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• Senate Bill #22: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING
  Amends the maximum allowable capacity for net metering systems in the Block Island Utility District and Pascoag Utility District.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate read and passed
  • 2021-04-14: Referred to House Corporations
• Senate Bill #23: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY SERVICES - TOWN OF NEW SHOREHAM
  Provides New Shoreham has the exclusive authority to prescribe rules and regulations pertaining to the operation, licensing, and regulation of transportation network service companies and their services when TNCs are operating in the town of New Shoreham.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate read and passed
  • 2021-04-14: Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
• Senate Bill #25: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NONREGULATED POWER PRODUCER CONSUMER BILL OF RIGHTS
  Excludes municipal and government bodies that aggregate electrical loads for residential retail customers from the requirement that a new contract is required when there is a change of terms for electric-generation services.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #31: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SUICIDE PREVENTION--THE NATHAN BRUNO AND JASON FLATT ACT
  Creates the "Nathan Bruno and Jason Flatt Act" which requires training of teachers/students/school personnel regarding suicide awareness and prevention, and the establishment of a conflict resolution process between teachers or school personnel/students.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-08: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate read and passed
  • 2021-04-14: Referred to House Education
• Senate Bill #44: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION -- VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER/EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION ENABLING LEGISLATION
  Allows municipalities to establish a program providing property tax exemption to active duty individuals who volunteer services as a firefighter or emergency medical technician.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommends passage of Sub A
  • 2021-04-16: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/27/2021)
• Senate Bill #45: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STAY INVESTED IN RI WAVEMAKER FELLOWSHIP
  Expand the Wavemaker Fellowship Program to include public school teachers in the high-need fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #48: AN ACT RELATING TO FOODS AND DRUGS -- THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT
  Expands drug awareness programs to high schools, directs funding from certain civil fines and mandates establishment of criteria for funding.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-16: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/27/2021)
• Senate Bill #50: AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF JAMESTOWN
  This act would ratify the town of Jamestown Home Rule Charter amendment to Section 219 of the charter adopted at a November 3, 2020 referendum, concerning the process and procedures by which voter initiative can be activated.
  • 2021-04-13: Transmitted to Governor
• Senate Bill #52: AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF COVENTRY
  Validates and ratify amendments to the Home Rule Charter of the town of Coventry, which amendments were adopted and approved by the electors of the town of Coventry on November 3, 2020.
  • 2021-04-13: Transmitted to Governor
• Senate Bill #56: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT - PRESERVATION OF FAMILIES WITH DISABLED PARENT ACT
  Precludes a parent's disability from serving as the sole basis for the state to institute an investigation of the disabled parent's family.
  • 2021-04-01: Referred to House Judiciary
• Senate Bill #58: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES
  Imposes a two hundred fifty dollar ($250) substance abuse education assessment for any conviction of driving under the influence or a violation for refusal to submit to a breathalyzer.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #62: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- CONFIDENTIALITY OF HEALTH CARE COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ACT
  Requires health insurers to accommodate the request for communication in the form and format requested by the insured.
  • 2021-04-01: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #64: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES - AUTOMATED TRAFFIC SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM
  Authorizes the use of automated traffic-speed camera-enforcement systems on all state and local roads within the state, not just in school zones
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/08/2021)
• Senate Bill #67: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE EMBLEMS
  This act would designate "Northern Star Coral" as the official state coral.
  • 2021-04-01: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/06/2021)
  • 2021-04-06: Senate read and passed
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to House Special Legislation
• Senate Bill #68: AN ACT RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- HOLLEY LANDING
  Renames the landing in South Kingstown known as Wordens Pond Landing to Holley Landing.
  • 2021-04-01: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/06/2021)
  • 2021-04-06: Senate read and passed
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to House Special Legislation
• Senate Bill #73: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - THE HAROLD M. METTS SCHOOL SAFETY ACT OF 2021
  Prohibits possession of firearms on school grounds except for peace officers, retired law enforcement officers, persons under contract to provide school security services, and unloaded firearms in locked containers or a locked rack on motor vehicles.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #78: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- 2021 ACT ON CLIMATE
  Establishes a statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction mandate.
  • 2021-04-02: Placed on House Calendar (04/06/2021)
  • 2021-04-06: House passed Sub A in concurrence
  • 2021-04-06: Transmitted to Governor
  • 2021-04-10: Signed by Governor
• Senate Bill #79: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION
  Removes the requirement that the scholarship program cease with the enrollment of the high school graduating class of 2021 at the community college of Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-08: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate read and passed
  • 2021-04-14: Referred to House Finance
• Senate Bill #84: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
  Establishes the duty of the commission and the division of public utilities to ensure affordability and sustainability for basic care necessities.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #85: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION
  Requires that benchmarks specific to each local education authority (LEA) be developed by the department of education to improve cost controls, efficiencies and program effectiveness.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #87: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CERTIFIED NURSE-TEACHER
  Requires that only certified nurse-teachers may be employed as school nurses in elementary and secondary schools.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-15: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/27/2021)
• Senate Bill #88: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RIGHTS AND DUTIES TEACHERS GENERALLY - SEPTEMBER 11 CLASSROOM MOMENT OF SILENCE
  Allows teachers in all grades to provide the opportunity for students to observe a brief moment of silence on every September 11.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #90: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
  Adds to the determination of the need to support high-need students the following factor: Whether the student is an English language learner as defined by the department of education's regulations.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #91: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
  Requires a review by the department of elementary and secondary education of the formula components used to compute the aid needed to support high need students.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #102: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION -- EXEMPTIONS
  Includes the real and tangible personal property of The Providence Community Health Centers, a Rhode Island domestic nonprofit corporation, located in Providence, Rhode Island, on the list of properties exempt from taxation.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-16: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/27/2021)
• Senate Bill #114: AN ACT RELATING TO COVENTRY SEWER AUTHORITY
  Prohibits the town of Coventry from assessing the costs of repaving the roadway upon the completion of any sewage works upon the land owners.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #115: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
  Authorizes tax assessors in the cities and towns to use the last statutory update or revaluation as the assessed valuation upon which to levy taxes regarding their real property.
  • 2021-04-03: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #116: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
  Provides a procedure for homeowners to submit to a municipal zoning board of review or municipal official or agency for a review to determine whether or not a proposed use under this chapter requires a special use permit.
  • 2021-04-03: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #119: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
  Requires the office of the attorney general to issue a report containing the total cases charged with a firearm in all Rhode Island courts and a list of cases charged with a firearm which have been disposed during the calendar year.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #128: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CHILDREN--CONFINEMENT IN MOTOR VEHICLES PROHIBITED
  Repeals the requirement that law enforcement officers issue only warnings of the risks to persons leaving a child under the age of seven (7) unattended in a motor vehicle.
  • 2021-04-01: Referred to House Judiciary
• Senate Bill #129: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
  Repeals authority to local authorities to issue concealed carry permits to, repeals provisions allowing minors to carry firearms, requires national background check for permit, repeals provisions allowing permits to be issued to law enforcement officers.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #133: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- SMALL CLAIMS AND CONSUMER CLAIMS -- PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTIONS
  Increases the maximum amount to be recovered in civil court action as a small claims from two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) to seven thousand dollars ($7,000).
  • 2021-04-01: Referred to House Judiciary
• Senate Bill #142: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- REGULATION OF SALES
  Allows the sale of alcoholic beverages on New Year's Day by retail Class A licensees.
  • 2021-04-01: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/06/2021)
  • 2021-04-06: Senate read and passed
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to House Corporations
• Senate Bill #148: AN ACT TO VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF PROVIDENCE RIVER BOAT CO.
  
  • 2021-04-02: Effective without Governor's signature
• Senate Bill #149: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
  Repeals the provisions of § 16-7-34.3 reimbursing state for conventional public housing students and adds similar language to § 16-7.2-6 providing permanent foundation education aid funding for services to students in conventional public housing.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #153: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
  Amends the method for the calculation of the permanent foundation education aid to school districts, and would make an adjustment based upon students residing in qualified low-income housing.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #169: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LABORATORIES
  Creates a comprehensive system to promote and regulate the effective and competent administration of medical laboratories by focusing on the training, qualifications and licensure of their practitioners.
  • 2021-04-01: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #171: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND RARE DISEASE MEDICATION ACCESSIBILITY, AFFORDABILITY, AND REINSURANCE ACT
  Establishes within the executive office of health and human services a program, informed by an advisory council, to assure equitable financing and facilitate access to medication for rare diseases.
  • 2021-04-01: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #173: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES - PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGES
  Requires parking lots to designate parking spaces for electric vehicles/installation of charging stations for new existing public/private parking lots with fines for parking violations/compliance. Effective 7/1/21.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #174: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- NEW HOME BUYERS FIRE PROTECTION ACT
  Mandates that builders of new 1 or 2 family residential dwellings provide home buyer with written information regarding the installation of automatic fire sprinkler system subject to civil penalties for violations enforced by the AG or state fire marshal.
  • 2021-04-03: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #176: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
  Amends the definition of firearms to include tasers, as well as define taser and stun gun.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #178: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION - PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
  Permits manufacturing or commercial concerns to apply to commerce corporation for exemption or stabilization of taxes when moving to another municipality if could reasonably and efficiently relocate outside state and that relocation would be advantageous.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #190: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' LICENSE -- SAFE ROADS AND MANDATORY INSURANCE
  Requires an applicant for a license to provide a valid social security number. This act creates an alternative ID driving license for applicants without a social security number who are able to establish proof of Rhode Island residency.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #191: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE - PROCEDURE GENERALLY - CAUSES OF ACTION
  Provides for a cause of action against an individual or entity that prohibits the possession of firearms on real property, except residences, by an individual that is authorized and licensed to carry a firearm.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #192: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT
  Requires person who is owner, employee, or who has third-party management interest in any medical marijuana entity or license to submit to criminal identification records check. Any person who pled to felony offense shall have application denied.
  • 2021-04-01: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Resolution #205: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- RIGHT TO AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION
  Amends the constitution to guarantee Rhode Island residents with equal opportunity to receive an education and provide judicial enforcement of this provision.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #214: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - CURRICULUM (SEE TITLE 19 CHAPTER 97 - THE RHODE ISLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION ACT)
  Provides for a minimum standard for the public education system.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #217: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STAFFING
  Requires all public schools in grades kindergarten through twelve (12), to have at least one full-time certified school social worker for every four hundred (400) students.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #222: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
  Allows annual regionalization bonus at 2% of state's share of foundation education and formula by removing sunset provision.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #224: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $140,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF STATE HOUSING AID AT A REIMBURSEMENT RATE OR STATE SHARE RATIO OF NOT LESS THAN 75% AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE AND PROVIDED THAT THE AUTHORIZATION SHALL BE REDUCED BY THE AMOUNT OF CERTAIN GRANTS RECEIVED FROM STATE BOND PROCEEDS, FROM THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OR FROM THE RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY
  Authorizes Providence to issue not more than $140,000,000 bonds to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, landscaping, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities throughout the city of Providence.
  • 2021-04-13: Transmitted to Governor
• Senate Bill #232: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
  Includes in the practice of physical therapy the ordering of diagnostic imaging (x-ray imaging) to be performed by other health care professionals.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-16: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/27/2021)
• Senate Bill #240: AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF BARRINGTON
  Ratifies and validates Barrington Home Rule Charter amendments approved by electors at 11/3/20 election.
  • 2021-04-13: Transmitted to Governor
• Senate Bill #242: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
  Exempts from taxation the real property of Ocean State Community Wellness, Inc., a qualified tax-exempt corporation under § 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, for the property located at 7450 Post Road, North Kingstown, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
• Senate Bill #244: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- EXCAVATION NEAR UNDERGROUND UTILITY FACILITIES
  Requires any public utility or its contractor to reimburse an excavator for lost time expense incurred, including manpower and equipment from the utility's incorrect marking of underground utilities.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #251: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINALS - CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS - STATION HOUSES FOR WOMEN
  Requires that as of January 1, 2022, all inmates whom menstruate shall have access to feminine hygiene products at no cost to the inmate.
  • 2021-04-06: Senate read and passed
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to House Health & Human Services
• Senate Bill #252: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE EDWARD O. HAWKINS AND THOMAS C. SLATER MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT
  Expands the definition of "qualifying patient" to include any animal having a debilitating medical condition as determined by a veterinarian for purposes of a prescription for medical marijuana.
  • 2021-04-01: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #255: 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.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #259: AN ACT RELATING TO AERONAUTICS -- AIRPORTS AND LANDING FIELDS
  Adds airspace to the land the DOT can acquire that is necessary for a suitable airport or to preserve, maintain, or restore approach. Additionally this act would add the term “Approach, approach zone, approaches” to section 1-2-3.1.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #261: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS
  Exempts volunteer fire companies under the supervision, control, or jurisdiction of another public body from certain posting requirements of the open meetings act.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommends passage
• Senate Bill #277: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES
  Allows the Westerly Town Council to issue a Class B liquor license for premises located at 169 and 177 Main Street, despite its location within proximity to a school church.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
• Senate Bill #282: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
  Provides students attending public schools enrolled in grades K-12 with a students' bill of rights prohibiting discrimination based on race, sex, gender, economic status or mental, physical, developmental or sensory disabilities.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #287: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHING A CLASS SIZE MAXIMUM FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE TWO (2)
  Mandates public school classroom size be limited to twenty (20) students for kindergarten through grade two (2).
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-08: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate read and passed
  • 2021-04-14: Referred to House Education
• Senate Bill #288: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
  Makes permanent the exemption from taxation for certain residential property developments which have not been completed or, if completed, have not been sold and occupied.
  • 2021-04-03: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-08: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate read and passed
  • 2021-04-14: Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
• Senate Bill #290: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FOUNDATION LEVEL SCHOOL SUPPORT
  Act provided increased school ho using aid for communities that utilize resident architectural firms for services included in new school or renovation project.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-05: Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/07/2021)
• Senate Resolution #292: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 TO YEAR UP PROVIDENCE
  
