Allows a property owner with eligible net-metering systems with a master meter to allocate excess net metering credits to any meter on the property.
Establishes general caseload limits for DCYF workers similar to those contained in the Council on Accreditation standards.
Requires prosecutorial consent in order for a defendant to waive a jury trial.
Increases conveyance tax for residential properties sold above $2,000,000 to a rate of $3.30 per $500, to be collected for RI housing for elderly affordable housing development. Provides and exemption to any entity developing elderly affordable housing.
Expands health insurance commissioner's authority to set reimbursement rates for mental health services.
Prohibits the civil arrest of any person who is attending court either on behalf of themselves or a family or household member. Any person who violates this act shall be subject to civil suit and for contempt of court.
Extends the "lookback" period for repeat offenses involving driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs under § 31-27-2 and for repeat offenses related to failure or refusal to submit to chemical tests under § 31-27-2.1 from 5 years to 10 years.
A judge would have discretion to allow a hardship exception to keep license plates of a person convicted of this offense.
Requires that the license plates of a vehicle be confiscated by a police officer if the owner was arrested for driving while their license was suspended, revoked or cancelled for refusing to submit to a chemical test or for operating under the influence.
Prohibits the declawing of cats by any surgical procedure to amputate or modify a portion of a cat's paw in order to remove the cat's claws. Does not apply to any procedure performed for a therapeutic purpose.
