Sen. Bridget Valverde

Primary SR 2294

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

SENATE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC OUTCOMES OF DECARBONIZING RHODE ISLAND BY 2030

died May 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2972

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES

Establishes general caseload limits for DCYF workers similar to those contained in the Council on Accreditation standards.

died Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2738

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TERMINATION OF SERVICE TO PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED, SERIOUSLY ILL, OR IN ARREARS OF PAYMENT

Extends the forbearance of utility terminations for customers with serious illness certifications and would amend various provisions related to the termination of utility services for persons who are disabled, seriously ill, or in arrears.

died Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 2555

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $20,000,000 FOR THE HOUSING DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $20,000,000 to support the Down Payment Assistance program.

died Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2361

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX

Allows a municipality to set its own conveyance tax rate for residential properties sold in excess of $800,000.00 at $10 per $500. Provides collected taxes to be in a restricted account and distributed within 2 years for affordable housing.

died Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2372

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX

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.

died Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2205

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINALS--CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS -- PAROLE

Provides that prisoners who committed offenses prior to age 18 and sentenced as adults would be eligible for parole after completing 15 yrs of their sentence/does not lengthen their eligibility should prisoner be eligible for parole earlier than 15 yrs.

died Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2092

Signed into law · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of the Johnnycake Center Realty Corporation, a domestic nonprofit corporation, located in South Kingstown.

Signed into law Apr 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2629

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- HARBORS AND HARBOR LINES

Permits towns and cities to regulate all houseboats within their jurisdiction.

died Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2411

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT

Removes the municipal preemption on prohibiting the offering of residential units for tourist or transient use through a hosting platform.

died Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track