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #293: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES - MUNICIPAL INCENTIVE AID
  Authorizes the general treasurer to withhold state aid to municipalities which do not meet certain requirements regarding locally-administered pension plans and, if applicable, funding improvement plans.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #300: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION - STAY INVESTED IN RI WAVEMAKER FELLOWSHIP
  Repeals the provisions of the Stay Invested in RI Wavemaker Fellowship, and establish the Stay Invested in RI Tax Credit to provide eligible taxpayers with a tax credit for educational loan repayment expenses.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #303: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT - INTERSTATE COMPACT TO AWARD PRIZES FOR CURING DISEASES
  Adopts Interstate Compact to Award Prizes for Curing Diseases with a commission established upon enactment by 6 states to award prizes successful disease cures.
  • 2021-04-01: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #305: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ALCOHOLISM
  Requires the dept of behavioral healthcare/developmental disabilities/hospitals to coordinate with the DOH to propose revisions to chapter 1.10 and 10.1 of title 23, including updates and revisions of statutory language and evidence-based best practices.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #306: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS - UNIFORM CONTROL SUBSTANCES ACT
  Requires that professionals authorized to prescribe opioid drugs discuss addiction risks and when appropriate alternative treatments with patients upon the second refill and/or upon the third prescription.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-16: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/27/2021)
• Senate Bill #307: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING AND PLANNING BOARDS
  Amends the voting requirements of planning and zoning boards.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #310: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS – PUBLIC RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
  Establishes public records administration program for the custody/disposal of state public records assisted by an advisory commission.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #311: AN ACT RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE - ARTIFICIAL PROPAGATION OF GAME
  Prohibits captive hunting and the possession, the sale, breeding or importation of any mammal for the purpose of captive hunting.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #314: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES
  Grants a judge or magistrate the discretion to impose the requirement of blood and/or urine testing or the use of the ignition interlock system.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #318: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PASSING, USE OF LANES, AND RULES OF THE ROAD
  Provides for specific fines and sanctions to operators of motor vehicles who fail to exercise due care to avoid colliding with a vulnerable road user causing injury, serious injury, or death to the vulnerable road user.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #325: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CUMBERLAND TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND/OR NOTES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,500,000 TO FINANCE THE DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF RECREATIONAL AREAS AND FACILITIES IN THE TOWN
  Authorizes the town of Cumberland to issue general obligation bonds and notes not to exceed $2,500,000 for the development/improvement/repair/alteration/construction/renovation/equipping of recreational areas and facilities in the town.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on House Calendar (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: House passed in concurrence
  • 2021-04-15: Transmitted to Governor
• Senate Bill #348: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
  Prohibits total education paid to any local education agency from being reduced by more than one percent (1%) of the municipal education appropriation in the previous year.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #349: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FINANCIAL LITERACY
  Requires the council on elementary and secondary education, in consultation with the RI department of education, to develop and approve statewide academic standards for the instruction of consumer education in public high schools no later than 12/31/2021.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-08: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate read and passed
  • 2021-04-14: Referred to House Education
• Senate Bill #351: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
  Requires department of elementary and secondary education to include amount of state and local share of education funding calculated for each local agency receiving state aid, requires cities and towns to appropriate sufficient funds to meet their share.
  • 2021-04-01: Committee transferred to Senate Finance
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #352: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION
  Provides that therapies and behavioral health services would be deemed essential special services that need to be provided to students with disabilities during times of a declared state of emergency.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #353: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
  Requires the general assembly to establish an education aid fund to be administered by the department of education for increases in enrollment of at least twenty five (25) students.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #355: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM
  Requires the department of education to create a model policy and timeline to assist local education agencies in implementing a dual language immersion program.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-15: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/27/2021)
• Senate Bill #357: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BIODIESEL PRODUCTS
  Amends the compliance standards for heating oil biobased products providing minimum standards for the percentage of biobased product that certain types of heating oil must contain.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #359: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX
  Allows a deduction from federal adjusted gross income for interest payments on outstanding student loans.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #360: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDITS 2013
  Repeals the sunset provision which ends historic preservation tax credits by June 30, 2021 or upon the exhaustion of the maximum aggregate credits, whichever comes first.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #363: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- NORTH SMITHFIELD - HISTORIC RESIDENCE TAX CREDIT
  Allows North Smithfield historic residence owners to become eligible for state historic residence tax credits.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on House Calendar (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: House passed in concurrence
  • 2021-04-15: Transmitted to Governor
• Senate Bill #366: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES - STATE AID
  Amends the computation of relative wealth of municipalities for the purpose of distributing state aid by eliminating the requirement that certain exemptions include tax treaties that are conditioned on being in force on May 15, 2005.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #371: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND PAY FOR SUCCESS ACT
  Creates a five (5) year pilot program entitled, pay for success, an intervention program that would assist homeless individuals with the goal towards improving financial and social outcomes.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #373: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION
  Amends the local share of education funding to be paid to charter public schools based on a comparison of performance data between the specific school from which the student is coming and the specific charter school that will be receiving the student.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Resolution #377: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR FUNDING OF A NONPROFIT AGENCY, INSPIRING MINDS, INC., TO BENEFIT PROVIDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
  Allocates fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) from the general fund to the nonprofit agency Inspiring Minds, Inc., to train volunteers to provide personalized attention to Providence elementary school students.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #379: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
  Requires auditor general to conduct audit of Medicaid programs administered by MCOs.
  • 2021-04-01: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #383: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- THE MARYELLEN GOODWIN COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING ACT
  Insurance coverage for prostate/colon cancer screening.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommends passage as amended in concurrence
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on House Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: House passed as amended in concurrence
• Senate Bill #384: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT
  Excludes chronic intractable pain from the definition of acute pain management. Prescribes new guidelines for treatment based upon 2016 CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain.
  • 2021-04-01: Referred to House Health & Human Services
• Senate Resolution #388: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE LICENSING OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS
  Creates a 13 member commission to study and provide recommendations regarding the licensing of residential builders and contractors, and who would report back no later than March 28, 2022, and whose life would expire on May 28, 2022.
  • 2021-04-03: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-08: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate read and passed
  • 2021-04-14: Referred to House Corporations
• Senate Bill #389: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGES
  Requires motor vehicle parking spaces specifically designed for persons transporting young children under the age of three (3) and baby strollers.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #391: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY
  Increases the number of members of the transit authority from eight to nine and would make the mayor of Providence or designee an ex officio member with voting privileges.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-13: Meeting postponed (04/15/2021)
• Senate Bill #392: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW -- RESALE OF UNITS
  Allows a condominium association to impose a fee of up to one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) for preparation of a resale certificate.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #397: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS - THE EDWARD O. HAWKINS AND THOMAS C. SLATER MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT
  Expands the criminal and civil protections to lawful users of medical marijuana. This act also provides for civil damages to be imposed upon violators of these protections.
  • 2021-04-01: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #401: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY ADMINISTRATION -- SECURITY
  Makes changes to the motor vehicles laws by repealing the sections that require the filing of security or bond with the DMV following a motor vehicle accident in which the operator of the vehicle does not have insurance.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #402: AN ACT RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE –- FIELD TRIALS AND SHOOTING PRESERVES
  Defines captive hunting as a hunt that occurs within a structure designed to restrict the free movement of animals and prevents the animal from escaping and would prohibit captive hunting within the state of Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #403: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES - MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES
  Extends the "lookback" period for third and subsequent offenses involving driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs under § 31-27-2 and for offenses related to failure or refusal to submit to chemical tests under §31-27-2.1 from 5 years to 10 years.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #404: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISORDERLY CONDUCT--UNLAWFUL INTERFERENCE WITH TRAFFIC
  Criminalizes and sets mandatory minimum sentences for the unlawful interference with traffic upon the federal and state highways of this state.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #406: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
  Felony to store firearms unlocked.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #407: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- DRY DOCK FACILITIES
  Amends the lien and notice procedures for facility operators of dry dock facilities.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #409: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES--VIOLATIONS
  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.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #410: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES - MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATIONS FINES COLLECTED
  Prohibits the state, municipalities, or courts from attempting to collect any motor vehicle violation fines or costs, after more than seven (7) years of the fine becoming final.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #414: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- LARGE CAPACITY FEEDING DEVICE BAN OF 2021
  Bans firearm magazines that hold ten (10) or more rounds.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #415: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ASSAULT WEAPONS
  Bans the possession, sale, and transfer of assault weapons. Assault weapons owned on the effective date of this act would be "grandfathered" subject to certain registration provisions.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #416: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - WEAPONS
  Prohibits obtaining/purchasing/transferring a firearm on behalf of another person if other person prohibited from possessing firearm with increase in penalties for those offenses and applications amended to state number of firearms purchased.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #417: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - WEAPONS
  Defines rifle and shotguns as weapons and makes unlawful possession of a loaded rifle/shotgun in public with exceptions punishable up to five (5) years in prison or a $5,000 fine.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #419: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - WEAPONS
  Defines "electric arm" subjects to various protections of firearms/removes stun gun from the prohibited weapons list.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #428: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
  Requires office of diversity, equity and opportunity to create material for annual government employee training.
  • 2021-04-01: Referred to House State Government & Elections
• Senate Bill #434: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- HEALTHY AND SAFE FAMILIES AND WORKPLACE ACT
  Grants paid sick leave and safe leave benefits to construction employees who work under multi-employer collective bargaining agreements.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #443: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE HOSPITAL CONVERSIONS ACT
  Requires the transacting parties/new hospital seeking conversion to supply additional information in application for review by the DOH/DAG relating to staffing levels/pension plans/community impact.
  • 2021-04-06: Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to House Corporations
• Senate Bill #444: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION - INTEREST CHARGES ON OVERDUE PROPERTY TAX
  Establishes a statewide limit of twelve percent (12%) per year on interest charged by cities and towns on delinquent taxes.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #454: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION
  Establishes the Rhode Island ombudsperson for special education to ensure school districts meet the minimum standards required to comply with an individualized education program for students with disabilities.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #456: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
  Creates Rhode Island School Security Committee for school security.
  • 2021-04-08: Committee transferred to Senate Judiciary
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #457: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE WORLD LANGUAGE AND DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION ACT
  Establishes and require funding for a world language and dual language immersion program.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-15: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/27/2021)
• Senate Bill #458: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- AFRICAN HERITAGE HISTORY EDUCATION
  Requires implementation of education courses in African American history in elementary and secondary schools in Rhode Island commencing in the 2022-2023 school year.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #461: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - STATE AID
  Establishes a process for reporting violations relating to the nonpayment of tuition between local education agencies (LEAs) within 30 days and a process to reallocate tuition for students transferring from one LEA to another as of Feb. 1 of each year.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #463: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM
  Requires courses in family life or sex education be taught in grades 6 -12 and be appropriate for students of all races, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #464: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION – THE CLIMATE LITERACY ACT
  Implements literacy of climate change for all students enrolled in public schools or other schools managed and controlled by the state in kindergarten through twelve (K-12).
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #472: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING
  Increases the maximum aggregate amount of community remote net-metering systems from 30 MW to 90 MW/requires the allocation of a minimum of 20% of the generated power to low- or moderate-income households commencing July 1, 2021.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #474: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWAL ENERGY RESOURCE PROJECTS
  Prohibits the co-location of multiple renewable energy resources one or more contiguous parcels, unless the total capacity of the co-location is less than ten megawatts (10MW) in total.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #477: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
  Requires cities and towns to implement affordable housing requirements upon all developers of tax stabilization applications for developments of more than five (5) housing units based upon median income as defined by HUD.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #478: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION – THE FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS SAVINGS ACCOUNT ACT
  Authorizes the creation of first-time homebuyer savings account from which savings to purchase a home could be deducted from an individual's or couple's personal income taxes.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #480: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION - PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
  Increases the income range and the maximum credit amount for the property tax relief extended to elderly and/or disabled persons.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #495: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- RHODE ISLAND HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE ACT OF 2008
  Provides patients opportunity to opt out of information disclosure under HIE.
  • 2021-04-01: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #507: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - WEAPONS
  Permits Rhode Island residents, twenty-one (21) years of age or older, to carry a concealed handgun, without a permit.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #508: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
  Allows an individual to lawfully possess a device that would silence the sound of a natural report of a rifle or shotgun to hunt game, as long as the host rifle or shotgun is allowed.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #509: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
  Allows reciprocal concealed carry permits from out of state to be valid in Rhode Island, which is either authorized by the attorney general or subject to other reciprocal restrictions.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #512: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS
  Requires that all meetings closed to the public be audio recorded by audio tape or other audio recording device.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #515: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- IMPLANTATION DEVICES AS CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
  Prohibits an employer from subjecting its employees or prospective employees to the implantation of an implantation device. It creates criminal penalties as well as civil damages, that may be assessed against violating employers.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #517: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
  Prohibits the sale or possession of firearm silencers unless the person complies with federal law in the sale, possession and use.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #519: AN ACT RELATING TO AERONAUTICS -- RHODE ISLAND T.F. GREEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
  Renames the state airport in Warwick from "T.F. Green state airport" to "Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport."
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommends passage
• Senate Bill #522: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS
  Amends various laws related to firearms.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #525: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SNOWMOBILES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
  Allows driving and/or operating an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on public lands that are designated trails for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) as provided in the department of environmental management regulations.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #526: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS - ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS
  Exempts from "public records" availability, all those documents, evidence and records of proceedings considered by the "relief from disqualifiers board and appellate courts" involving request for relief from firearm prohibitions.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #543: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT - OPEN MEETINGS
  Amends multiple sections relating to open meetings relating to using technology to observe meetings, calculation of quorums, closed meeting procedures and notice requirements.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #544: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL POLICE ARBITRATION
  Provides all provisions in collective bargaining agreement continue until successor agreement reach or interest arbitration award rendered.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #547: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FIREFIGHTERS' ARBITRATION
  Provides all provisions in collective bargaining agreement continue until successor agreement reach or interest arbitration award rendered.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #553: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- PURPLE-STAR RHODE ISLAND DEPENDENT EDUCATION ACT
  Establishes the "Purple-star Rhode Island Dependent Education Act" and provides that the commissioner of elementary and secondary education designate schools as "purple-star" schools.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #561: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND FAIR HOUSING PRACTICES ACT
  Prohibits discrimination in housing against those persons who have a lawful source of income.
  • 2021-04-01: Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on House Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: House passed in concurrence
  • 2021-04-13: Transmitted to Governor
  • 2021-04-15: Signed by Governor
• Senate Bill #568: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- CANNABIS AUTHORIZATION, REGULATION AND TAXATION
  Establishes Cannabis Control Commission to regulate all aspects of cannabis production and distribution.
  • 2021-04-01: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #571: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
  Removes funding requirement from department of elementary and secondary education.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #572: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE GEOENGINEERING - HAZARDOUS EMISSIONS ACT
  Establishes geoengineering regulation for all hazardous emissions and environmental manipulation.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #574: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT FUND
  Provides for a one-time appropriation of $1,000,000 and an annual appropriation thereafter to Rhode Island College providing to teachers at no costs to them certification and educational programs who teach students who don't speak English.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #575: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX
  Grants an exemption from the personal income tax to writers, composers and artists residing within the East Providence arts zone.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #577: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION
  Provides two million dollars ($2,000,000) to support comprehensive and effective afterschool, summer learning and workforce development programs for students in grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12).
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #578: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE - DIVESTMENT OF STATE PENSION FUNDS FROM MILITARY CONTRACTORS
  Requires the state investment commission to identify and divest pension fund investments in military weapon manufacturers whether held directly and indirectly.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #579: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- NARRAGANSETT BAY COMMISSION--THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF SEWAGE INFRASTRUCTURE FROM THE CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS TO THE NARRAGANSETT BAY COMMISSION
  Authorizes the city of Central Falls to transfer ownership of the city's sewer infrastructure to the Narragansett Bay Commission.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #580: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
  Amends the classification of manufacturing machinery that is eligible for a property tax exemption by eliminating the requirement that the machinery be new.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #582: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION – FOUNDATION LEVEL SCHOOL SUPPORT [SEE TITLE 16 CHAPTER 97- THE RHODE ISLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION ACT]
  Provides districts with free and reduced lunch populations above 20% have their minimum housing aid share increased to 40% for projects completed after July 1, 2020 and school housing aid ratio increased to 5% if completed by December 30, 2027.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #583: AN ACT RELATING TO STATUTES AND STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION -- PAYMENT OF STATUTORY FEES
  Allows state departments and agencies to implement electronic filing of applications for licenses, permits, registrations, certificates and functions by allowing a vendor to withhold a commission for implementing the system for electronic filing.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #585: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FOUNDATION LEVEL SCHOOL SUPPORT
  Provides that in determining local school aid, the state would annually provide each community no less than an amount equal to the aid given in the preceding fiscal year.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #586: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT (SEE TITLE 16 CHAPTER 97-THE RHODE ISLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION ACT)
  Replaces the suspension year COLA for all retired teachers, state employees and municipal with a fractional COLA award of twenty-five percent (25%).
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #587: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT--LOCAL EDUCATION AID READJUSTING NEEDS AMENDMENT ("LEARN" AMENDMENT)
  Readjusts local aid to charter public schools that received relief from the PPP fund.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee continued
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #590: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
  Requires insurance coverage for at minimum ninety (90) days of residential or inpatient services for mental health and/or substance-use disorders for American Society of Addiction Medicine levels of care 3.1 and 3.3.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #591: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
  Increases reimbursement rates for behavioral health providers over a five (5) year period. The minimum increase per year would be four percent (4%) resulting in a total increase of twenty-three and four tenths percent (23.4%).
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Resolution #595: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE
  Proposal for constitutional amendment for voter approval for appropriations for less the ARC to pension fund or for bond payments.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #596: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES
  Increases penalties for a variety of motor vehicle offenses.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #602: AN ACT RELATED TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES
  Authorizes licensed auto body shops to sell or dispose of motor vehicles that have been abandoned and located on their premises.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #603: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS
  Provides that public bodies not be required to hold open-forum sessions on any topic not on the meeting notice and limits comment on any topic not previously posted.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #607: AN ACT RELATING TO AERONAUTICS -- THE PERMANENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING ACT
  Extends the long-term air-quality monitoring program at T.F. Green Airport to July 31, 2024.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #613: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- REAL JOBS RHODE ISLAND ACT
  Establishes the real jobs Rhode Island program in order to create an industry led system to advance the skills of the state's workforce, grow the state's economy and increase sustainable employment for middle class working families.
  • 2021-04-06: Senate read and passed
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to House Finance
• Senate Bill #629: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS-RENEWABLE ENERGY
  Increases the percentage of retail electricity sales from renewable energy sources.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #633: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF ENERGY RESOURCES INTERCONNECTION STANDARDS
  Transfers from the electric distribution company to the office of energy resources the authority to consider and act upon all applications for approval of interconnection of new renewable energy installation.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #634: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
  Requires the energy efficiency and resources management council to run a triennial competitive bid process to select an entity to propose and administer system reliability and energy efficiency and conservation procurement
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #640: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- RHODE ISLAND SECURE CHOICE RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAM ACT
  Establishes the Rhode Island secure choice retirement savings program. Establishes a board which is a public corporation. Allows for creation of IRA-type retirement investments managed by the board.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-05: Meeting postponed (04/05/2021)
• Senate Bill #641: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION - PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
  Changes the filing date for the elderly or disabled tax exemption in the town of Exeter from March 15 to April 15 of each year.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #642: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
  Repeals the authority of various cities and towns to provide certain tax exemptions and tax stabilization agreements.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #649: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- OPIOID ALTERNATIVES
  DOH to develop and publish opioid alternative pamphlet.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #650: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES
  Requires department of health to establish an informal dispute resolution to address any changes to department of health violations.
  • 2021-04-01: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #651: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - THE BREAST CANCER ACT
  Allows individuals to be sent breast cancer screening results by mail, electronically or otherwise.
  • 2021-04-01: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #652: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- SIDEWALKS
  Requires that all maintenance of sidewalks along state highways be the responsibility of the state.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #654: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SMALL BUSINESSES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
  Imposes one year moratorium on enforcement of municipal ordinance or zoning requirement that penalizes owners of food service establishments/bars for modifications/alternations to their premises in response to an emergency declaration.
  • 2021-04-03: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #659: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows Christina Marie Tucciarone to join the Honorable Leonela Felix and Gregory Donald Kowalski in marriage on or about June 12, 2021, within the City of Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-06: Senate read and passed
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to House Special Legislation
• Senate Bill #660: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
  Specifically excludes the cultivation and processing of cannabis from the definitions of plant agriculture contained in the Rhode Island zoning enabling act.
  • 2021-04-01: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #661: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows the Honorable Roger A. Picard to join Kimberly D. Pelland and Blake S. Morphis in marriage on or about May 22, 2021, within the City of Newport, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-06: Senate read and passed
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to House Special Legislation
• Senate Bill #675: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE REPARATIONS ACT
  Provides that financial security is required for any motor vehicle registered or required to be registered in the state of Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #676: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES - RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNERS OF RENTAL VEHICLES
  Provides that violations of chapter 34 of title 31 pertaining to rental vehicles are civil violations subject to the jurisdiction of the Rhode Island traffic tribunal.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #680: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ADJUDICATION OF TRAFFIC OFFENSES
  Removes the $25.00 limit on tuition for a motorist to attend a driver education course, and would allow a judge or magistrate to delay the imposition of a suspension or revocation of a driver's license or registration for a period up to 30 days.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #681: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- FREEWAYS
  Eliminates the provision a person who solicits a ride in a motor vehicle or backs up a motor vehicle on a freeway is guilty of a misdemeanor. Adds $100 fine for advertising a motor vehicle for sale on a state highway to the schedule of violations.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #682: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MISCELLANEOUS RULES
  Provides that the permissive use of a wireless communication device for the purpose of navigation of a motor vehicle shall only be applicable in cases where the device is mounted or otherwise affixed to the vehicle and not held in the motorist's hand.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #683: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MISCELLANEOUS RULES
  Sunsets the provision which allows first-time violators to avoid the fine by presenting proof of acquisition of a hands-free device prior to the imposition of the fine effective September 1, 2021.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #685: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSE
  Extends the "look back" period for a third and subsequent driving under the influence (DUI) and a refusal to submit to a chemical test to ten (10) years from the current five (5) years.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #687: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' ARBITRATION
  Establishes new factors for the interest contract arbitration board for municipal employee unions to consider in rendering a decision the board power to render an award over all negotiated matters, including the expenditure of money.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #699: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS --DISTRIBUTED GENERATION INTERCONNECTION
  Requires the electric distribution company to report interconnection studies and not charge more than actual costs for the studies.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #701: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
  Requires that one third of all Rhode Island teachers, for the next three (3) years trained in the basic emergency and response skills curriculum ("BEARS"), specifically in hand-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Heimlich maneuver, and bleeding control.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #708: AN ACT RELATING TO A TAX AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE AND EXXONMOBIL OIL CORPORATION
  Provides for a tax treaty between the city of East Providence and ExxonMobil Oil Corporation subject to the ratification of the East Providence city council.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-16: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/27/2021)
• Senate Resolution #711: SENATE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THAT THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF ACTIVITIES THAT EXPOSE PEOPLE TO TICKS, BETTER EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE SYMPTOMS OF LYME DISEASE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY DETECTION, AND UPDATE THEIR FINDINGS, DATA, AND PHYSICIAN PROTOCOLS WITH REGARDS TO THE EARLY DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF LYME DISEASE
  
