Sen. Jessica de la Cruz

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 SR 2248

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 7TH THROUGH THE 14TH OF 2024, TO BE "CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT AWARENESS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Passed Feb 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2102

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE

Requires that whenever a person is charged with possession of a firearm with alteration of identification marks, the alteration would create a rebuttable presumption that the person is a danger to the safety of the community.

In committee Jan 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2117

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Limits the governor to one thirty (30) day renewal of a declaration of emergency without a joint resolution of the general assembly.

In committee Jan 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2081

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT

Prohibits eliminating religious exemption regarding mandatory health injections or inoculations and an unlawful employment practice.

In committee Jan 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2041

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RIGHTS OF PARENTS AND GUARDIANS IN PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION ACT

Enables parents to review public school learning materials/object if the parent decides that the material is harmful. Also a parent may withdraw their student from the activity or class where the material is used and request an alternative assignment.

In committee Jan 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2039

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- INNOVATION ZONE SCHOOLS

Allows for a public school/group of public schools to implement an innovation plan through the local school board, approved by the state board and subject to review by the local school board as well as the department of elementary and secondary education.

In committee Jan 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2050

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNTS PROGRAM

Requires general treasurer upon request from RIDE to establish education savings account to assist remote-learning students with educational support exempt from state income tax.

In committee Jan 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2065

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES--LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

Increases the net taxable estate exemption to three million six hundred thousand dollars ($3,600,000) on January 1, 2025. Also increases the exemption by one million dollars ($1,000,000) on January 1 per year thereafter.

In committee Jan 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2080

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATE PROHIBITED

Prohibits a private employer from mandating a COVID-19 vaccination upon any full-time, part-time, or contract employee without providing individual exemptions that allow an employee to opt out of such mandate.

In committee Jan 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track