand's expanded flavor selection and a recent tribute flavor change. By passing this resolution, the Rhode Island Senate formally expresses gratitude for the business's long-standing role as a local staple and directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to the current owners.

Passed Jun 4, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2447

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- STATEWIDE REFERENDA ELECTIONS

Amends certain election statutes to require ballot questions be written in plain language reasonably calculated to be understood by persons with an eighth-grade reading level.

Signed into law Jun 4, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SR 3128

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

SENATE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING AND COMMEMORATING JUNE OF 2024, AS "PRIDE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution officially designates June 2024 as "Pride Month" in Rhode Island to honor the LGBTQIA+ community and celebrate progress made toward equality. The bill acknowledges ongoing challenges faced by these groups, including discrimination and disparities in health and housing, while highlighting local events like the Rhode Island PrideFest. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to state and federal officials, as well as various LGBTQIA+ organizations, to mark the occasion.

Passed Jun 4, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2836

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES

Amends several provisions relative to motorcycles and motor scooter license and educational requirements including deleting the learners permit requirement for motorcycles.

Signed into law May 31, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2269

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- CASUALTY INSURANCE RATING

Prevents insurance companies from treating widowed persons differently than married persons when establishing or maintaining an insured's rate or classification respecting the operation of a personal motor vehicle. Effective 1/1/25.

Signed into law May 31, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2063

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY TAX RELIEF

Increases the income range up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) and tax credit up to eight hundred fifty dollars ($850), for elderly and disabled persons who own or rent their homes.

died May 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2549

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM

Provides that the $5,500,000 appropriation to the infrastructure bank from the 2023 budget act be allocated for eligible municipal infrastructure grant program projects.

died May 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2355

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

Creates an additional Rhode Island personal income surtax of 3% on taxable income over $1,000,000, with the existing three-bracket personal income tax structure remaining in place.

died May 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2400

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- WHOLESALE PRESCRIPTION DRUG IMPORTATION PROGRAM

Establishes the Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program for the importation of wholesale prescription drugs from Canada to provide savings to Rhode Island consumers.

Passed May 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2705

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES

Requires the department of children, youth and families (DCYF) to conduct periodic comprehensive needs assessments to determine whether the department's programs and services meet the needs of children and families.

Passed May 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track