  • 2021-04-01: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #713: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - OFFICE OF STATE MEDICAL EXAMINERS
  Removes the sunset provision on the requirement that the office of state medical examiners be responsible for a multidisciplinary team review of drug related overdose deaths.
  • 2021-04-01: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #715: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS
  Permits URI Board of Trustees to attend open public board meetings remotely.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #716: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
  University of Rhode Island board of trustees to be composed of seventeen (17) members appointment by the governor.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #720: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows Everett Petronio, Jr., to join Bethany Josephine Coia and Mark Peter DeFanti in marriage on or about October 23, 2021, within the Town of Narragansett, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-06: Senate read and passed
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to House Special Legislation
• Senate Bill #721: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows Fiona Fitzpatrick to join Jane Elizabeth Stanley and David Ethan Swee in marriage on or about May 25, 2021, within the Town of New Shoreham, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-06: Senate read and passed
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to House Special Legislation
• Senate Bill #725: AN ACT RELATING TO AERONAUTICS -- AIRPORTS AND LANDING FIELDS
  Allows DOT to lease airport property up to 50 years for substantial improvement/building and increases RI airport corporation directors from 7 to 9 with one appointment (RIPA) and (RIGABOA).
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #737: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
  Authorizes the police authority making a background check of an applicant to invoice the seller of concealable weapons, rifles or shotguns a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fee per non-disqualifying background check.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #742: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
  (Includes the chief inspector and inspector as those exempt from carrying a firearm without a permit and defines them as peace officers.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #747: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES
  Exempts the city of Pawtucket from the restrictions for issuing liquor licenses within two hundred (200’) feet of a school or place of worship for the "Tidewater Landing" project.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-15: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/27/2021)
• Senate Bill #748: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- GENERAL PROVISIONS - MANUFACTURING AND WHOLESALE LICENSES
  Authorizes the issuance of farmer-brewery and farmer-distillery licenses to qualifying farms subject to conditions and regulations issued by the department of regulation.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #753: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX
  Exempts from state taxation certain pension benefits that originate from, and were taxed in another state.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #754: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION - SALES AND USE TAXES - LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION
  Exempts from the sales and use tax that portion of a motor vehicle lease payment collected for tangible personal property tax, municipal property tax, excise, or any other similar tax.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #755: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - STATE BUILDING CODE
  Requires public building/place of public accommodation to have single-user toilet facility for use by any gender eff. 1/1/22/ new construction/ renovations over 50% value of state/municipal buildings provide for single-user toilet eff. 1/1/22.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
• Senate Bill #756: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
  Provides local education agencies (LEAs) hiring site-based specialists for reading and math to receive state reimbursement based on enrollment and specific guidelines.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Education
• Senate Bill #757: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS - EDUCATION - PSYCHOLOGISTS
  Creates minimum qualifications for school psychologists and establishes the scope of their practice within schools and establishes state support for school-based mental health services
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Education
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #758: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD
  Sets forth new renewable energy standards.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
• Senate Bill #759: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT - ENERGY FACILITY SITING ACT
  Provides applicants/licensees for fossil fuel electricity generating facilities invest in renewable energy facilities.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
• Senate Bill #760: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- GREEN BUILDINGS ACT
  Repeals the expiration provisions that major facility projects or other public improvements comply with green building standards, thereby requiring major facility projects of state agencies to be constructed to LEED standards.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
• Senate Bill #761: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES
  Prohibits the use of state funds to purchase single-serving bottled water or single-use plastic bags or expanded polystyrene.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
• Senate Bill #762: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT – DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
  Waives beach parking fees at any state beach for any person that qualifies for a free or reduced lunch pursuant to § 16-8-10.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
• Senate Bill #763: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES--LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION
  Increases the exemption for estate taxes to two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) effective January 1, 2023. There would be a further increased estate tax exemption to five million dollars ($5,000,000) effective January 1, 2025.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
• Senate Bill #764: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX
  Excludes from income up to ten thousand two hundred dollars ($10,200) of unemployment compensation paid in tax year 2020 for any individual or married couple with an adjusted gross income less than one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000).
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
• Senate Bill #765: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- STATE TAX OFFICIALS
  Changes the rate of interest for underpayments of tax to prime rate plus six percent (6%). Also limits the assessment of interest to four (4) calendar years prior to the date on which notice of the delinquent payment is sent.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #766: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LITTLE CIGAR TAX
  Requires that the tax imposed on little cigars be imposed in the same manner as the tax imposed on cigarettes, that 25% of such tax revenue would be applied to smoking cessation programs, and requires that little cigars be sold in packs of 20 or more.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
• Senate Bill #767: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
  Allows the EOHHS to use appropriated funds to support graduate medical education programs and research and directs the secretary of EOHHS to determine the appropriate Medicaid payment mechanism in order to make the payments annually.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
• Senate Bill #768: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- NON PROFIT DENTAL SERVICE
  Provides that non profit dental service corporations shall have the power to provide for the administering and/or insuring of vision and optometric programs.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
• Senate Bill #769: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - COMPREHENSIVE DISCHARGE PLANNING
  Requires coverage for residential/inpatient mental health services for detox/stabilization/substance abuse disorders without preauthorization or be subject to concurrent review during the first 28 days.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Proposed Substitute
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended indefinite postponement
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study
• Senate Bill #770: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES
  Creates consumer legislation designed to limit in-application payments for software applications and purchases.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
• Senate Bill #771: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY
  Decriminalizes certain commercial sexual activity and repeals the authority to detain a defendant in the event they test positive for venereal disease.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
• Senate Bill #772: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT
  Establishes tablets for prisoners program.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
• Senate Bill #773: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS
  Repeals the law enforcement officers’ bill of right, chapter 42-28.6 of the General Laws, in its entirety.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
• Senate Bill #774: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RHODE ISLAND SALVAGE LAW
  Provides that if an insurance company is unable to obtain a certificate of title for a vehicle, the insurance company or its agent may apply for and obtain, free and clear of all liens and claims of ownership, a salvage certificate of title.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
• Senate Bill #775: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LILA MANFIELD SAPINSLEY COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT
  Establishes detailed steps and safeguards to create the Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act, to provide a legal mechanism whereby a terminally ill patient may choose to end their life using drugs prescribed by a physician.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
• Senate Bill #776: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- REGULATION OF SALES -- STATE IDENTIFICATION CARDS
  Allows the division of motor vehicles (DMV) to issue state ID cards to persons unable to establish lawful presence in the US upon proof of residency and tax ID number effective January 1, 2022.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #777: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO-LOTTERY GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING
  Requires gambling facilities to compensate municipality where facility located for police/fire details required by contract/law/regulation eff. 7/1/21
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #778: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY – STATE BUILDING CODE
  Requires baby changing tables in publicly accessible restrooms in existing and new state and municipal buildings, including state house and that accommodations are equally available regardless of gender for which restroom is designed.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #779: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES
  Creates pilot program for 33 hr driver ed program offered in an online/virtual format, effective 10/1/21 and sunsets 10/1/23. Creates the Online Driver Education Program Study Commission to determine by 12/31/22 if the pilot program should be permanent.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Resolution #780: SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DOREEN STANLEY ON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AFTER THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE
  
