Sen. Meghan Kallman

Primary SB 2219

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Prohibits purchases of more than one firearm in any thirty (30) day period.

died Mar 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2218

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Requires purchasers of firearms, to take and pass a basic firearm safety test and requires the firearm test administered by DEM be updated every two years, as deemed appropriate and repeals § 11-47-35.2.

died Mar 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2140

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- CONSUMER CREDIT HISTORY EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION ACT -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES

Prohibits employers from seeking/using credit reports in making hiring decisions concerning prospective employees, asking questions about the applicant's financial past during interviews or including credit history questions in their job applications.

died Mar 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2093

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LILA MANFIELD SAPINSLEY COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT

Establishes the process to provide a legal mechanism whereby a terminally ill patient may choose to end their life using medications prescribed by a physician.

died Mar 5, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2612

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

Requires that any insurance contract issued, amended or renewed on or after January 1, 2025, that provides hospital, medical or surgical coverage shall provide coverage for medically necessary treatment of mental health or substance use disorders.

In committee Mar 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2596

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX -- CAPITAL GAINS

Amends the capital gains tax rates and holding period from 5 years to 1 year. Imposes a non-owner occupied tax on homes assessed at more than $1,000,000.

In committee Mar 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 2492

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 15, 2024, AS "THE 1ST RHODE ISLAND REGIMENT/BLACK REGIMENT RECOGNITION DAY" TO COMMEMORATE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF BLACK SOLDIERS DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR

Passed Feb 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2376

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE--GENERAL PROVISIONS

Increases the taxable wage base upon which employees make contributions to the TDI and TCI funds, increases individual benefit rates, and creates an opt-in option for self-employed workers.

died Feb 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2393

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

Prohibits health insurance providers from requiring preauthorization for in-network mental health or substance use disorder services.

In committee Feb 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 2482

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

SENATE RESOLUTION CONDEMNING ANTISEMITISM IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND BEYOND

In committee Feb 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track