Sen. Val Lawson

Primary SR 2794

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

SENATE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REPEAL THE GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET AND THE WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION FROM THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT AND FOR PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN TO SIGN THAT LEGISLATION INTO LAW

In committee Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2513

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

Requires all public schools to screen students for behavioral health concerns by June 30, 2025, and thereafter, all students in the third grade, eighth grade, and students who enroll from a district outside of the state.

died Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2038

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND EARLY EDUCATOR COMPENSATION STABILIZATION ACT

Directs the departments of human services and education to work together to sustain and strengthen existing workforce development and compensation programs for educators working in licensed child care and early learning programs statewide.

died Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2300

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MICROPLASTICS REDUCTION ACT

Prohibits a manufacturer from selling, offering for sale, or distributing into commerce any product containing synthetic polymer micro particles beginning January 1, 2028.

died Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2168

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL FUNDS AND PROPERTY

Directs the department of education to develop and adopt regulations for energy capable school buildings.

died Mar 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2505

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES

Makes any term or condition in any agreement that unnecessarily burdens a person's vindication of rights under this section null and void.

died Mar 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2496

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO THE CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Authorizes the submission of proposals for several bonds to the people of the state at the general election to be held in November, 2024. These bonds relate to capital development and the "green economy."

died Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2461

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT

Defines a "consumer accessible fair market value" for a vehicle valuation figure.

died Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2653

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ASSAULT WEAPONS

Bans the possession, sale, and transfer of assault weapons. Possession of assault weapons owned on the effective date of this act to be "grandfathered". Violations are punishable by a fine or imprisonment.

died Mar 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2399

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS

Expands eligibility for the qualified Medicare beneficiary program by increasing the income limit from 100% to 138% of the federal poverty line.

died Mar 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track