  • 2021-04-01: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar
  • 2021-04-02: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (04/06/2021)
  • 2021-04-06: Senate read and passed
• Senate Bill #781: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS
  Requires electric and gas distribution companies, with exceptions, to remit fifteen percent (15%) of the amount of demand-side charge collections to the Rhode Island infrastructure bank for any energy-related financing programs.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #782: AN ACT RELATING TO MAKING REVISED APPROPRIATIONS IN SUPPORT OF FY 2021 -- CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
  Appropriates four hundred sixty nine thousand six hundred fifty-five dollars ($469,655) to the Crime Victim Compensation Program created by the Criminal Injuries Compensation to be extended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Resolution #783: SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING APRIL 4-10, 2021, AS "NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  
  • 2021-04-06: Recommended for Immediate Consideration
  • 2021-04-06: Senate read and passed
• Senate Resolution #784: SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL, 2021, TO BE "FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  
  • 2021-04-06: Recommended for Immediate Consideration
  • 2021-04-06: Senate read and passed
• Senate Resolution #785: SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING APRIL OF 2021, AS "CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND URGING ALL RHODE ISLANDERS TO SUPPORT EFFORTS THAT PROMOTE CHILDREN'S PSYCHOLOGICAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  
  • 2021-04-06: Recommended for Immediate Consideration
  • 2021-04-06: Senate read and passed
• Senate Resolution #786: SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMMUNITY PLAYERS
  
