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.
Requires the student advisory council to meet at least quarterly, provides the chairperson with equal voting powers as members on the council, and provides that a student under eighteen (18) years is exempt from the senate advise and consent process.
Provides that in the event of the death of an educator or a student, a local educational agency be given up to five (5) days after the death to implement a flexible school schedule for teachers and students.
Creates an eleven (11) member commission to study the impact and potential economic benefits of bail reforms on Black Rhode Islanders and the State, and would report back by February 5, 2025, and expire on April 5, 2025.
Gives statewide juvenile hearing boards the authority to refer a juvenile offender to a rehabilitative driving course, as part of a disposition of an offense before the board. The order may be enforced by the traffic tribunal.
This resolution would authorize an appropriation in an amount necessary to carry out the requirements of Rhode Island General Laws § 45-13-5.1.
Defines who is eligible to bid at tax sales; Authorizes Rhode Island housing and mortgage finance corporation to use excess funds collected under § 34-27-3.2 to purchase at tax sale owner-occupied residences.
Eliminates the sunset on the provision of finding for child care for eligible child care educators and child care staff.
This act would further delineate the definitions of felony, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor.
Requires certain limited liability partnership providing professional services to carry liability insurance.
