Sen. Bob Britto

Primary SR 2787

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MARCH OF 2024, AS "NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Passed Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2301

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- FORCE-FED POULTRY PRODUCTS

Prohibits force-feeding to create a force-fed poultry product nor hire another to engage in force feeding of a poultry product. Violations would be subject to a civil penalty of $500.

died Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2465

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS STAFFING

Establishes parameters for staffing of correctional officers.

died Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2485

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES

Allows holders of a Class P license to purchase alcoholic beverages from either a retail or wholesale establishment in the State of Rhode Island.

died Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2478

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WAREHOUSE WORKER PROTECTION ACT

Requires employer provide employee with written quota descriptions/number of task/item production along with potential adverse employment action for failure to meet quotas/ provides employee protection against quotas/ remedies for violations.

died Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2279

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- CONSUMER CHECKING ACCOUNTS

Establishes Rhode Island consumer checking accounts to insure the availability of low-cost, low-volume basic checking services for citizens of the state.

died Mar 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2313

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

Allows a modification up to $50,000 of taxable pension and/or annuity income includible in federal adjusted gross income for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

died Mar 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2451

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Prohibits any city or town or licensing authority from charging more than forty dollars ($40.00) for any license or permit to carry a concealed weapon.

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 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