  • 2021-04-06: Recommended for Immediate Consideration
  • 2021-04-06: Senate read and passed
• Senate Bill #787: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMERCE
  Creates a deputy secretary of commerce and housing within the executive office of commerce to oversee housing initiatives and develop a housing plan.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce
• Senate Bill #788: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS
  Prevents third-party delivery service from using the likeness, registered trademark, or any intellectual property belonging to the merchant to falsely suggest sponsorship or endorsement by, or affiliation with the merchant without the merchant’s consent.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce
• Senate Bill #789: AN ACT RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS -- RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT
  Requires that annual reports of domestic and foreign business corporations, nonprofit corporations, and limited liability companies be filed with the secretary of state between February 1 and May 1 of each year.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce
• Senate Bill #790: AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
  Amends the composition of the joint committee on legislative services by adding the senate majority leader to the committee.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
• Senate Bill #791: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - LICENSING OF HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
  Requires the department of health to promulgate rules and regulations by January 1, 2022 for the licensing and operation of health centers operating in elementary and secondary schools.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Education
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #792: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
  Removes the town of Smithfield from the provisions of §§ 44-5-20.05, 44-5-20.06, 44-5-20.07, and 44-5-20.08, in regard to property tax classification and tax levy determinations.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
• Senate Bill #793: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
  Requires nursing facilities per diem rates to be adjusted every 3 years or the rate shall automatically increase by 3%. Requires Medicaid rates paid to nursing facilities be increased by the same percentage of any minimum wage increase.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
• Senate Bill #794: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SIZE, WEIGHT, AND LOAD LIMITS
  Authorizes the department of transportation to impose a weight restriction or close any state, local or privately-owned bridge, in the interest of public safety.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
• Senate Bill #795: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
  Requires general treasurer to allocate thirty percent (30%) of all settlement proceeds from a multi-state initiative to the attorney general restricted account.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
• Senate Bill #796: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
  Amends definition of dating violence to include abusive, coercive behaviors used to exert control and power and provides that abuse may be physical, verbal, emotional, sexual, financial, or psychological and includes threats, isolation, and intimidation.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
• Senate Bill #797: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE GOOD SAMARITAN PREVENTION ACT OF 2016
  Changes the title and text of the immunity from legal repercussions for emergency overdose care to include the furnisher of assistance for medical emergencies.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
• Senate Bill #798: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS - THE EDWARD O. HAWKINS AND THOMAS C. SLATER MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT
  Expands the criminal and civil protections to lawful users of medical marijuana. This act also provides for civil damages to be imposed upon violators of these protections.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
• Senate Bill #799: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS - REGISTRATION OF VOTERS
  Increases the role of the division of motor vehicles in the voter registration and address verification process, by establishing very specific obligations.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
• Senate Bill #800: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- PUBLIC RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
  Updates public records administration act, modifies records control schedule, designates records officer, establishes procedures for retention of records. Provides administrator submit yearly reports, establishes public reporting compliance.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #801: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- UNIFORM FOREIGN-COUNTRY MONEY JUDGMENTS RECOGNITION ACT
  Establishes the policies and procedures required for the recognition and enforcement of Foreign-Country Money Judgments and Registration of Canadian Judgments by the superior court.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
• Senate Bill #802: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- UNIFORM UNSWORN DECLARATION ACT
  Gives an "unsworn" declaration given under the penalty of perjury the same effect as "a sworn" declaration, and subject to the criminal penalties for perjury.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
• Senate Bill #803: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE OR EXECUTION
  Amends Hate Crimes Sentencing Act. Adds gender identity, expression to protected groups. Clarifies sentencing enhancements for hate crimes against victims in a protected group. Permits sentencing to community service or educational classes.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
• Senate Bill #804: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS
  Amends the "open meetings act" to allow virtual meetings and participation by electronic communication until July 1, 2023.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
  • 2021-04-09: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #805: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES - RHODE ISLAND SALVAGE LAW
  Eliminates the notarization requirement for various certificates filed by insurance companies.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
• Senate Bill #806: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- TRADE IN ANIMAL FUR ACT
  Prohibits the sale, offer of sale, trade or distribution of fur products as defined and makes any violation punishable by a fine of five hundred dollars ($500) up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) and up to one year in jail.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
• Senate Bill #807: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE ARCHIVES
  Clearly defines permanent state records to be retained/ requires preparation of disaster preparedness plan/ allows access to superior court for injunctions/ restraining orders for violations of public records laws.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #808: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY -- BENEFITS -- RHODE ISLAND BACK TO WORK INCENTIVE PROGRAM
  Provides 13 weeks of benefits to persons returning to work of $150 per week prorated plus additional compensation up to $1,950 prorated with benefits expiring on January 1, 2022.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Labor
• Senate Bill #809: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES -- SPECIAL PLATE FOR MASONIC GRAND LODGE CHARITIES OF RHODE ISLAND
  Authorizes a special license plate for MASONIC GRAND LODGE CHARITIES OF RHODE ISLAND, specify the minimum order, and govern the amount and distribution of the fee surcharge.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
• Senate Resolution #810: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL COMMISSION TO BE KNOWN AS "THE RHODE ISLAND SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL (RI 250TH) COMMISSION"
  
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-15: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/27/2021)
• Senate Bill #811: AN ACT TO VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF MOTHERS' MORNING OUT, LLC
  
  • 2021-04-08: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate read and passed
  • 2021-04-14: Referred to House Corporations
• Senate Resolution #812: SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL, 2021, TO BE "THE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD" IN RHODE ISLAND
  
  • 2021-04-08: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate read and passed
• Senate Resolution #813: SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF RETIRED PROVIDENCE POLICE DETECTIVE STEPHEN J. SPRINGER
  
  • 2021-04-08: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate read and passed
• Senate Bill #814: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- BILITERACY SEAL
  Allows high school students receiving state Silver/Gold Seal of Biliteracy to earn 2 to 4 semesters of college credit toward minor/major in language at public university/community college if requested within 3 yrs. after high school graduation.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Education
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #815: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- BUSINESS CORPORATION TAX
  Exempts from taxation any loan forgiveness under the federal Paycheck Protection Program.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• Senate Bill #816: AN ACT TO VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF FRAJEELAI, LLC
  
  • 2021-04-08: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate read and passed
  • 2021-04-14: Referred to House Corporations
• Senate Resolution #817: SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY" ON APRIL 8, 2021, AND RECOGNIZING THE 73RD ANNIVERSARY OF ISRAEL'S ESTABLISHMENT
  
  • 2021-04-13: Recommended for Immediate Consideration
  • 2021-04-13: Senate read and passed
• Senate Resolution #818: SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING LEO D. COVAS, ESQ., FOR HIS YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE RHODE ISLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
  
  • 2021-04-13: Recommended for Immediate Consideration
  • 2021-04-13: Senate read and passed
• Senate Resolution #819: SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ABELARDO "ABE" HERNANDEZ
  
  • 2021-04-13: Recommended for Immediate Consideration
  • 2021-04-13: Senate read and passed
• Senate Resolution #820: SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2021, TO BE "SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  
  • 2021-04-13: Recommended for Immediate Consideration
  • 2021-04-13: Senate read and passed
• Senate Resolution #821: SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK ON APRIL 11TH - 17TH, 2021, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  
  • 2021-04-13: Recommended for Immediate Consideration
  • 2021-04-13: Senate read and passed
• Senate Resolution #822: SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE UNTIMELY PASSING OF THE HONORABLE AMA AMPONSAH
  
  • 2021-04-13: Recommended for Immediate Consideration
  • 2021-04-13: Senate read and passed
• House Bill #5017: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE EDWARD O. HAWKINS AND THOMAS C. SLATER MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT
  Adds a definition to the term "manufacture" in the medical marijuana chapter.
  • 2021-04-02: Committee transferred to House State Government & Elections
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5021: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE EDWARD O. HAWKINS AND THOMAS C. SLATER MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT
  Prevents employers from refusing to hire or discriminating against individuals for marijuana use and positive test results.
  • 2021-04-02: Committee transferred to House State Government & Elections
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5025: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- NORTH SMITHFIELD - HISTORIC RESIDENCE TAX CREDIT
  Allows North Smithfield historic residence owners to become eligible for state historic residence tax credits.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
  • 2021-04-06: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate passed in concurrence
  • 2021-04-15: Transmitted to Governor
• House Bill #5028: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE CIVIC LITERACY ACT
  Requires the implementation of the civic literacy act for all students between the 8th and 12th grades.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on House Calendar (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: House read and passed
• House Bill #5037: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - BORN-ALIVE INFANT PROTECTION ACT
  Enacts the Born-Alive Infant Protection Act and provide for the duties and obligations of medical personnel in certain circumstances.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2021)
  • 2021-04-09: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5049: AN ACT RELATING TO VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF LODIE BRIEN AGENCY, INC.
  
  • 2021-04-01: Effective without Governor's signature
• House Bill #5050: AN ACT TO VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF SHERWOOD CONDOMINIUM, INC.
  
  • 2021-04-01: Effective without Governor's signature
• House Bill #5073: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SECURING THE FINANCIAL FUTURE FOR ALL STUDENTS ACT
  Provides that the council on elementary and secondary education be encouraged to maintain, publish and update statewide standards for instruction of personal finance in public high schools.
  • 2021-04-02: Placed on House Calendar (04/06/2021)
  • 2021-04-06: House read and passed
• House Bill #5076: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
  Requires the principal at each school to provide an annual report on the number of graduating students and the number applying for admission to college or vocational training.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for consideration
  • 2021-04-09: Proposed Substitute
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommends passage of Sub A
• House Bill #5084: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- IDENTIFICATION AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS
  Allows for the sealing of records pertaining to cases for which a person is acquitted or otherwise exonerated from a charged offense and eliminates the one hundred dollar ($100) fee for the expungement of a criminal record.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/06/2021)
  • 2021-04-06: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5092: AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- PASSIVE VOLUNTARY ADOPTION MUTUAL CONSENT REGISTRY ACT -- ADOPTION OF CHILDREN
  Directs the department of health to provide information regarding the passive voluntary adoption reunion registry on the department of health's website and in the division of vital records.
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to Senate Judiciary
• House Bill #5093: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PASSING, USE OF LANES, AND RULES OF THE ROAD
  Provides for specific fines and sanctions to operators of motor vehicles who fail to exercise due care to avoid colliding with a vulnerable road user causing injury, serious injury, or death to the vulnerable road user.
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to Senate Judiciary
• House Bill #5100: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS
  Prohibits any development of land contiguous to the State House unless approved by the general assembly.
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
• House Bill #5101: AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF JAMESTOWN
  Ratifies the town of Jamestown Home Rule Charter amendment to Section 219 of the charter adopted at a November 3, 2020 referendum, concerning the process and procedures by which voter initiative can be activated.
  • 2021-04-03: Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
  • 2021-04-08: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate passed in concurrence
  • 2021-04-13: Transmitted to Governor
• House Bill #5106: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
  Allows the town of Johnston to adopt a tax classification plan independent of the provisions of § 44-5-11.8.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommends passage
• House Bill #5129: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
  Exempts from taxation the real property of Ocean State Community Wellness, Inc., a qualified tax-exempt corporation under § 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, for the property located at 7450 Post Road, North Kingstown, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-03: Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
• House Bill #5140: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS
  Amends the law enforcement officers’ bill of rights to require that a person wishing to serve as a third member of a hearing committee attend training and would amend the suspension period for minor violations and the appeals procedure.
  • 2021-04-12: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5190: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE EDWARD O. HAWKINS AND THOMAS C. SLATER MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT
  Includes domestic pets as eligible to use medical marijuana if certified by a licensed veterinarian.
  • 2021-04-02: Committee transferred to House State Government & Elections
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5203: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
  Permits the division of motor vehicles to suspend the registration privileges of motor carriers upon receipt of notice from the department of labor and training that the motor carrier has not secured workers' compensation insurance.
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to Senate Judiciary
• House Bill #5204: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS
  Requires every electric distribution company and natural gas distribution company to submit to the division of public utilities and carriers an emergency response plan for review and approval.
  • 2021-04-01: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5217: AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF COVENTRY
  This act would validate and ratify amendments to the Home Rule Charter of the town of Coventry, which amendments were adopted and approved by the electors of the town of Coventry on November 3, 2020.
  • 2021-04-03: Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
  • 2021-04-08: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate passed in concurrence
  • 2021-04-13: Transmitted to Governor
• House Bill #5224: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION
  Removes the requirement that the scholarship program cease with the enrollment of the high school graduating class of 2021 at the community college of Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing (04/06/2021)
  • 2021-04-06: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5241: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES
  Authorizes a pharmacist to prescribe and dispense hormonal contraceptive patches and self-administered oral hormonal contraceptives, provided that the pharmacist has completed a training program approved by the state board of pharmacy.
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
• House Bill #5252: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
  Creates a special motor vehicle registration plate for The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation, Inc.
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
• House Bill #5253: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows the Honorable Justice James D. Gleason to join Julia C. Scott and Brandon T. Elliano in marriage on or about August 28, 2021, within the City of Newport, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate passed in concurrence
  • 2021-04-13: Transmitted to Governor
• House Bill #5257: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND FAIR HOUSING PRACTICES ACT
  Prohibits discrimination in housing against those persons who have a lawful source of income.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommends passage as amended in concurrence
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate passed as amended in concurrence
  • 2021-04-13: Transmitted to Governor
  • 2021-04-15: Signed by Governor
• House Bill #5260: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
  Makes permanent the exemption from taxation for certain residential property developments which have not been completed or, if completed, have not been sold and occupied.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-02: Proposed Substitute
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommends passage of Sub A
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on House Calendar (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: House passed Sub A
• House Bill #5271: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS - THE EDWARD O. HAWKINS AND THOMAS C. SLATER MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT
  Prohibits the transfer of any compassion center license to any other owner or location and provides that new compassion center licenses issued by way of lottery be issued only to the location and ownership approved in the application.
  • 2021-04-02: Committee transferred to House State Government & Elections
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5273: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE EDWARD O. HAWKINS AND THOMAS C. SLATER MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS EQUITY ACT OF 2021
  DBR to conduct social/racial equity analysis on issuance of business licenses to include license to sell marijuana.
  • 2021-04-02: Committee transferred to House State Government & Elections
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5330: AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF BARRINGTON
  
  • 2021-04-03: Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
  • 2021-04-08: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate passed in concurrence
  • 2021-04-13: Transmitted to Governor
• House Bill #5351: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SEIZURE SAFE SCHOOLS ACT
  Requires elementary/secondary schools to have at least 1 school employee trained to administer/assist with the self-administering of seizure rescue medication prescribed to treat seizure disorder systems and the use of prescribed electrical stimulation.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5353: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SUICIDE PREVENTION--THE NATHAN BRUNO AND JASON FLATT ACT
  Creates the "Nathan Bruno and Jason Flatt Act" which requires training of teachers/students/school personnel regarding suicide awareness and prevention, and the establishment of a conflict resolution process between teachers or school personnel/students.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5394: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT - PRESERVATION OF FAMILIES WITH DISABLED PARENT ACT
  Precludes a parent's disability from serving as the sole basis for the state to institute an investigation of the disabled parent's family.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for consideration (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-13: Placed on House Calendar (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: House read and passed
• House Bill #5413: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows Christine K. Bush to join Jenny Miller and Craig Koehler in marriage on or about August 19, 2021, within the Town of Narragansett, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate passed in concurrence
  • 2021-04-13: Transmitted to Governor
• House Bill #5414: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows William Bon Bauer to join Kaitlin Bauer and Gustazo Cabarcas in marriage on or about June 21, 2021, within the City of Providence, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate passed in concurrence
  • 2021-04-13: Transmitted to Governor
• House Bill #5418: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- APPOINTMENT, QUALIFICATION, AND TENURE OF OFFICERS
  Requires that all persons serving on boards and commissions appointed by the governor have a connection to the state through residence or licensure.
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to Senate Judiciary
• House Bill #5431: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RESTROOM ACCESS ACT
  Requires retail establishments with 3 or more employees on the premises without accessible public restroom to allow customers suffering from eligible conditions access to their employee restrooms.
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
• House Bill #5432: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- THE MARYELLEN GOODWIN COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING ACT
  Insurance coverage for prostate/colon cancer screening.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-02: Proposed Substitute
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommends passage of Sub A
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on House Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: House passed Sub A
  • 2021-04-13: Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
• House Bill #5445: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT - 2021 ACT ON CLIMATE
  Establishes a statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction mandate.
  • 2021-04-06: Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
  • 2021-04-06: Transmitted to Governor
  • 2021-04-10: Signed by Governor
• House Bill #5448: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAID EMPLOYER ASSESSMENT
  Creates a Medicaid employees assessment and would require all for profit employers with more than 300 employees to compensate the state 10% of each of their employees' wages, capped of $1500, who are enrolled in Medicaid.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5456: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION – REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX
  Increases the housing resources restricted receipts account by $.60 previously retained for state use.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5462: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
  Provides that the trapping and subsequent release of any unowned feral or free roaming cat for the purpose of spaying or neutering of the cat shall not be considered abandonment.
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to Senate Judiciary
• House Bill #5470: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
  Creates an action authorizing any person who has been sentenced to imprisonment greater than one year subsequent to being wrongfully convicted of a criminal offense to petition court for an award of compensation and damages, including attorney’s fees.
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to Senate Judiciary
• House Bill #5477: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CUMBERLAND TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND/OR NOTES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,500,000 TO FINANCE THE DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF RECREATIONAL AREAS AND FACILITIES IN THE TOWN
  Authorizes the town of Cumberland to issue general obligation bonds and notes not to exceed $2,500,000 for the development/improvement/repair/alteration/construction/renovation/equipping of recreational areas and facilities in the town.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
  • 2021-04-06: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate passed in concurrence
  • 2021-04-15: Transmitted to Governor
• House Bill #5478: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES
  Allows the Westerly Town Council to issue a Class B liquor license for premises located at 169 and 177 Main Street, despite its location within proximity to a school church.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
  • 2021-04-15: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (04/27/2021)
• House Bill #5481: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows James R. Boyd, Jr., to join Alyssa Lynn LeValley and Andrew James Fleming in marriage on or about July 23, 2021, within the City of East Providence, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate passed in concurrence
  • 2021-04-13: Transmitted to Governor
• House Bill #5482: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows Peter Monopoli to join Gabrielle LaBrie and Lee Stamas in marriage on or about July 9, 2021, within the Town of Exeter, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate passed in concurrence
  • 2021-04-13: Transmitted to Governor
• House Bill #5483: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows the Honorable Scott Avedisian to join Lorna M. Simpson and John V. Kelly in marriage on or about August 21, 2021, within the Town of North Kingstown, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate passed in concurrence
  • 2021-04-13: Transmitted to Governor
• House Bill #5491: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FINANCIAL LITERACY
  Requires the council on elementary and secondary education, in consultation with the Rhode Island department of education, to develop and approve statewide academic standards for the instruction of consumer education in public high schools.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5504: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- REGULATION OF SALES
  Allows the sale of alcoholic beverages on New Year's Day by retail Class A licensees.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommends passage
• House Bill #5507: AN ACT TO VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF M.C. SOUSA TRUCKING & EXCAVATION, INC.
  
  • 2021-04-07: Effective without Governor's signature
• House Bill #5534: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $140,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF STATE HOUSING AID AT A REIMBURSEMENT RATE OR STATE SHARE RATIO OF NOT LESS THAN 75% AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE AND PROVIDED THAT THE AUTHORIZATION SHALL BE REDUCED BY THE AMOUNT OF CERTAIN GRANTS RECEIVED FROM STATE BOND PROCEEDS, FROM THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OR FROM THE RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY
  Authorizes Providence to issue not more than $140,000,000 bonds to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, landscaping, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities throughout the city of Providence.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
  • 2021-04-06: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate passed in concurrence
  • 2021-04-13: Transmitted to Governor
• House Bill #5552: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE
  Makes it unprofessional conduct for a physician not to take all reasonable steps to ensure that a viable fetus being carried by their patient is brought to term.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2021)
  • 2021-04-09: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5568: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND -- ZONING ORDINANCES
  Provides planning board approval votes require majority of members present at time of vote/quorum of zoning review board would authorize voting members including alternatives.
  • 2021-04-02: Placed on House Calendar (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: House passed Sub A
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to Senate Judiciary
• House Bill #5572: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY- LILA MANFIELD SAPINSLEY COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT
  Creates the Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act, to provide a legal mechanism whereby a terminally ill patient may choose to end their life using drugs prescribed by a physician.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2021)
  • 2021-04-09: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5579: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - CHILDREN
  Crime for medical personnel to provide reasonable medical care to new born baby.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2021)
  • 2021-04-09: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5582: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - BORN-ALIVE INFANT PROTECTION ACT
  Enacts the Born-Alive Infant Protection Act and provides for the duties and obligations of medical personnel in certain circumstances.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2021)
  • 2021-04-09: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5593: AN ACT RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- HOLLEY LANDING
  Renames the landing in South Kingstown known as Wordens Pond Landing to Holley Landing.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on House Calendar (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: House read and passed
• House Bill #5605: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - RHODE ISLAND PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP
  Provides that the students with disabilities shall be eligible to participate in the state's promise scholarship program and provided with reasonable accommodations to access the opportunities.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5613: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS
  Increases committee in law enforcement officers’ bill of rights hearing to 5, three as permanent. Hearings commenced in 15 days, allow for summary suspension of 5 days and would mandate pay suspended while the case is pending.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5626: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - PROPER MANAGEMENT OF UNUSED PAINT
  Requires DEM to request proposals every 2 years to solicit representative organization to operate paint stewardship program.
  • 2021-04-02: Placed on House Calendar (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: House read and passed
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to Senate Judiciary
• House Bill #5654: AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- NAMING STATE CONSTRUCTIONS -- E. RICHARD DURFEE ROAD
  Would name a certain portion of Sand Hill Cove Road in Narragansett, "E. Richard Durfee Road".
  • 2021-04-01: Scheduled for consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on House Calendar (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: House read and passed
• House Bill #5672: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES
  Increases the reimbursement rates to be paid by the department of human services and the department for children, youth, and families, for licensed child care centers and family child care homes.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5683: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES - RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM
  Reduces the eligibility requirement for many prospective members of the Rhode Island Works' Program making it easier for some to qualify for its benefits.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5687: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX
  Provides that a portion of the real estate conveyance tax be apportioned to a newly established restricted receipt account known as the housing production fund.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5728: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
  Authorizes state police to provide retention/storage of municipal police officers body camera footage.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5821: AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING THE 2020 AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF SMITHFIELD
  
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
• House Resolution #5828: HOUSE RESOLUTION REINSTATING THE LIFE OF AND EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ENCOURAGING MORE PERSONS OF COLOR TO ENTER THE FIELD OF EDUCATION
  Reinstates the life and extends the reporting and expiration dates of the commission to study/make recommendations to encourage more persons of color to enter field of education from April 17, 2020, to April 17, 2022, and expires on June 17, 2022.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on House Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: House read and passed
• House Bill #5839: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION DYSLEXIA - THE RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL FOR DYSLEXIA ACT
  Establishes a charter school for students with dyslexia.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5844: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY
  Requires medical spas to employ or contract for the services of a licensed physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5865: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PAIN-CAPABLE UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT
  Creates the Rhode Island Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, prohibiting the performance or induction of an abortion of an unborn child capable of feeling pain, unless necessary to prevent serious health risk to the unborn child’s mother. Eff 1/1/21
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2021)
  • 2021-04-09: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5868: AN ACT RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - SPECIAL COMMISSION ON REAPPORTIONMENT
  Creates an eighteen (18) member special commission to reapportion all general assembly districts and congressional districts based on 2020 federal Census data by January 15, 2022.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5869: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS
  Includes sworn law enforcement officers and Rhode Island state troopers in the group of persons who may obtain the name, address and telephone numbers of persons to whom nonpublished service is furnished.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5883: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
  Requires each police officer during qualification and training sessions to fire a minimum of three hundred rounds effective July 1, 2021.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5884: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
  Mandates that police officers qualify in the use of firearms two (2) times per year instead of one time annually.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5885: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
  Mandates that police officers qualify in the use of firearms in both daylight and nighttime conditions two (2) times per year and that correctional officers qualify every year instead of once every two (2) years.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5906: AN ACT TO VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF WARWICK NECK AVENUE, INC.
  
  • 2021-04-07: Effective without Governor's signature
• House Bill #5907: AN ACT TO VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF NEW ENGLAND REAL ESTATE MARKETING SERVICES, INC.
  
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommends passage
• House Bill #5923: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY- HIGH-HEAT WASTE FACILITY ACT OF 2021
  Prohibits new high-heat waste processing facilities.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5929: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- PERINATAL DOULA SERVICES
  Provides for medical assistance health care for expectant mothers and would establish medical assistance coverage and reimbursement rates for perinatal doula services. Effective 7/1/22.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5932: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- CHILD CARE SUBSIDY ELIGIBILITY
  Authorizes both parents to seek financial child care benefits for their children rather than restricting it to the custodial parent.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5934: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
  Requires all school districts to provide students enrolled in grades Kindergarten through twelve (K-12) access to high-speed Internet.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5935: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
  Directs the department of health to establish an inspection and evaluation program and establish rules and regulations regarding air quality in elementary and secondary schools.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5951: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMERCE
  Creates a deputy secretary of commerce and housing within the executive office of commerce to oversee housing initiatives and develop a housing plan.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5952: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows the honorable John G. Edwards to join Kelsey Kristine Edwards and David M. Coletta in marriage on or about October 23, 2021, within the City of Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate passed in concurrence
  • 2021-04-13: Transmitted to Governor
• House Bill #5985: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- RHODE ISLAND TITLE INSURERS ACT
  Provides that only RI attorneys can act as title insurance agents and determine insurability and marketability. Limits discount title insurance premiums and restricts sharing premiums.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/06/2021)
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-05: Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/06/2021)
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5989: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - MANDATORY VACCINATION AGREEMENT PROHIBITED
  Prohibits discrimination against individuals who refuse to be vaccinated.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/06/2021)
  • 2021-04-06: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5990: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTIONS -- SOCIAL MEDIA CENSORSHIP PROTECTION ACT
  Prohibits certain social media companies from censoring users speech by either removal of the user's speech or using algorithms to prevent the user's speech.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/06/2021)
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-05: Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/06/2021)
• House Bill #5993: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RISHOD K. GORE JUSTICE IN POLICING ACT OF 2021
  Provides police reform by requiring body cameras and makes certain methods of restraint a felony such as chokeholds and using the foot as a weapon.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #5995: AN ACT AN ACT RELATING CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION
  Codifies the factors that a court must consider in imposing a sentence on a criminal defendant.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Resolution #5996: HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE FETUS AS A HUMAN LIFE UPON THE EXISTENCE OF A HEARTBEAT
  
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2021)
  • 2021-04-09: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6009: AN ACT RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REDISTRICTING ACT
  Creates a redistricting commission to act every 10 years to adopt a redistricts plan for all general assembly and congressional districts. It also provides for a possible appeal of the plan to the state supreme court.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6014: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - OFFICE OF STATE MEDICAL EXAMINERS
  Removes the sunset provision on the requirement that the office of state medical examiners be responsible for a multidisciplinary team review of drug related overdose deaths.
  • 2021-04-02: Placed on House Calendar (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: House read and passed
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
• House Bill #6028: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
  Allows the executive office of health and human services to use appropriated funds to support graduate medical education programs and research. At the same time implementing the appropriate payment mechanism in order to make the payments annually.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-12: Withdrawn at sponsor's request (04/14/2021)
• House Bill #6032: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- THE TELEMEDICINE COVERAGE ACT
  Amends the provisions of the telemedicine coverage act and provide coverage for telemedicine under Rhode Island Medicaid.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6037: AN ACT RELATING TO A TAX AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE AND EXXONMOBIL OIL CORPORATION
  Provides for a tax treaty between the city of East Providence and ExxonMobil Oil Corporation subject to the ratification of the East Providence city council.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on House Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6043: HOUSE RESOLUTION REINSTATING THE LIFE OF AND EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION KNOWN AS THE "RHODE ISLAND ONLINE DATA TRANSPARENCY AND PRIVACY PROTECTION COMMISSION"
  Reinstates the life and extends the reporting and expiration dates of the "Rhode Island Online Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Commission" from February 5, 2019, to May 5, 2021, and would expire on July 5, 2021.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on House Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: House read and passed
• House Bill #6051: AN ACT RELATING TO AERONAUTICS -- RHODE ISLAND T.F. GREEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
  Renames the state airport in Warwick from "T.F. Green state airport" to "Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport."
  • 2021-04-01: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6064: AN ACT RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, AND PARTNERSHIPS -- MERGER AND CONSOLIDATION
  Amends the Rhode Island Nonprofit Corporation Act regarding consolidation and merger.
  • 2021-04-01: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6065: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE - UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT
  Raises appraisal threshold for auto insurance from $2,500 to $5,000, requires an insurance company to complete the appraisal within four days and redefines fair market value to include commonly used insurance industry compilations.
  • 2021-04-01: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6066: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS --DISTRIBUTED GENERATION INTERCONNECTION
  Requires the electric distribution company to report interconnection studies and not charge more than actual costs for the studies.
  • 2021-04-01: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6067: AN ACT RELATING TO AERONAUTICS -- AIRPORTS AND LANDING FIELDS
  Adds airspace to the land the department of transportation can acquire that is necessary for a suitable airport or to preserve, maintain, or restore an approach. Additionally this act would add the term “Approach, approach zone, approaches” to § 1-2-3.1.
  • 2021-04-01: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6068: AN ACT TO VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF RANERE ASSOCIATES, INC.
  
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate passed in concurrence
  • 2021-04-13: Transmitted to Governor
• House Bill #6085: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION
  Grants immunity from civil liability and professional disciplinary action for any action or inaction arising out of a disaster or declared emergency, when acting in good faith.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/06/2021)
  • 2021-04-06: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6099: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- REGISTRATION OF VOTERS
  Tightens up the requirements for registering to vote and for applying for a mail ballot. It mandates that driver's licenses and motor vehicle identification cards for non-drivers have a marking which identifies the holder as a foreign national.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6101: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT - SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
  Establishes the Sunset Advisory Review Commission.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-10: Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/12/2021)
• House Bill #6104: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- POLICE OFFICERS -- COMMISSION ON STANDARDS AND TRAINING
  Requires all police officers to be certified through the municipal police training academy and complete mandatory continuing education and create a process in which the police may be decertified for failure to maintain proper certification.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6109: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows John Wardle to join Alison Bubly and Adam Feinstein in marriage on or about August 1, 2021, within the Town of Middletown, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate passed in concurrence
  • 2021-04-13: Transmitted to Governor
• House Bill #6118: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
  Prohibits school committees from entering into a school bus service contract unless the contract provides for payments to school bus drivers, monitors and aids for one hundred and eighty (180) days or the length of the contracted for school year.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6120: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows the Honorable Stephen R. Ucci to join Darlene M. Boudreau and the Honorable Michael A. Morin in marriage on or about July 30, 2021, within the City of Warwick, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate passed in concurrence
  • 2021-04-13: Transmitted to Governor
• House Bill #6127: AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF BRISTOL
  Validates and ratifies amendments to the Home Rule Charter of the town of Bristol, which amendments were adopted and approved by the electors of the town of Bristol on November 3, 2020.
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
• House Bill #6128: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES
  Authorizes the East Providence City Council to issue a Class B liquor license for a retail establishment, located at 332 Bullock Point Avenue.
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
• House Bill #6130: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows Adam Olivere to join Alexa Shanahan and Leighton Scott Lobdell in marriage on or about October 9, 2021, within the City of Newport, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2021)
  • 2021-04-08: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
  • 2021-04-09: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Senate passed in concurrence
  • 2021-04-13: Transmitted to Governor
• House Bill #6131: AN ACT TO VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF ROBERT O. CERRONI AUTO REPAIR SERVICES, INC.
  
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommends passage
• House Bill #6137: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows Christina Marie Tucciarone to join the Honorable Leonela Felix and Gregory Donald Kowalski in marriage on or about June 12, 2021, within the City of Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to Senate Judiciary
• House Bill #6138: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows the Honorable Richard W. Dyer to join Elizabeth M. King and Dylan D. Smith in marriage on or about July 2, 2021, within the City of Newport, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to Senate Judiciary
• House Bill #6141: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT RIGHT TO REPAIR ACT
  Provides that original equipment manufacturers of agricultural equipment would provide independent service providers repair information and tools to maintain and repair electronics of the agricultural equipment.
  • 2021-04-01: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6143: AN ACT TO VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF SALON VOGUE, INC.
  
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-13: Placed on House Calendar (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: House read and passed
• House Bill #6145: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION
  Provides for an earned compliance credits system to be used to reduce sentence duration and help reduce prison overcrowding.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6147: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE OR EXECUTION
  Amends Hate Crimes Sentencing Act. Adds gender identity, expression to protected groups. Clarifies sentencing enhancements for hate crimes against victims in a protected group. Permits sentencing to community service or educational classes.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/06/2021)
  • 2021-04-06: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6148: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - SENTENCE AND EXECUTION
  Mandates the courts to release defendant on alleged probation violation.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6149: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION
  Establishes an education savings account whereby the General Treasurer may assist and support parents, guardians and caretakers of a school age child learning at home or remotely with materials, technology and other educational support.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6151: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS
  Adopts Wireless Telecommunications Act. Authorizes municipalities to regulate wireless service for zoning and public safety.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6152: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS
  Amends law enforcement officers' bill of rights.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6153: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS
  Amends the law enforcement officers' bill of rights to provide greater accountability in the disciplinary process over law enforcement officers.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6154: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
  Requires any facility or business which teaches, gives lessons, classes or training to children and youth to have their prospective employees submit to a criminal background check, through the state or local police department, prior to them being hired.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/06/2021)
  • 2021-04-06: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6155: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT
  Eliminates the marital sexual assault exception when a victim is incapacitated, disabled, or helpless.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/06/2021)
  • 2021-04-06: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6157: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
  Removes the town of Smithfield from the provisions of §§ 44-5-20.05, 44-5-20.06, 44-5-20.07, and 44-5-20.08, in regard to property tax classification and tax levy determinations.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6158: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows the Honorable Marvin Abney to join Sydney Amado and Mandla Tuthill in marriage on or about June 4, 2021, with the City of Providence, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-01: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-05: Placed on House Calendar (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: House read and passed
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to Senate Judiciary
• House Bill #6169: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWAL ENERGY RESOURCE PROJECTS
  Prohibits the co-location of multiple renewable energy resources one or more contiguous parcels, unless the total capacity of the co-location is less than ten megawatts (10MW) in total.
  • 2021-04-01: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6170: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- BUSINESS CORPORATION TAX
  Exempts from taxation any loan forgiveness under the federal Paycheck Protection Program.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6171: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PROTECTION OF CHILDREN -- PHYSICAL SEX CHARACTERISTICS SURGERY ACT
  Prohibits physical sex characteristics surgery for children under 12 years of age, except to address an immediate risk of physical harm. Provides for a private course of action for violations with a 10 year statute of limitations.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/06/2021)
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-02: Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/06/2021)
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6172: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- CERTIFICATION OF CHILDCARE AND YOUTH-SERVING WORKERS AND OPERATORS
  Waives costs of criminal background checks for employees of child day care, daycare centers, family daycare homes, group family daycare homes, child-placing agencies and residential childcare facilities that must be state licensed by DCYF.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/06/2021)
  • 2021-04-06: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6173: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REFUSE DISPOSAL
  Updates and modernizes the department of environmental management’s ability to enforce environmental laws, and more specifically modifies practices regarding a notice of violation.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/06/2021)
  • 2021-04-06: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6174: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DNA DEFENDER ADVOCATES PROGRAM
  Establishes a volunteer DNA defender advocates program for law students.
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/13/2021)
  • 2021-04-13: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6175: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES
  Allows the Pawtucket city council to issue a Class B, C, or N liquor license for use on property located on tax assessor's plat 54B, 65B, and 23A, despite their close proximity to a school or church.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6176: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows Connor Lynch to join Meghan Lynn Palmer and John Joseph Falvey, IV, in marriage on or about June 5, 2021, within the City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-01: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-05: Placed on the House Consent Calendar (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: House read and passed
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to Senate Judiciary
• House Bill #6177: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows James F. Queenan, Jr., Esq., to join Mary Cheryl Queenan and Richard Earl Downes, Jr., in marriage on or about June 10, 2021, within the Town of South Kingstown, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-01: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-05: Placed on the House Consent Calendar (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: House read and passed
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to Senate Judiciary
• House Bill #6178: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows the Honorable Marvin Abney to join Tess Abney and Derek Dunlea in marriage on or about July 26, 2021, within the Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-01: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-05: Placed on House Calendar (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: House read and passed
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to Senate Judiciary
• House Bill #6179: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES – DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
  Allows RIDE to utilize Massachusetts and Connecticut licensed school bus drivers to fulfill a shortage of Rhode Island bus drivers to meet all obligations of transportation of students for a temporary period of time, up to thirty (30) days.
  • 2021-04-09: Committee transferred to House Education
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6180: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS
  Provides that public bodies not be required to hold open-forum sessions on any topic not on the meeting notice and limits comment on any topic not previously posted.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6188: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RHODE ISLAND SALVAGE LAW
  Provides that if an insurance company is unable to obtain a certificate of title for a vehicle, the insurance company or its agent may apply for and obtain, free and clear of all liens and claims of ownership, a salvage certificate of title.
  • 2021-04-01: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6189: AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- ADOPTION OF CHILDREN
  Reduces age from 25 to 18.
  • 2021-04-02: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/06/2021)
  • 2021-04-06: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6190: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows Catherine Mohan to join Kara Hallisey and Kyle Durocher in marriage on or about May 22, 2021, within the City of Newport, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-01: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommends passage
  • 2021-04-05: Placed on the House Consent Calendar (04/07/2021)
  • 2021-04-07: House read and passed
  • 2021-04-08: Referred to Senate Judiciary
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
• House Bill #6191: AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY --- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS
  Names the fishing pier at Rocky Point state park in Warwick after the former department of environmental management deputy director, Larry Mouradjian.
  • 2021-04-01: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2021)
  • 2021-04-05: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6192: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES
  Allows "Disabled Veterans" as defined in § 31-6-8 to apply for as many registration plates desired for vehicles they own.
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6193: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
  Allows the EOHHS to use appropriated funds to support graduate medical education programs and research and directs the secretary of EOHHS to determine the appropriate Medicaid payment mechanism in order to make the payments annually.
  • 2021-04-01: Introduced, referred to House Finance
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2021)
  • 2021-04-14: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6194: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT
  Makes possession of controlled substances civil violations punishable by a one hundred dollar ($100) fine for a first offense and up to three hundred dollars ($300) for subsequent offenses. Offenders would also have to complete drug counseling.
  • 2021-04-02: Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
• House Resolution #6195: HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE WEEK OF APRIL 5TH THOUGH APRIL 11TH OF 2021, AS "NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  
  • 2021-04-06: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6196: HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING APRIL OF 2021, AS "CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND URGING ALL RHODE ISLANDERS TO SUPPORT EFFORTS THAT PROMOTE CHILDREN'S PSYCHOLOGICAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  
  • 2021-04-06: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6197: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL, 2021, TO BE "THE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD" IN RHODE ISLAND
  
  • 2021-04-06: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6198: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2021, TO BE "FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  
  • 2021-04-06: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6199: HOUSE RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN RHODE ISLAND AND TAIWAN, AND SUPPORTING ENHANCED BILATERAL TRADE RELATIONS AND TAIWAN’S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION
  
  • 2021-04-06: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6200: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SINCERE SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF FRANCIS A. DONAHUE, JR.
  
  • 2021-04-06: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6201: HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING LEO D. COVAS, ESQ., FOR HIS YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE RHODE ISLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
  
  • 2021-04-06: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6202: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS
  
  • 2021-04-06: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6203: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES
  
  • 2021-04-06: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6204: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE UNTIMELY PASSING OF THE HONORABLE AMA AMPONSAH
  
  • 2021-04-06: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6205: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2021, TO BE "COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  
  • 2021-04-06: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6206: HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING APRIL 4-10, 2021, AS "NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  
  • 2021-04-06: House read and passed
• House Bill #6207: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX
  Excludes $10,200 of unemployment compensation from income for tax payer/married couple with adjusted gross income less than $150,000 retroactive to 2020 tax year only.
  • 2021-04-07: Introduced, referred to House Finance
• House Bill #6208: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE
  Prohibits insurance carriers from charging out-of-pocket expenses to the insured for expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates that all COVID-19 testing or vaccination is free.
  • 2021-04-07: Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6209: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE
  Requires coverage for treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, including, but not limited to, the use of intravenous immunoglobin therapy..
  • 2021-04-07: Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6210: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- RHODE ISLAND HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE ACT OF 2008
  Provides patients opportunity to opt out of information disclosure under HIE.
  • 2021-04-07: Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
  • 2021-04-09: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2021)
  • 2021-04-15: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Bill #6211: AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- REDISTRICTING
  Requires for adoption of redistricting legislation an affirmative vote of a majority of representatives and senators voting by each of the 2 chambers' and by a majority of representatives and senators in the largest 2 member-represented political parties.
  • 2021-04-07: Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Resolution #6212: HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY" ON APRIL 8, 2021
  
  • 2021-04-07: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6213: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING PROFOUND SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF PAUL V. PALANGE
  
  • 2021-04-07: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6214: HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING ISABELLE MIRZAEI ON BEING NAMED THE 2021 HASBRO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CHAMPION CHILD
  
  • 2021-04-07: House read and passed
• House Bill #6215: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND FAIR HOUSING PRACTICES ACT
  Amends the definition of sexual orientation. Allows cases in superior court. Allows mediation prior to superior court case. Prohibits court order unless attorney fee waiver is signed. Repeals exemptions to sexual discrimination.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
• House Bill #6216: AN ACT RELATING TO AERONAUTICS -- AIRPORTS AND LANDING FIELDS-- PROVIDENCE T.F. GREEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
  Renames state airport from "T.F. Green state airport" to "Providence T.F. Green International Airport"
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to House Corporations
• House Bill #6217: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP ACT
  Establishes the Rhode Island hope scholarship act to provide up to the cost of two (2) years of tuition costs and mandatory fees for eligible students in hopes to increase the numbers for enrollment and graduation.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to House Finance
• House Bill #6218: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY -- BENEFITS -- RHODE ISLAND BACK TO WORK INCENTIVE PROGRAM
  Provides 13 weeks of benefits to persons returning to work of $150 per week prorated plus additional compensation up to $1,950 prorated with benefits expiring on January 1, 2022.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to House Finance
• House Bill #6219: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- RIGHT TO ORGANIZE
  Allows labor organizations/unions to organize any employees who work for employers in an industry that is regulated by the medical marijuana act or cannabis-regulated industry.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to House Labor
• House Bill #6220: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows Gary Bucci to join Jennifer Heng and Griffin Pharr in marriage on or about June 19, 2021, within the City of Newport, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation
• House Bill #6221: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows Gary Bucci to join Taylor Dryden and Joseph Murray in marriage on or about December 11, 2021, within the City of Newport, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation
• House Bill #6222: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSION
  Creates an eighteen (18) member special commission on reapportionment whose purpose is to draft and to report to the general assembly an act to reapportion the districts of the general assembly and the state's United States Congressional districts.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  • 2021-04-08: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
  • 2021-04-12: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• House Resolution #6223: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF CECELIA MAKOR PREMY
  
  • 2021-04-13: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6224: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO THE WRIGHT FAMILY OF MINNESOTA ON THE PASSING OF DAUNTE WRIGHT
  
  • 2021-04-13: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6225: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ANTONIO CAPRIO, JR.
  
  • 2021-04-13: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6226: HOUSE RESOLUTION THANKING ELIZABETH VORRO FOR HER THIRTY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE WITH THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD
  
  • 2021-04-13: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6227: HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING CENTRAL FALLS POLICE CHIEF, COLONEL ANTHONY ROBERSON, ON BEING THE FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN POLICE COLONEL IN RHODE ISLAND AND THANKING HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF EXEMPLARY AND DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE
  
  • 2021-04-13: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6228: HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING AND THANKING JOHN LANNI, ESQ., ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT
  
  • 2021-04-13: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6229: HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 73RD ANNIVERSARY OF ISRAEL'S ESTABLISHMENT ON APRIL 13, 2021, AND REAFFIRMING THE BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP AND COOPERATION BETWEEN RHODE ISLAND, THE UNITED STATES, AND THE STATE OF ISRAEL
  
  • 2021-04-13: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6230: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS
  
  • 2021-04-13: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6231: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES
  
  • 2021-04-13: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6232: HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MARCH 22, 2021, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2021, AS "WORLD DOULA WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  
  • 2021-04-13: House read and passed
• House Bill #6233: AN ACT TO VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF RIVER BEND CONDOMINIUM HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC.
  
  • 2021-04-14: Introduced, referred to House Corporations
• House Resolution #6234: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000) FOR THE BENEFIT OF RHODE ISLAND FREE CLINIC
  Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for the Rhode Island Free Clinic.
  • 2021-04-14: Introduced, referred to House Finance
• House Bill #6235: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN
  Establishes a military family advocacy program to address child abuse and neglect in military families.
  • 2021-04-14: Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
• House Resolution #6236: HOUSE RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REQUIRE LICENSED NURSING FACILITIES TO REPORT ON THE NUMBER AND PERCENT OF RESIDENTS AND STAFF RECEIVING COVID-19 VACCINATIONS DURING THE DECLARED FEDERAL AND STATE HEALTH EMERGENCY
  AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER IF COVID-19 OUTBREAKS OCCUR
  • 2021-04-14: Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
• House Bill #6237: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- SMALL CLAIMS AND CONSUMER CLAIMS -- PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTIONS
  Increases the maximum amount to be recovered in civil court action as a small claims from two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) to seven thousand dollars ($7,000).
  • 2021-04-14: Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
• House Bill #6238: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
  Authorizes cities/towns to establish a property tax credit program in exchange for volunteer service by persons over age 60 up to $1,500 calculated by multiplying service hours by the state minimum wage per hour.
  • 2021-04-14: Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
• House Bill #6239: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES – RETAIL LICENSES
  Allows Little Sister located at 737 Hope Street in Providence to obtain a class B liquor license to sell beer and wine.
  • 2021-04-14: Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
• House Bill #6240: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
  Allows motorized campers trailers to qualify as an antique motor vehicle and display an "antique plate".
  • 2021-04-14: Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
• House Bill #6241: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT
  Allows the continuance of the remote notarization following the expiration of the executive emergency order currently in effect and requires a certificate of any notarial act.
  • 2021-04-14: Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
• House Bill #6242: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
  Allows David Klepper to join Brenna McCabe and Christopher Raia in marriage on or about July 17, 2021, within the City of Newport, Rhode Island.
  • 2021-04-14: Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation
• House Resolution #6243: HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK ON APRIL 11TH - 17TH, 2021, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  
  • 2021-04-15: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6244: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 24, 2021, AS "ARMENIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY" TO COMMEMORATE THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE OF 1915 TO 1923, AND IN HONOR OF ARMENIAN-AMERICANS
  
  • 2021-04-15: House read and passed
• House Resolution #6245: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2021, TO BE "ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  
  • 2021-04-15: House read and passed
• House Bill #6246: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS
  Creates electronic book licenses for all public, private, academic and educational libraries allowing libraries to provide access to electronic books with violation deemed unfair/deceptive trade practice.
  • 2021-04-16: Introduced, referred to House Corporations
• House Bill #6247: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- WINE DIRECT SHIPPER LICENSE
  This act would create a Wine Direct Shipper License for licensed producers in this or any state to directly ship a limited amount of wine to residents age 21 or older for personal consumption.
  • 2021-04-16: Introduced, referred to House Corporations
• House Bill #6248: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  Creates paycheck protection program for small businesses of with 50 employees or less for forgivable loans of $50,000 or less modeled on federal program with sunset date of 6/30/2022.
  • 2021-04-16: Introduced, referred to House Finance
• House Bill #6249: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY -- GENERAL PROVISIONS
  Increases partial unemployment benefits by disregarding an amount of earnings when calculating weekly benefit rate with expiration date of 6/30/22.
  • 2021-04-16: Introduced, referred to House Finance
• House Bill #6250: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY -- BENEFITS
  Creates a self-employment assistance program in the DLT.
  • 2021-04-16: Introduced, referred to House Finance
• House Bill #6251: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT – DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
  Waives beach parking fees at any state beach for any person that qualifies for a free or reduced lunch pursuant to § 16-8-10.
  • 2021-04-16: Introduced, referred to House Finance
• House Resolution #6252: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING SPECIAL HOUSE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE EFFECTS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE REORGANIZATION OF THE RHODE ISLAND COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (CRMC)
  Creates a 15 member commission to study the effects and procedures for the reorganization of the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council, and who would report back to the General Assembly by April 1, 2022, and expire on May 15, 2022.
  • 2021-04-16: Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
• House Bill #6253: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES - PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGES
  Requires parking lots to designate parking spaces for electric vehicles/installation of charging stations for new existing public/private parking lots with fines for parking violations/compliance. Effective 7/1/21.
  • 2021-04-16: Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
• House Bill #6254: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR NOTARIES PUBLIC
  Codifies in the general laws the standards of conduct for notaries public in the state of Rhode Island by the secretary of state which came into effect on April 3, 2020. Takes effect on July 1, 2021; sunsets and expires on July 1, 2023.
  • 2021-04-16: Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections