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State Representative
Michael Chippendale
(R) - Rhode Island
Rhode Island House District 40
In Office - Started: 01/03/2011

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Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
H5025 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 would not be considered abandonment. This act would provide that the trapping and subsequent release of any unowned feral or free roaming cat for the purpose of spaying or neutering of the cat would not be considered abandonment. This act would take effect upon passage. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6137 Creates a special registration plate for the private passenger motor vehicle for former fire chief of the Hopkins Hill Fire District, Frank M. Brown, Jr. This act would create a special registration plate for the private passenger motor vehicle for former fire chief of the Hopkins Hill Fire District, Frank M. Brown, Jr. This act would take effect upon passage. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5251 Allows the school building administration or teachers in all grades to provide the opportunity for students to observe a brief moment of silence on every September 11. This act would allow the school building administration or teachers in all grades to provide the opportunity for students to observe a brief moment of silence on every September 11. This act would take effect upon passage. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5464 Repeals the exemption granted to pari-mutuel facilities and casinos from the smoke free workplace requirement and provides for a one time appropriate of $1,000,000 to inform patrons of the smoke free policy within the casino. This act would repeal the provisions authorizing smoking in pari mutual facilities with the exception for businesses operating as smoking bars to include Plum & Proof Cigar Bar. This act would take effect on January 1, 2027. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5098 Creates a new motor vehicle registration for "forestry vehicles." This act would create a new motor vehicle registration for "forestry vehicles." This act would take effect upon passage. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6122 Protects against discrimination based on disability in federally funded programs and activities, even if there is a change in the federal law. This act would provide that in the event any provision of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, prohibiting discrimination based on disability in federally funded programs or activities, codified at 29 U.S.C. § 794, is repealed or nullified by a federal judicial or executive branch action, the law applied in Rhode Island would be the law in effect on the date immediately prior to the date of the repeal or revocation. This act would take effect upon passage. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6409 Authorizes the town of Glocester to levy a supplemental tax, by voter referendum, that exceeds the current tax cap by three percent (3%) for fiscal year 2026, to fund school operations and avoid the loss of critical town services. This act would authorize the town of Glocester to levy a supplemental tax, by voter referendum, that exceeds the current tax cap by three percent (3%) for fiscal year 2026, to fund school operations and avoid the loss of critical town services. This act would take effect upon passage. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5184 Prohibits credit reporting, executions, attachments against a principal residence for judgments based on medical debt. Defines medical debt as an amount for the receipt of health care services, products, or devices. This act would prohibit credit bureau reporting of a consumer’s medical debt. This act would further prohibit the filing of an execution and attachment against a consumer’s principal residence for judgments based on medical debt. This act would further define medical debt as an obligation of a consumer to pay an amount for the receipt of health care services, products, or devices owed to a healthcare facility or a health care professional. This act would take effect January 1, 2026. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6060 Permits physical therapists to continue to order diagnostic imaging as an authorized practice of physical therapy beyond December 31, 2025. This act would permit physical therapists to continue to order diagnostic imaging as an authorized practice of physical therapy beyond December 31, 2025. This act would take effect upon passage. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5831 Requires anyone engaged in the sale of goods or services, and who offers a discount to its customers’ for utilizing automatic payment systems, via ACH or EFT or similar payment systems, provide the same discount to any person who is sixty-five (65 This act would require any person or business engaged in the sale of goods or services, and who offers a discount to its customers for utilizing automatic payment systems, via ACH or EFT or similar payment systems, provide the same discount to any person who is sixty-five (65) years of age or older who makes a payment using paper checks. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5883 Mandates municipalities to participate in the parking mobility app program where individuals may submit photos on the app of vehicles that are parked in spaces designated for individuals with disabilities and the violator may be cited and fined. This act would update disability parking space signage and would enable municipalities to participate in the parking mobility app program where individuals may submit photos on the app of vehicles that are parked in spaces designated for individuals with disabilities and the violator may be cited and fined. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6327 JOINT RESOLUTION REJECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSED SALARY INCREASES FOR ELIGIBLE UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE DIRECTORS OF STATE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS Joint Resolution Rejecting The Department Of Administration's Proposed Salary Increases For Eligible Unclassified Service Directors Of State Executive Departments Dead
H6429 HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DR. ROSEMARY A. COSTIGAN, PH.D., RN, ON HER SELECTION AS PRESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Congratulating Dr. Rosemary A. Costigan, Ph.d., Rn, On Her Selection As President Of The Community College Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6428 HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ORDINATION OF FATHER BERNARD A. HEALEY TO THE PRIESTHOOD ON JUNE 24, 2025 House Resolution Joyously Celebrating The 30th Anniversary Of The Ordination Of Father Bernard A. Healey To The Priesthood On June 24, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6425 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES House Resolution Expressing Condolences Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6426 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS House Resolution Extending Congratulations Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6424 HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING "JUNETEENTH NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY" ON JUNE 19, 2025 House Resolution Recognizing "juneteenth National Freedom Day" On June 19, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6427 HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE WHOLE-HOME REPAIRS PROGRAM (Creates 10-member commission to study and provide recommendations for the creation of a statewide whole-home repairs program, and who would report back to the Speaker of the House by January 5, 2026, and would expire on March 5, 2026.) House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations For The Creation Of A Statewide Whole-home Repairs Program (creates 10-member Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations For The Creation Of A Statewide Whole-home Repairs Program, And Who Would Report Back To The Speaker Of The House By January 5, 2026, And Would Expire On March 5, 2026.) Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5428 Details each of those limited emergency circumstances where a registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurses, may safely administer sedation, such as critical life-saving or emergency situations where there is an imminent threat to life or limb. This act would establish that the elective and/or independent administration of propofol, Etomidate, sodium thiopental, methohexital, and volatile anesthetics for any surgery or procedure is not, generally, within the “scope of practice” of registered nurses and non-CRNA advance practice registered nurses as defined in chapter 34.3 of title 5 and would restrict the administration of these medications to licensed certified registered nurse anesthetists. It would also detail each of those limited emergency circumstances where a registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurses, may safely administer sedation, such as critical life-saving or emergency situations where there is an imminent threat to life or limb. This act would detail each of those limited emergency circumstances where registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses, may safely administer sedation, such as critical life-saving or emergency situations where there is an imminent threat to life or limb. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6420 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONDOLENCES House Resolution Extending Condolences Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6421 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONGRATULATIONS House Resolution Expressing Congratulations Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5611 Requires the installation of universal changing stations in all newly constructed, reconstructed, or remodeled public buildings and places of public accommodation. This act would require the installation of universal changing stations in all newly constructed, reconstructed, or remodeled public buildings and places of public accommodation in the state, starting in 2027. The act would define a "universal changing station" as an enclosed changing facility accessible to people of all ages and genders who require assistance with diapering. The act would provide the department of administration is responsible for adopting regulations to specify the requirements for these stations, such as signage, size, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The act would also allow for exemptions in certain cases, such as when installation is not feasible or would compromise historic significance This act would take effect upon passage. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5231 Provides that commercial driver instruction would include industry-specific training on the recognition, prevention, and reporting of human trafficking. This act would provide that commercial driver instruction would include industry-specific training on the recognition, prevention, and reporting of human trafficking. This act would take effect upon passage. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6415 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING ITS DEEPEST GRATITUDE TO RHODE ISLAND'S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS FOR THEIR TIRELESS EFFORTS AS OUR LOCAL WATCHDOGS AND SOURCES OF INFORMATION House Resolution Extending Its Deepest Gratitude To Rhode Island's Community Newspapers For Their Tireless Efforts As Our Local Watchdogs And Sources Of Information Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6416 HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING FRANK J. KARPINSKI ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER THIRTY-ONE YEARS OF HONORABLE SERVICE TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, TO THE STATE’S ACTIVE AND RETIRED PUBLIC SERVANTS, AND TO THE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL TREASURER House Resolution Congratulating Frank J. Karpinski On His Retirement After Thirty-one Years Of Honorable Service To The State Of Rhode Island, To The State’s Active And Retired Public Servants, And To The Office Of The General Treasurer Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6417 HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING AND HONORING THE 240TH BRISTOL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION House Resolution Joyously Celebrating And Honoring The 240th Bristol Fourth Of July Celebration Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6413 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 60TH ANNUAL GASPEE DAYS CELEBRATION AND THE MOMENTOUS 253ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE BURNING OF THE GASPEE House Resolution Commemorating The 60th Annual Gaspee Days Celebration And The Momentous 253nd Anniversary Of The Burning Of The Gaspee Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6412 HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM’S RECOGNITION OF THE HEROIC EFFORTS OF IDA LEWIS WITH THE "PAST LIGHT KEEPER AWARD" House Resolution Celebrating The National Lighthouse Museum’s Recognition Of The Heroic Efforts Of Ida Lewis With The "past Light Keeper Award" Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6414 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JUNE 12TH OF 2025, TO BE "COX IMPACT DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming June 12th Of 2025, To Be "cox Impact Day" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6411 HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING AND THANKING KAREN MCGRATH FOR THIRTY-NINE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY House Resolution Honoring And Thanking Karen Mcgrath For Thirty-nine Years Of Dedicated Service To The Cranston Public Library Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5182 Provides that the cost of maintaining and repairing or restoring an easement or right-of-way shall be shared by each owner of a benefited property and their costs shall be determined by and commensurate with the municipal appraisal of each property. This act would provide that in the absence of a written agreement, the cost of maintaining and repairing or restoring an easement or right-of-way shall be shared by each property owner of a benefited property and their share of such costs shall be determined by and commensurate with the current municipal assessment of each property. This act would further provide that any written demand for such costs to any owner refusing to repair or restore the damaged areas shall include information and documentation relevant to the damage repaired or restored, including a detailed explanation of the factors considered in arriving at the owner’s proportional costs of such repairs or restoration. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5537 Provides that advanced practice registered nurses have the same immunity from liability as physicians and surgeons. This act would provide that advanced practice registered nurses have the same immunity from liability as physicians and surgeons. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6401 HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING ROBERT BILLINGTON ON HIS RETIREMENT AT THE END OF JUNE, 2025, AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY TOURISM COUNCIL AFTER FORTY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE House Resolution Congratulating Robert Billington On His Retirement At The End Of June, 2025, As The Director Of The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council After Forty Years Of Distinguished Service Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6402 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "WORLD REFUGEE DAY" AND RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF DORCAS INTERNATIONAL OF PROVIDENCE ON JUNE 20TH OF 2025, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Commemorating "world Refugee Day" And Recognizing The Work Of Dorcas International Of Providence On June 20th Of 2025, In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6403 HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 250TH BIRTHDAY OF THE U.S. ARMY House Resolution Celebrating The 250th Birthday Of The U.s. Army Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6404 HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND THANKING ANDREW SCHIFF ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK House Resolution Recognizing And Thanking Andrew Schiff On The Occasion Of His Retirement As Chief Executive Officer Of The Rhode Island Community Food Bank Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6391 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONGRATULATIONS House Resolution Expressing Congratulations Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6389 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AND ACKNOWLEDGING JUNE OF 2025 AS "PORTUGUESE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming And Acknowledging June Of 2025 As "portuguese American Heritage Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6390 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONDOLENCES House Resolution Extending Condolences Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6381 HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH KINGSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL'S REBEL THEATER GROUP FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AT THE 3RD ANNUAL OCEAN STATE STAR AWARDS House Resolution Recognizing And Congratulating The Members Of The South Kingstown High School's Rebel Theater Group For Their Outstanding Performance At The 3rd Annual Ocean State Star Awards Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6379 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO UNITED STATES ARMY BRIGADIER GENERAL JACK HAMMOND (RETIRED) FOR FOUNDING HOME BASE NATIONAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND BRAIN INJURIES, WHICH PROVIDES MUCH-NEEDED SERVICES TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT NO COST House Resolution Expressing Gratitude To United States Army Brigadier General Jack Hammond (retired) For Founding Home Base National Center Of Excellence For Mental Health And Brain Injuries, Which Provides Much-needed Services To Veterans And Their Families At No Cost Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6380 HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JOSEPH HICKS ON WINNING THE 2024 ATA (AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATION) NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP (TDC) 4-AXLE TRACTOR TRAILER CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP House Resolution Congratulating Joseph Hicks On Winning The 2024 Ata (american Trucking Association) National Truck Driving Championship (tdc) 4-axle Tractor Trailer Class Championship Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6382 HOUSE RESOLUTION DECLARING JUNE 3RD OF 2025, AS "PHARMACY ADVOCACY DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Declaring June 3rd Of 2025, As "pharmacy Advocacy Day" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5034 Allows school committees to add item(s) not appearing in published notice to their agendas for purposes of discussion only if the revised agenda is filed with the secretary of state and posted on district website at least 48 hrs in advance of the meeting. This act would allow school committees to add item(s) not appearing in the published notice to their agendas for the purposes of discussion only and not for the purpose of voting upon the item(s). This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6374 HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE EAST GREENWICH/TOLL GATE CO-OP BOYS ICE HOCKEY TEAM ON WINNING THE 2024-2025 DIVISION II ICE HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP House Resolution Congratulating The East Greenwich/toll Gate Co-op Boys Ice Hockey Team On Winning The 2024-2025 Division Ii Ice Hockey Championship Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6375 HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 30, 2025, AS "WORLD MS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Recognizing May 30, 2025, As "world Ms Day" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6377 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES House Resolution Expressing Condolences Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6376 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS House Resolution Extending Congratulations Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6201 Adds nuclear energy sources to the list of renewable energy resources. This act would add nuclear energy sources to the list of renewable energy resources. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6203 Repeals the Renewable Energy Growth Program. This act would repeal the Renewable Energy Growth Program. This act would take effect on January 1, 2026. Dead
H6202 Places a moratorium on net metering contracts, subsidies for heat pumps and long-term contracts for the purchasing of solar or wind energy. This act would place a moratorium on net metering contracts, subsidies for heat pumps and long-term contracts for the purchasing of solar or wind energy. This act would take effect on January 1, 2026. Dead
H6366 HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 27, 2025, AS "ALS AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Recognizing May 27, 2025, As "als Awareness Day" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6367 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY OF 2025, AS "BRAIN CANCER AND TUMOR AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Commemorating May Of 2025, As "brain Cancer And Tumor Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6359 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES House Resolution Expressing Condolences Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6356 HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY AWARENESS MONTH IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND CALLING FOR THE END OF STIGMA AND EMPOWERING RECOVERY THROUGH LANGUAGE IN RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Recognizing September As Substance Use Recovery Awareness Month In The State Of Rhode Island And Calling For The End Of Stigma And Empowering Recovery Through Language In Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6355 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 22, 2025, AS "RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER DAY" House Resolution Proclaiming May 22, 2025, As "rhode Island Community Health Center Day" Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6360 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS House Resolution Extending Congratulations Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6358 HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THE MEMBERS AND COACH OF THE WHEELER SCHOOL TEAM ON THEIR 1ST PLACE VICTORY AT THE 42ND RHODE ISLAND ACADEMIC DECATHLON House Resolution Recognizing And Congratulating The Members And Coach Of The Wheeler School Team On Their 1st Place Victory At The 42nd Rhode Island Academic Decathlon Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5145 Allows for trucks with a gross vehicle weight of eight thousand pounds (8,000 lbs.) or less to have passenger registration license plates. This act would allow for trucks with a gross vehicle weight of eight thousand pounds (8,000 lbs.) or less to have passenger registration license plates. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5475 Exempts new or used bicycles from sale and use tax. This act would exempt new or used bicycles from sale and use tax. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5777 Repeals the act authorizing toll facilities on state roads. This act would repeal the act authorizing toll facilities on state roads. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5847 HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE FINDINGS AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE FLOODING OF THE PAWTUXET RIVER (Creates an 11-member commission to study and provide recommendations and potential solutions to address the flooding of the Pawtuxet River, and who would report back by March 2, 2026, and would expire on June 2, 2026.) House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Findings And Potential Solutions To Address The Flooding Of The Pawtuxet River (creates An 11-member Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations And Potential Solutions To Address The Flooding Of The Pawtuxet River, And Who Would Report Back By March 2, 2026, And Would Expire On June 2, 2026.) Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5320 Prohibits the Rhode Island medical assistance program and managed care organizations that it contracts with from requiring prior authorization or step therapy protocol for a prescription of a nonpreferred anticonvulsant or antipsychotic. This act would define step therapy protocol and prohibit the Rhode Island medical assistance program, and any contract between the Rhode Island medical assistance program and a managed care organization from requiring prior authorization or a step therapy protocol for the prescription of a nonpreferred medication classified as an anticonvulsant or antipsychotic. This act would take effect upon passage and would apply to all policies, contracts, and plans executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this state on or after January 1, 2026. Dead
H5077 Requires DCYF to establish segregated savings account for foster care child receiving SS, SSI, veterans benefits or railroad retirement benefits to manage the accounts and keep child eligible for future benefits. This act would require the department of children, youth and families (DCYF) to establish segregated savings accounts for a foster care child receiving social security benefits, supplemental security income, veterans benefits or railroad retirement benefits, which payments would be exempt from the asset limits in order to manage the accounts and keep the child eligible for future benefits. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6277 Clarifies Wavemaker program eligibility to include all full-time Rhode Island medical practitioners. This act would clarify that applicants for the wavemaker fellowship program may include those people in the healthcare field and practicing healthcare in the capacity as sole proprietor, partner or as a member of a single member LLC to include those healthcare professionals who have applied on or after July 1, 2022. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6344 Replaces the existing limited liability company act with a newer and updated model act. CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT - Replaces the existing limited liability company act with a newer and updated model act. Dead
H6340 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING LAO NEW YEAR (PI MAI LAO): A CELEBRATION OF RENEWAL, CULTURE, AND RESILIENCE ON APRIL 14 – APRIL 16, 2025 House Resolution Commemorating Lao New Year (pi Mai Lao): A Celebration Of Renewal, Culture, And Resilience On April 14 – April 16, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6341 HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING AND THANKING JAMES R. HOYT ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER FIFTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PAWTUCKET House Resolution Honoring And Thanking James R. Hoyt On The Occasion Of His Retirement After Fifty Years Of Dedicated Service With The Boys & Girls Club Of Pawtucket Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6335 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY OF 2025, TO BE "ALS AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming May Of 2025, To Be "als Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6338 HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING "NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK" ON MAY 11TH THROUGH MAY 17TH, 2025, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Celebrating "national Hospital Week" On May 11th Through May 17th, 2025, In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6337 HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON ON THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF ITS 350TH ANNIVERSARY DURING 2025 House Resolution Congratulating The Town Of Little Compton On The Joyous Occasion Of Its 350th Anniversary During 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6339 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY OF 2025, AS "NATIONAL SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Commemorating May Of 2025, As "national Skin Cancer Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6342 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY TO BE "ASTHMA AND ALLERGY AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming The Month Of May To Be "asthma And Allergy Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6336 HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING AND CELEBRATING "ARMED FORCES DAY" ON MAY 17TH, 2025, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Honoring And Celebrating "armed Forces Day" On May 17th, 2025, In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6307 Creates a special license plate for the charity Real Access Motivates Progress, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. This act would create a special license plate for the charity Real Access Motivates Progress, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. This act would take effect six (6) months after passage. Dead
H5285 Authorizes a host city or town to impose a two percent (2%) tax on the endowment of a private institution of higher education that is in excess of one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000), to be used only for the host public school district. This act would authorize a host city or town to impose a two percent (2%) tax on the endowment of a private institution of higher education that is in excess of one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000), to be used only for the host public school district. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5758 Includes payment of social security benefits to the modification reducing federal adjusted gross income on personal income taxes. This act would include payment of social security benefits to the modification reducing federal adjusted gross income on personal income taxes. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6331 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING WARM WISHES IN FAITH AND THE BLESSINGS OF HOPE AND PEACE TO HIS HOLINESS, POPE LEO XIV House Resolution Extending Warm Wishes In Faith And The Blessings Of Hope And Peace To His Holiness, Pope Leo Xiv Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6328 HOUSE RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND TAIWAN WHILE SUPPORTING ENHANCED BILATERAL RELATIONS WITH TAIWAN AND TAIWAN'S PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY House Resolution Reaffirming The Friendship Between The State Of Rhode Island And Taiwan While Supporting Enhanced Bilateral Relations With Taiwan And Taiwan's Participation In The International Community Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6332 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY 11-17, 2025, AS "QUAHOG WEEK 2025" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Commemorating May 11-17, 2025, As "quahog Week 2025" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6329 HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE ELEANOR SLATER HOSPITAL--ZAMBARANO CAMPUS ON THE RECOGNITION OF "ZAMBARANO DAY" ON MAY 13, 2025 House Resolution Congratulating The Eleanor Slater Hospital--zambarano Campus On The Recognition Of "zambarano Day" On May 13, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6330 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY 11 THROUGH MAY 17, 2025, TO BE "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, IN REMEMBRANCE OF ALL THE POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY House Resolution Commemorating May 11 Through May 17, 2025, To Be "national Police Week" In The State Of Rhode Island, In Remembrance Of All The Police And Law Enforcement Officers Who Have Lost Their Lives In The Line Of Duty Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5994 Requires the department of environmental management to develop, identify, maintain and update a list of projects that qualify for forest and open space land conservation funding pursuant to federal laws. This act would require the department of environmental management to develop, identify, maintain and update a list of projects that qualify for forest and open space land conservation funding pursuant to federal laws. The act would also require the establishment of a restricted receipt account for the revenue generated for the agricultural programs administered by the department. The fund would be used to achieve compliance with federal law for environmental law enforcement on federal property and for boating accidents. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6316 Requires Rhode Island Energy to enter into at least one long-term contract, for at least a four (4) year period, to procure natural gas pipeline capacity with an interstate pipeline operator. This act would require Rhode Island Energy to enter into at least one long-term contract, for at least a four (4) year period, to procure natural gas pipeline capacity with an interstate pipeline operator. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6310 HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING AND THANKING DONNA POLICASTRO ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT House Resolution Honoring And Thanking Donna Policastro On The Occasion Of Her Retirement Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6312 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "RHODE ISLAND HOME VISITING DAY" ON MAY 8, 2025 House Resolution Commemorating "rhode Island Home Visiting Day" On May 8, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6311 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 8, 2025, TO BE "ARTS DAY IN RHODE ISLAND" House Resolution Proclaiming May 8, 2025, To Be "arts Day In Rhode Island" Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6314 HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MAY 4TH THROUGH MAY 10TH, 2025, AS "NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Celebrating May 4th Through May 10th, 2025, As "national Correctional Officers And Employees Week" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6309 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE WEEK OF MAY 6TH THROUGH MAY 12TH OF 2025, AS "NATIONAL NURSES WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Commemorating The Week Of May 6th Through May 12th Of 2025, As "national Nurses Week" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6313 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 10TH, 2025, TO BE "LUPUS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming May 10th, 2025, To Be "lupus Day" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6284 Requires 10% of all rental fees collected by the water resources board pursuant to a lease with the Coventry Pines Golf Club be paid to the town of Coventry and 10% to the Central Coventry Fire District. This act would require twenty percent (20%) of all rental fees collected by the water resources board (WRB) pursuant to a lease with the Coventry Pines Golf Club or memorandum of understanding with the town of Coventry be paid ten percent (10%) to the town of Coventry and ten percent (10%) to the Central Coventry Fire District. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6300 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE FIRST FULL WEEK OF MAY, 2025, TO BE "COMPOSTING AWARENESS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming The First Full Week Of May, 2025, To Be "composting Awareness Week" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6303 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE SECOND WEEK IN MAY OF 2025 TO BE “LUNG CANCER ACTION WEEK” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming The Second Week In May Of 2025 To Be “lung Cancer Action Week” In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6301 HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY OF 2025 AS "MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Recognizing May Of 2025 As "mental Health Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6302 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY OF 2025, TO BE "OLDER AMERICANS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming May Of 2025, To Be "older Americans Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6008 Allows an income tax credit for employer contributions to an eligible employee's ABLE account, for a maximum credit of two thousand dollars ($2,000) per employee, per year. This act would allow an income tax credit for employer contributions to an eligible employee's ABLE account, for a maximum credit of two thousand dollars ($2,000) per employee, per year. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5753 Exempts subchapter S corporations in the first year of existence from paying the minimum tax. This act would exempt subchapter S corporations in the first year of existence from paying the minimum tax. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5755 Generates an estate tax discharge upon the recording of a statement by the executor or other estate representative that the value of the decedent’s gross estate does not require a state or federal tax filing. This act would generate an estate tax discharge upon the filing and recording, with the decedent’s municipality, a statement of the executor, trustee or any other estate representative, that the value of the decedent’s gross estate does not require a state or federal tax filing. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6009 Authorizes a retroactive tax credit for tax yr 2026/thereafter/allowing investment tax credits to be passed through to the personal income tax returns of eligible Sub-S corporation shareholders/limited liability company members who meet certain conditions This act would authorize a retroactive tax credit for tax year 2026 and thereafter, allowing investment tax credits to be passed through to the personal income tax returns of eligible Sub-S corporation shareholders and limited liability company members who meet certain conditions. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5403 Repeals the corporation minimum tax. This act would repeal the corporation minimum tax. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6297 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING APRIL 30, 2025, AS "NATIONAL THERAPY ANIMAL DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Commemorating April 30, 2025, As "national Therapy Animal Day" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6296 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY AS "NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Commemorating May As "national Military Appreciation Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6294 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY OF 2025 TO BE “MYOSITIS AWARENESS MONTH IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND” House Resolution Proclaiming The Month Of May Of 2025 To Be “myositis Awareness Month In The State Of Rhode Island” Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6292 HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 77TH ANNIVERSARY OF ISRAEL'S DAY OF INDEPENDENCE ON APRIL 30TH THROUGH MAY 1ST, 2025, AND REAFFIRMING THE BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP AND COOPERATION BETWEEN RHODE ISLAND, THE UNITED STATES, AND THE STATE OF ISRAEL House Resolution Recognizing The 77th Anniversary Of Israel's Day Of Independence On April 30th Through May 1st, 2025, And Reaffirming The Bonds Of Friendship And Cooperation Between Rhode Island, The United States, And The State Of Israel Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6293 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AND CELEBRATING MAY 1, 2025, AS "CHILD CARE AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming And Celebrating May 1, 2025, As "child Care Awareness Day" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6248 Enables any city or town council to adopt a property tax deferral program for senior citizens and disabled persons or veterans. This act would enable any city or town council to adopt a property tax deferral program for senior citizens, disabled persons or veterans. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6249 IN AMENDMENT OF PASSED AT THE JANUARY SESSION A.D. 1942 ENTITLED "INCORPORATE THE WESTERN COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT" This act would amend the public law incorporating the Western Coventry Fire District to require a referendum and affirmative vote of the fire district electors prior to any merge or consolidation of the district with any other district or with the fire department of the town of Coventry. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6095 Imposes a hospital licensing fee for fiscal year 2026 against net patient-services revenue of every non-government owned hospital for the hospital’s first fiscal year ending on or after January 1, 2024. This act would impose a hospital licensing fee for state fiscal year 2026 against net patient- services revenue of every non-government owned hospital for the hospital’s first fiscal year ending on or after January 1, 2024. The hospital licensing fee would have three (3) tiers with differing fees based on inpatient and outpatient net patient-services revenue. The executive office of health and human services, in consultation with the tax administrator, would identify the hospitals in each tier, by July 15, 2025, and would notify each hospital of its assigned tier by August 1, 2025. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6281 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF THE VIETNAM WAR ON APRIL 30TH, 2025 House Resolution Commemorating The 50th Anniversary Of The End Of The Vietnam War On April 30th, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6279 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE ROBERT G. SALISBURY House Resolution Extending Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable Robert G. Salisbury Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6280 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF GRETCHEN DOW SIMPSON, A HIGHLY ACCLAIMED ARTIST WHOSE PAINTINGS GRACED MYRIAD NEW YORKER COVERS House Resolution Extending Condolences On The Passing Of Gretchen Dow Simpson, A Highly Acclaimed Artist Whose Paintings Graced Myriad New Yorker Covers Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6278 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 29TH OF 2025, TO BE "COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND DAY" AND HONORING THE COLLEGE'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY House Resolution Proclaiming April 29th Of 2025, To Be "community College Of Rhode Island Day" And Honoring The College's 60th Anniversary Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5399 Provides that a school district could elect and choose to not spend money on any mandate that is not fully funded through the state education aid formula. This act would provide on and after July 1, 2026, a school district could elect and choose to not spend money on any mandate that is not fully funded through the state education aid formula or of any other state funding received through the department of elementary and secondary education. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5201 Ensures that transportation categorical funds between the state and regional school districts would be fully funded. This act would provide that, effective with the fiscal year 2026 budget, the general assembly would ensure that transportation categorical funds between the state and regional school districts would be fully funded in order to ensure that the interests of regional school districts are protected and also to advance the education mission of regional school districts. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5202 Increases the state’s regionalization bonus to six percent (6%) of the state’s fiscal year share of foundation education aid. This bonus would be ongoing and continuing so long as the district remains a regional school district. This act would increase the state’s regionalization bonus to six percent (6%) of the state’s fiscal year share of foundation education aid. This bonus would be ongoing and continuing so long as the district remains a regional school district. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6265 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF DOROTHY JEAN MCCAFFREY House Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Dorothy Jean Mccaffrey Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6262 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY OF 2025, TO BE "MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming May Of 2025, To Be "motorcycle Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6264 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF POPE FRANCIS House Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Pope Francis Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6263 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025, AS “PAY IT FORWARD WITH LOVE FROM TORI DAY” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming Monday, April 28, 2025, As “pay It Forward With Love From Tori Day” In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6267 HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF "EARTH DAY" ON APRIL 22, 2025, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Celebrating The 55th Anniversary Of "earth Day" On April 22, 2025, In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6260 HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JOSEPH PRATT ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NEWPORT COUNTY (BGCNC) AFTER ELEVEN YEARS OF EXEMPLARY AND DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER House Resolution Congratulating Joseph Pratt On His Retirement From The Boys & Girls Clubs Of Newport County (bgcnc) After Eleven Years Of Exemplary And Distinguished Leadership As Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6259 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 20-26 OF 2025 TO BE "MEDICAL LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming April 20-26 Of 2025 To Be "medical Laboratory Professionals Week" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6261 HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING AND CONGRATULATING EVAN SMITH ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF DISCOVER NEWPORT House Resolution Honoring And Congratulating Evan Smith On The Occasion Of His Retirement As President And Ceo Of Discover Newport Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6258 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 24, 2025, AS "ARMENIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY" TO COMMEMORATE THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE OF 1915 TO 1923, AND IN HONOR OF ARMENIAN-AMERICANS House Resolution Proclaiming April 24, 2025, As "armenian Genocide Remembrance Day" To Commemorate The Armenian Genocide Of 1915 To 1923, And In Honor Of Armenian-americans Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6268 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "NATIONAL INFERTILITY AWARENESS WEEK" ON APRIL 20-26, 2025, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Commemorating "national Infertility Awareness Week" On April 20-26, 2025, In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6000 Requires all out-of-state foster care placement facilities be registered with Medicaid as a Medicaid provider. This act would require all out-of-state foster care placement facilities be registered with the state as a Medicaid provider. The director may waive the Medicaid requirement on a case by case basis, if the director deems there is an emergency need for placement of a child in foster care at a facility that is not a registered Medicaid provider, and no Medicaid provider is available. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6188 Establishes a system to publicly disseminate emergency alerts regarding a missing adult with an intellectual disability. This act would establish the "Linda DaLomba Purple Alert Act" for missing adults with intellectual disabilities to publicly disseminate emergency alerts regarding a missing adult with an intellectual disability, whose disappearance indicates a credible threat of danger or serious bodily harm to the missing adult. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6146 Provides a rebuttable defense if a person dies or sustains a personal injury while committing any violent criminal offense of a person. This act would provide a rebuttable defense if any person shall die or sustain a personal injury while committing any violent criminal offense of a person if that individual is lawfully in a place they have a right to be, and acted in self-defense and in the reasonable belief that the person engaged in the criminal offense was about to inflict great bodily harm or death upon that person or any other individual. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6147 Adds a rebuttable defense if any person shall die or sustain a personal injury while committing robbery of the owner, lessor, or occupant of a motor vehicle and that the owner or occupant of the vehicle acted in self-defense. This act would add a rebuttable defense if any person shall die or sustain a personal injury while committing robbery of the owner, lessor, or occupant of a motor vehicle and that the owner or occupant of the vehicle acted in self-defense and in the reasonable belief that the person engaged in the criminal offense was about to inflict great bodily harm or death upon that person or any other individual. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6149 Provides for a tax refund deduction for contributions to the Meals on Wheels Inc. Fund commencing with tax year 2025. This act would provide for a tax refund deduction for contributions to the Meals on Wheels Inc. Fund commencing with tax year 2025. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6253 Allows members of the retirement system who served in the national guard or reserves and qualify as veterans, to purchase retirement service credits based on their years of service in the National guard or reserves. This act would allow members of the retirement system who served in the national guard or reserves and qualify as veterans, to purchase retirement service credits based on their years of service in the National guard or reserves. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6241 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE DOMINICK J. RUGGERIO, PRESIDENT AND DEAN OF THE RHODE ISLAND SENATE House Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable Dominick J. Ruggerio, President And Dean Of The Rhode Island Senate Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5877 Allows that public records stored in a computer system, upon request, be provided at no charge. This act would allow that public records stored in a computer system, upon request, be provided at no charge. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5924 Increases minimum sentence for first degree sexual assault and provides first 10 years of a sentence for first degree sexual assault not be subject to a suspension or deferment of sentence. This act would increase the minimum sentence for first degree sexual assault and provide that the first ten (10) years of a sentence for first degree sexual assault not be subject to a suspension or deferment of sentence. This act would provide that the first ten (10) years of a sentence for first degree child molestation sexual assault not be subject to a suspension or deferment of sentence. This act would take effect upon passage and would be applicable to all those offenses committed after the effective date of this section. Dead
H5999 Amends the pension benefits for both current and former Rhode Island state police members, and would extend the time period a member may serve in the Rhode Island state police. This act would amend the pension benefits for both current and former Rhode Island state police members, and would extend the time period a member may serve in the Rhode Island state police. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5020 Provides for paid leave for a state employee who donates an organ. The duration of the leave is dependent on the type of donation and notice should be provided to the employer at least thirty (30) days prior to the leave. This act would provide for paid leave for a state employee who donates an organ. The duration of the leave is dependent on the type of donation and notice should be provided to the employer at least thirty (30) days prior to the leave. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5319 Allows any peace officer working in a Rhode Island school as a full or part-time resource officer to work in excess of the seventy-five (75) working days in a calendar year, and not have an interruption in their benefits. This act would allow any peace officer working in a Rhode Island school as a full or part- time resource officer to work in excess of the seventy-five (75) working days in a calendar year, and not have an interruption in their benefits. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5725 Provides that fees for costs charged for search, retrieval or copying of public records shall be waived for members of the general assembly who certify that they are acting in their official capacity. This act would provide that fees for costs charged for search, retrieval or copying of public records shall be waived for members of the general assembly who certify that they are acting in their official capacity. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6239 Authorizes the tax administrator to waive interest and penalties on delinquent taxes paid in full during a one week amnesty period. Also reinstates a suspended driver’s license upon payment in full. This act would authorize the tax administrator to waive interest and penalties on delinquent taxes paid in full during a one week amnesty period. This act would reinstate a suspended driver’s license upon payment in full. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6014 Exempts from the sales tax firearm safety equipment, storage devices, gun safes, gun cabinets, gun vaults, gun cases, strong boxes, cable locks, trigger locks and biometric locks. This act would exempt from the sales tax firearm safety equipment, storage devices, gun safes, gun cabinets, gun vaults, gun cases, strong boxes, cable locks, trigger locks and biometric locks. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6228 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES House Resolution Expressing Condolences Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6219 HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CELEBRATION OF THE CAMBODIAN NEW YEAR AND "THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE" ON APRIL 14-16, 2025 House Resolution Recognizing The Celebration Of The Cambodian New Year And "the Year Of The Snake" On April 14-16, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6226 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2025, TO BE THE "MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming April Of 2025, To Be The "month Of The Military Child" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6224 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK" ON APRIL 6TH THROUGH APRIL 12TH, 2025, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Commemorating "national Crime Victims' Rights Week" On April 6th Through April 12th, 2025, In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6222 HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING APRIL OF 2025, AS "ORGAN DONATION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Celebrating April Of 2025, As "organ Donation Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6223 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2025, AS "AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming April Of 2025, As "autism Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6220 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CAMBODIAN GENOCIDE ON APRIL 17TH OF 2025 House Resolution Commemorating The 50th Anniversary Of The Cambodian Genocide On April 17th Of 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6227 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONGRATULATES House Resolution Extending Congratulates Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6225 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THOSE FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS WHO LOST LOVED ONES IN THE JET SET CLUB TRAGEDY House Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences To Those Friends And Family Members Who Lost Loved Ones In The Jet Set Club Tragedy Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5663 Requires state law enforcement agencies to honor all detainer request from DHS and ICE. This act would require state law enforcement agencies including the division of sheriffs and the department of corrections, to honor all detainer requests from the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Custom Enforcement until the federal agencies take custody of the detained person. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5406 Exempts the trade-in value of pickup trucks under eight thousand eight hundred pounds (8,800 lbs.) gross weight, used exclusively for personal use, from sales tax. This act would exempt the trade-in value of pickup trucks under eight thousand eight hundred pounds (8,800 lbs.) gross weight, used exclusively for personal use, from sales tax. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5589 Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen (16) from being in a rideshare vehicle such as Uber or Lyft alone. This act would prohibit a person under the age of sixteen (16) from being in a rideshare vehicle such as Uber or Lyft alone. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6195 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2025, TO BE "FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming April Of 2025, To Be "financial Literacy Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6193 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2025, TO BE "CRIME VICTIMS AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming April Of 2025, To Be "crime Victims Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6200 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2025 TO BE "NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming April Of 2025 To Be "national Child Abuse Prevention Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6197 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL TO BE "HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming April To Be "holocaust & Genocide Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6196 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 6-12, 2025, TO BE "NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming April 6-12, 2025, To Be "national Library Week" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6199 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING APRIL OF 2025, AS "CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Commemorating April Of 2025, As "child Sexual Assault Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6194 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2025 TO BE "BILINGUAL AND MULTILINGUAL LEARNER MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming April Of 2025 To Be "bilingual And Multilingual Learner Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6198 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2025, TO BE "ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming April Of 2025, To Be "alcohol Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6192 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2025, TO BE "COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming The Month Of April, 2025, To Be "community Development Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6094 Includes the governor's commission on disabilities in the decision making process for the disability parking enforcement enhancement program and requires an annual report be submitted to the governor's commission. This act would include the governor's commission on disabilities in the decision making process for the disability parking enforcement enhancement program and require an annual report be submitted to the governor's commission. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5885 Allows holders of a Class P license to purchase alcoholic beverages from either a retail or wholesale establishment in the State of Rhode Island. This act would allow holders of a Class P license to purchase alcoholic beverages from either a retail or wholesale establishment in the State of Rhode Island and allow wholesalers to refuse to fulfill orders permitted under this section, or set minimum quantities or dollar values per order. It would also permit caterers to serve and leave an event host's alcoholic beverages at their residence so long as it is under the caterer's control for the entirety of the event. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5886 Expands the duties of the small business ombudsman, by also having the ombudsman serve as the Rhode Island commerce corporation's small business advocate. This act would expand the duties of the small business ombudsman, by also having the ombudsman serve as the Rhode Island commerce corporation's small business advocate. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6167 HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING OUR HIGHLY ESTEEMED COLLEAGUE EMILY MARTINEAU, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ON RECEIVING THE 2025 PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS GOVERNMENT/QUASI-GOVERNMENT INDUSTRY LEADER AWARD House Resolution Congratulating Our Highly Esteemed Colleague Emily Martineau, Deputy Director Of Communications, Office Of The Speaker Of The House Of Representatives, On Receiving The 2025 Providence Business News Government/quasi-government Industry Leader Award Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6169 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE RONALD D. NEWMAN House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable Ronald D. Newman Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6168 HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE BISHOP HENDRICKEN HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TEAM ON WINNING THE RHODE ISLAND MOCK TRIAL TOURNAMENT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SCHOOL HISTORY AND WISHING THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS AT THE NATIONAL MOCK TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS BEING HELD IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA, FROM MAY 7-11, 2025 House Resolution Congratulating The Bishop Hendricken High School Mock Trial Team On Winning The Rhode Island Mock Trial Tournament For The First Time In School History And Wishing Them Continued Success At The National Mock Trial Championships Being Held In Phoenix, Arizona, From May 7-11, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6171 HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE PONAGANSET GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 2024-25 RHODE ISLAND INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP House Resolution Congratulating The Ponaganset Girls Basketball Team On Winning The 2024-25 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Championship Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6170 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2025, TO BE "PARKINSON'S AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming April Of 2025, To Be "parkinson's Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6172 HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF PACE-RI House Resolution Joyously Celebrating The 20th Anniversary Of Pace-ri Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5925 Makes it a felony for any person required to register as a sex offender to live within three hundred feet (300’) of a school as defined in § 11-37.1-2. This act would make it a felony for any person required to register as a sex offender to live within three hundred feet (300’) of a school as defined in § 11-37.1-2. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5533 Reinstates general revenue sharing of state aid among the 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island. The initial amount is based upon population, and increased annually thereafter based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers. This act would reinstate general revenue sharing of state aid among the thirty-nine cities and towns in Rhode Island. The initial amount would be based upon population, and would be increased annually thereafter based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5690 This act would repeal the chapter entitled "Low and Moderate Income Housing". TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING - This act would repeal the chapter entitled "Low and Moderate Income Housing". Dead
H5689 Defines multi-family housing project as over 60 units in municipality with less than 35k residents, also provides for pre-approval conference with local board for review of plan. This act would define a substantial multi-family housing project as any application proposing to build low- or moderate-income housing that exceeds sixty (60) units, in any municipality with a population less than thirty-five thousand (35,000) residents. Additionally, this act would require a majority vote of all board members for substantial multi-family housing project. Also, for any application for a substantial multi-family housing project, a municipality would require an applicant proposing to seek a pre-approval conference with the local review board, the technical review committee established pursuant to § 45-23-56, or with the administrative officer for the local review board as appropriate. In advance of a pre-application conference, the applicant would be required to submit a description of the project in writing including the number of units, type of housing, density analysis, preliminary list of adjustments needed, as well as location map, and conceptual site plan, the municipality shall have thirty (30) days to schedule and hold the pre- application conference. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5944 Defines employees as individuals employed by a municipality or state covered by a collective bargaining agreement or employment contract, and would redefine an "employer" to those who employ fifteen (15) or more employees. This act would define employees as individuals employed by a municipality or state covered by a collective bargaining agreement or employment contract, and would redefine an "employer" to those who employ fifteen (15) or more employees. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5957 Specifies that low and moderate income housing exists when a city or town has adopted an inclusionary zoning ordinance requiring that all housing developments include at least fifty percent (50%) low or moderate income housing units. This act would redefine the term “consistent with local needs” relative to low- and moderate-income housing and specify that low- and moderate-income housing exists when a city or town has adopted an inclusionary zoning ordinance requiring that all housing developments include at least fifty percent (50%) low- or moderate-income housing units. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6150 HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 171ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S. -- JAPAN TREATY OF PEACE AND AMITY House Resolution Celebrating The 171st Anniversary Of The U.s. -- Japan Treaty Of Peace And Amity Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6152 HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND ON THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF REACHING THE MILESTONE OF 5,000 GRADUATES IN 2025 House Resolution Congratulating The Talent Development Program At The University Of Rhode Island On The Joyous Occasion Of Reaching The Milestone Of 5,000 Graduates In 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6154 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2025, TO BE “LIMB LOSS AND LIMB DIFFERENCE AWARENESS MONTH” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming April Of 2025, To Be “limb Loss And Limb Difference Awareness Month” In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6151 HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING "URI DAY" AT THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE ON APRIL 1, 2025 House Resolution Joyously Celebrating "uri Day" At The Rhode Island State House On April 1, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5579 Requires the public utilities commission to produce a report each January containing an analysis of the electric grid and its ability to supply the electricity needs to power cars, buildings and heat homes within the state. This act would require the public utilities commission to produce a report each January containing an analysis of the electric grid and its ability to supply the electricity needs to power cars, buildings and heat homes within the state. This act would also change the requirement of quarterly meetings of the ratepayers advisory board to monthly meetings. The chairperson of the board would be the commissioner or acting commissioner of the office of energy resources. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5583 Limits the development of utility scale solar energy projects. This act would limit where utility scale solar projects can be developed to projects where the free-standing solar energy structure is on property where the structure is providing energy to an urban area of residential properties, a commercial property or otherwise occupying other developed accessory portions of a residential or commercial property. Development in forested and other rural areas of land would be prohibited. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5702 Increases the number of days a retired municipal employee could work in a calendar year without interruption of pension benefits to ninety (90) days. This act would increase the number of days a retired municipal employee could work in a calendar year without interruption of pension benefits to ninety (90) days. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5962 Requires a municipality or quasi-public agency to file a report with the department of municipal finance if it has not made its payment to its other post-employment benefits trust fund or if it is less than thirty-five percent (35%) funded. This act would require a municipality or quasi-public agency to file a report with the department of municipal finance if it has not made its payment to its other post-employment benefits trust fund or if it is less than thirty-five percent (35%) funded. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5291 Creates the Rhode Island Social Media Regulation act, which would not permit a Rhode Island resident who is a minor to be an account holder on a social media's platform unless the minor has the express consent of a parent or guardian. This act would create the Rhode Island Social Media Regulation act, which would not permit a Rhode Island resident who is a minor to be an account holder on a social media's platform unless the minor has the express consent of a parent or guardian. This act would take effect on January 1, 2026. Dead
H6143 HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION REGION XXI CONFERENCE FOR THE FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW AND EARNING A BERTH IN THE 2025 NJCAA DIVISION III NATIONAL TOURNAMENT House Resolution Congratulating The Community College Of Rhode Island Women's Basketball Team On Winning The National Junior College Athletic Association Region Xxi Conference For The Fourth Year In A Row And Earning A Berth In The 2025 Njcaa Division Iii National Tournament Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6140 HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF WPRI-TV ON MARCH 27, 2025 House Resolution Joyously Celebrating The 70th Anniversary Of Wpri-tv On March 27, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6145 HOUSE RESOLUTION DECLARING MARCH 27, 2025, TO BE "GOOD FOOD POLICY DAY" IN RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Declaring March 27, 2025, To Be "good Food Policy Day" In Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6144 HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF LEONA P. MARCHAND ON MARCH 30, 2025 House Resolution Joyously Celebrating The 100th Birthday Of Leona P. Marchand On March 30, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6142 HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING LA FRANCOPHONIE FLAG RAISING CEREMONY AT THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2025 House Resolution Celebrating La Francophonie Flag Raising Ceremony At The Rhode Island State House On Thursday, March 27, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6141 HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE WINNERS OF THE 13TH ANNUAL PROSTART® HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION House Resolution Congratulating The Winners Of The 13th Annual Prostart® High School Competition Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5830 Requires that any covered entity that develops/provides online services, products, or features that children are reasonably likely to access shall consider the best interest of children when designing/developing such online service, product, or feature. This act would require that any covered entity that develops and provides online services, products, or features that children are reasonably likely to access shall consider the best interest of children when designing and developing such online service, product, or feature. The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by the attorney general and violators are subject to civil penalties. This act would take effect on January 1, 2026. Dead
H5934 Provides that any person eighteen (18) years of age who is issued a license or permit may carry a stun gun. This act would provide that any person eighteen (18) years of age who is issued a license or permit may carry a stun gun. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5936 Provides the review and appeal process for individuals applying for a permit or license to carry a handgun with the licensing authority or attorney general. This act would provide the review and appeal process for individuals applying for a permit or license to carry a handgun with the licensing authority or attorney general. This act would provide that an applicant denied a concealed carry handgun permit, could request a meeting with the licensing authority to reconsider the application. If the licensing authority fails to approve the application after the meeting, then an appeal for a trial de nova may be taken to the superior court. The act would further provide that the documents, records and proceedings before the licensing authority and before the superior court shall not be open to the public unless the applicant requests in writing that that hearing be open to the public. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5935 Expands firearm rights to recognize out of state carry permits, authorizes weapons carried during emergency evacuation and establishes an appeal process for permit denied. This act would allow the attorney general to enter in agreements with other states to recognize a concealed handgun permit as valid. This act would authorize the State of Rhode Island to recognize and honor a concealed weapon permit from out of state provided the license holder is twenty-one (21) years of age or older, the reciprocal state or county provides a means of twenty- four (24) hours instantaneous verification. Further, any active duty law enforcement officers having a government issued identification card would have the right to carry a concealed firearm within the State of Rhode Island. Additionally, this act would define "suitable person" for purposes of possessing and having a concealed carry pistol permit and would establish reasons for applying for a carry permit for both in-state and out-of-state residents. This act would also set forth what information is required on applications for carry permits, establish an appeal process when an application is denied and provide that records relating to carry permits and appeals would not be a public record. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5673 Establishes an equivalent training certification program at the municipal police academy. This act would establish an equivalent training certification program at the municipal police academy which allows certification of any candidate who has worked at least one year, full- time as a sworn law enforcement officer, and has met certain other requirements. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5734 JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE -- LINE ITEM VETO (This proposed amendment to our state Constitution grants the governor a line-item veto on the budget and other appropriation bills.) Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State -- Line Item Veto (this Proposed Amendment To Our State Constitution Grants The Governor A Line-item Veto On The Budget And Other Appropriation Bills.) Dead
H5519 Repeals authorizing Rhode Island to join an interstate compact, which would allow Presidents and Vice Presidents to be elected by a national popular vote rather than the electoral college. This act would repeal authorizing Rhode Island to join an interstate compact, which would allow Presidents and Vice Presidents to be elected by a national popular vote rather than the electoral college. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5086 JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE, PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE -- FOUR YEAR TERMS FOR REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS (Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution, Article IV, Section 1, that would allow four (4) year terms for general assembly members, commencing with the 2028 election.) Joint Resolution To Approve, Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State -- Four Year Terms For Representatives And Senators (proposes An Amendment To The State Constitution, Article Iv, Section 1, That Would Allow Four (4) Year Terms For General Assembly Members, Commencing With The 2028 Election.) Dead
H5938 Provides that enhanced penalties for possession of fentanyl shall only be applicable if the substance contains \ at least ten percent (10%) of fentanyl or its analogs. This act would provide that possession of one ounce (1 oz.) to one kilogram (1 kg.) of a mixture or substance containing at least ten percent (10%) of fentanyl or its analogs would be punishable by up to fifty years imprisonment and possession of more than one kilogram (1 kg.) of a mixture or substance containing at least ten percent (10%) of fentanyl or its analogs would be punishable by up to life imprisonment. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6131 HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING CAROL GIBSON, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW, RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND TRAINING, ON HER RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN 38 YEARS OF DEDICATED AND EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND ON MARCH 31, 2025 House Resolution Congratulating Carol Gibson, Administrator Of The Board Of Review, Rhode Island Department Of Labor And Training, On Her Retirement After More Than 38 Years Of Dedicated And Exemplary Service To The State Of Rhode Island On March 31, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6130 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MARCH 25, 2025, AS THE 204TH ANNIVERSARY OF GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY AND CELEBRATING DEMOCRACY IN GREECE AND THE UNITED STATES House Resolution Commemorating March 25, 2025, As The 204th Anniversary Of Greek Independence Day And Celebrating Democracy In Greece And The United States Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6132 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "MEDAL OF HONOR DAY" ON MARCH 25, 2025, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Commemorating "medal Of Honor Day" On March 25, 2025, In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5215 Provides that health clubs must discontinue automatic deductions from the consumer's account or credit card within 30 calendar days of receiving a notice to stop from the consumer. This act would provide that a health club must stop automatic deductions from the consumer’s account or credit card within 30 calendar days of receiving a written notice that the consumer wants the automatic deduction to be stopped. The act would also provide that a health club must give a consumer at least 60 calendar days notice of a proposed rate increase or substantial change in services being provided to the consumer. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5332 Establishes the Rhode Island Special Deposits Act to be governed by an account agreement between the bank and the depositor or its beneficiary. This act would establish the Rhode Island Special Deposits Act to be governed by an account agreement between the bank and the depositor or its beneficiary. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5607 Redefines “farm” by reducing the amount of revenue from farm products required to be sold from ten thousand ($10,000) to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2500). This act would redefine what constitutes a farm by reducing the amount of revenue from farm products required to be sold from ten thousand ($10,000) to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2500). The act would expand the farm to include all agricultural operations, including forestry. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5577 Impose requirements and actions that certain electric distribution and gas distribution companies must meet prior to implementing rate changes. This act would impose requirements and actions that electric distribution companies and gas distribution companies having over one hundred thousand (100,000) customers would need to take prior to implementing rate changes. The act would also add additional requirements of providing explanations and annual reports with information on costs contributing to rate adjustments, for the purpose of providing greater transparency to customers and consumers of electricity and gas. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5845 Requires Rhode Island water suppliers to prepare a resilience assessment and a response plan for the risk of flooding. This act would require Rhode Island water suppliers to prepare a resilience assessment and a response plan for the risk of natural hazards. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6115 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 20, 2025, TO BE "ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming March 20, 2025, To Be "alzheimer's Awareness Day" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6116 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ANN MARIE RASPALLO House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Ann Marie Raspallo Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6114 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2025, TO BE "BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming March Of 2025, To Be "brain Injury Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5681 Allows for waiver from testing for temporary or emergency positions. This act would authorize the personnel administrator to waive the need for competitive tests to fill temporary and emergency positions. It would also require the State to make exams studying and preparation material available to all test takers and that the competitive examination would be printed in Spanish and Portuguese. This act would also require the streamlining of the process of personnel action requests (PAR). This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5713 Prohibits members of elected city/town political party committees as well as representative/senate district committees from serving on local canvassing authorities. This act would prohibit members of elected city/town political party committees as well as representative/senate district committees from serving on local canvassing authorities. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5918 Requires landlords of residential properties built before 1978 to register lead hazard mitigation information with the department of health and the information would be private and only accessible by specific entities. This bill would require landlords of residential properties built before 1978 to register lead hazard mitigation information with the department of health and the information would be private and only accessible by specific entities. The act also would make revisions to prohibited retaliatory conduct and the statewide mandatory rental registry. The act further would allow landlords to register free of charge, restrict DOH from creating any additional burdens, and issue lead documentation promptly. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5906 Substitutes "housing resources commission" with "department of health" for lead hazard mitigation purposes. It also makes it easier for a property owner to release funds put into an escrow account, if needed to make required repairs or improvements. This act would substitute "housing resources commission" with the "department of health" for lead hazard mitigation purposes. It would also make it easier for a property owner to release funds placed into an escrow account, as long as the money is needed to make required repairs or improvements. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5873 Requires verification of an applicant's date of birth and either a Rhode Island driver's license number or state identification number on all applications seeking mail ballots and emergency mail ballots. This act would require verification of an applicant's date of birth and either a Rhode Island driver's license number or state identification number on all applications seeking mail ballots and emergency mail ballots. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5917 Limits the mandatory rental registry to properties constructed prior to 1978, and further push out the effective date of registration to September 1, 2025, with the penalty clause becoming effective as of October 1, 2025. This act would limit the mandatory rental registry to properties constructed prior to 1978, and further push out the effective date of registration to September 1, 2025, with the penalty clause becoming effective as of October 1, 2025. This act would further eliminate the prohibition on landlords from evicting a tenant for nonpayment of rent unless they have registered the property with all of the personal information and provided the department of health a certificate of conformance. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5232 Authorizes early voting for the ten (10) calendar days except the second weekend prior immediately preceding election day, while requiring, as is practicable, that all the election day protections and procedures be afforded to early voters. This act would authorize early voting for the ten (10) calendar days except the second weekend prior immediately preceding election day, while requiring, as is practicable, that all the election day protections and procedures be afforded to early voters. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5137 Provides that the state board of elections shall verify the citizenship status of all persons on the voter registration list. This act would provide that the state board of elections shall verify the citizenship status of all persons on the voter registration list. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5856 Prohibits any person mandating a COVID-19 vaccination without providing individual exemptions that allow a person to opt out of such mandate. This act would prohibit any person or entity exercising control, power, supervision or responsibility for another person to mandate a vaccination without providing individual exemptions that allow a person to opt out of such mandate on the basis of personal or medical reasons, religious reasons, immunity, periodic testing, or the use of provided personal protective equipment. Any person or entity that violates this requirement, following an investigation by the attorney general’s office, may be subject to fines of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation and in specified circumstances up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) per violation. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6105 HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE BRYANT UNIVERSITY BULLDOGS MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE AMERICA EAST REGULAR SEASON AND CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS AND EARNING A BERTH IN THE NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT House Resolution Congratulating The Bryant University Bulldogs Men's Basketball Team On Winning The America East Regular Season And Conference Tournament Championships And Earning A Berth In The Ncaa Men's Basketball Tournament Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6100 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES House Resolution Expressing Condolences Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6103 HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MARCH OF 2025 AS “ARTS IN THE SCHOOLS MONTH” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Celebrating March Of 2025 As “arts In The Schools Month” In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6104 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 18, 2025, TO BE "TRANSIT EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming March 18, 2025, To Be "transit Employee Appreciation Day" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6101 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS House Resolution Extending Congratulations Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6084 HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING "NORTH KINGSTOWN DAY" ON MARCH 13, 2025 House Resolution Joyously Celebrating "north Kingstown Day" On March 13, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6083 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SPORT FISH RESTORATION PROGRAM AS PART OF THE AMERICAN SYSTEM OF CONSERVATION FUNDING House Resolution Commemorating The 75th Anniversary Of The Sport Fish Restoration Program As Part Of The American System Of Conservation Funding Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6080 HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 4TH ANNUAL "RI CRAFT BEER WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND ON MARCH 7TH THROUGH MARCH 16TH OF 2025 House Resolution Celebrating The 4th Annual "ri Craft Beer Week" In The State Of Rhode Island On March 7th Through March 16th Of 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6082 HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 106TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN LEGION ON MARCH 15, 2025 House Resolution Joyously Celebrating The 106th Anniversary Of The American Legion On March 15, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6081 HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING ST. PATRICK’S DAY AND HONORS IRELAND’S ROLE IN THE UNITED STATES WAR OF INDEPENDENCE House Resolution Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day And Honors Ireland’s Role In The United States War Of Independence Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5875 Expands the lobbying reform act to apply to persons who lobby municipal government executives and legislative bodies, as well as local fire districts. This act would expand the lobbying reform act to apply to persons who lobby municipal government executives and legislative bodies, as well as local fire districts. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5880 Requires the auditor general to conduct performance audits of all state agencies. This act would require the auditor general to conduct performance audits of all state agencies. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5456 Requires a seventy-five percent (75%) supermajority vote by the board of directors to establish a quorum and to approve any action taken by the commerce corporation. This act would require a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote by the board of directors to approve any action taken by the commerce corporation. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5609 Requires the department of transportation, in consultation with the department of environmental management also to conduct an environmental impact study of motor vehicle non-exhaust particle emissions. This act would require the department of transportation, in consultation with the department of environmental management, to conduct an environmental impact study of motor vehicle non-exhaust particle emissions. It also would allow the departments to collaborate with an academic research institute and direct the departments to make specific recommendations to the general assembly to reduce the environmental impact of tire particle emissions. Their report would be completed no later than January 1, 2026. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5610 Requires the executive climate change coordinating council to evaluate and make recommendations for the use of carbon emissions removal technology as an alternative to reducing carbon emissions and meeting climate goals. This act would require the executive climate change coordinating council to evaluate and make recommendations for the use of carbon emissions removal technology as an alternative approach to reducing carbon emissions and meeting the climate goals set forth in the act on climate change. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6051 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ARMAND M. LAMONTAGNE House Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Armand M. Lamontagne Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6050 HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 8, 2025, AS "INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Recognizing March 8, 2025, As "international Women's Day" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6052 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2025, TO BE "MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming March Of 2025, To Be "music In Our Schools Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6031 HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MARCH OF 2025, AS "NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Celebrating March Of 2025, As "national Social Work Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6028 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2025, AS "BLEEDING DISORDERS AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming March Of 2025, As "bleeding Disorders Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5454 Requires nonprofit, as a condition for requesting state funds from the general assembly, to submit & post on their website, a list of10 of their highest paid director, officer & employee salaries & any forms of compensation provided to those individuals. This act would require any nonprofit, as a condition for requesting state funds from the general assembly, to submit and to post on their website, a detailed list of ten of their highest paid director, officer and employee salaries, and any forms of compensation provided to those individuals. It would further require the disclosure to include fundraising, endowments, trusts, memorial giving and/or any and all activities that fund the nonprofit. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5377 Requires DCYF to implement recommendations made by the child advocate and child fatality review panel within 6 months and provide a report of the measures taken to address the recommendations. This act would require DCYF to implement recommendations made by the child advocate and child fatality review panel within six (6) months and provide the child advocate, speaker of the house, senate president and governor with a report of the measures taken to address the recommendations. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5718 Expands the DCYF powers by overseeing and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and children with developmental or functional disabilities. This act would expand the scope and power of the department of children, youth and families (DCYF) to oversee and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and children with developmental or functional disabilities. This act would also require DCYF to create a framework for the children's behavioral health services that adheres to Medicaid requirements. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5943 Provides all employees of retail establishments with 15 or more employees engaged in work during Sundays or holidays shall receive from their employer no less than time and a half and shall be guaranteed at least a minimum of four (4) hours employment. This act would provide that all employees of retail establishments with fifteen (15) or more employees engaged in work during Sundays or holidays pursuant to the provisions of this section shall receive from their employer no less than time and a half for the work so performed and shall be guaranteed at least a minimum of four (4) hours employment. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5444 Defines slowing a vehicle for purposes of the “move over law” (§ 31-14-3) to mean twenty miles per hour (20 mph) under the posted speed limit. This act would define slowing a vehicle for purposes of the “move over law” (§ 31-14-3) to mean twenty miles per hour (20 mph) under the posted speed limit. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5236 Subjects residential properties which are a part of certain federal programs to a 12% tax of the prior year's rental income. This act would provide that effective January 1, 2026, residential properties that are part of Section 202 or Section 811 Federal Supportive Housing Programs, or project-based Section 8 housing, may be taxed up to twelve percent (12%) of the property's previous year's gross scheduled rental income, so long as the property utilized an operating cost basis for federal reimbursement. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H6024 HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 83RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEABEES ON MARCH 5, 2025 House Resolution Joyously Celebrating The 83rd Anniversary Of The Seabees On March 5, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6025 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL (SGAC) House Resolution Commemorating The 50th Anniversary Of The State Government Affairs Council (sgac) Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6022 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH AS "COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming March As "colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6023 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2025, TO BE "WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming March Of 2025, To Be "women's History Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6021 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF DAVID DEPETRILLO, THE DISTINGUISHED LONGTIME RHODE ISLAND STATE TOURISM DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN OF THE RHODE ISLAND HOSPITALITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of David Depetrillo, The Distinguished Longtime Rhode Island State Tourism Director And Chairman Of The Rhode Island Hospitality Education Foundation Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5879 Provides a definition for antisemitism to be used by state agencies to evaluate whether discrimination is present. This act would provide a definition for antisemitism to be used by state agencies to evaluate whether discrimination is present. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5807 HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING DR. JUANA PARILLON FOR HER NEARLY FORTY YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO OUR NATION AS BOTH A MARINE AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ADVISOR House Resolution Honoring Dr. Juana Parillon For Her Nearly Forty Years Of Exemplary Service To Our Nation As Both A Marine And Equal Opportunity Advisor Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5806 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MICHAEL CHARLES GERHARDT House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Michael Charles Gerhardt Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5809 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 181ST ANNIVERSARY OF DOMINICAN REPUBLIC INDEPENDENCE ON FEBRUARY 27, 2025 House Resolution Commemorating The 181st Anniversary Of Dominican Republic Independence On February 27, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5805 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE BRUCE M. SELYA House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable Bruce M. Selya Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5808 HOUSE RESOLUTION THANKING VICTOR M. MENDOZA FOR HIS MORE THAN FORTY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE ON BEHALF OF THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY IN RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Thanking Victor M. Mendoza For His More Than Forty Years Of Distinguished Public Service On Behalf Of The Hispanic Community In Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5341 Authorizes the collection of a small additional fee, in addition to the registration fee paid by motorboat owners, to be deposited in a restricted account, in order to fund the newly established freshwater lake management program. This act would authorize the collection of a small additional fee, in addition to the registration fee paid by motorboat owners, to be deposited in a restricted account, in order to fund the newly established freshwater lake management program. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5342 Establishes an agricultural restricted receipt account within the department of environmental management. An advisory committee would be established to determine suggested uses of the funds in said account. This act would establish an agricultural restricted receipt account within the department of environmental management. An advisory committee would be established to determine suggested uses of the funds in said account. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5543 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ANN D. MCCAFFREY House Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Ann D. Mccaffrey Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5540 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY OF 2025 TO BE “CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming February Of 2025 To Be “children’s Dental Health Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5542 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST SADNESS ON THE TRAGIC AND UNTIMELY PASSING OF CHRISTINE AND SPENCER LANE, A BARRINGTON MOM AND HER TEENAGED SON House Resolution Expressing Deepest Sadness On The Tragic And Untimely Passing Of Christine And Spencer Lane, A Barrington Mom And Her Teenaged Son Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5544 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 24 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2025, TO BE "PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming February 24 Through February 28, 2025, To Be "public Schools Week" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5541 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 21, 2025, TO BE "NATIONAL CAREGIVERS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming February 21, 2025, To Be "national Caregivers Day" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5545 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 23RD THROUGH MARCH 1ST, 2025, AS "PEACE CORPS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming February 23rd Through March 1st, 2025, As "peace Corps Week" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5483 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONDOLENCES House Resolution Extending Condolences Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5482 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS House Resolution Extending Congratulations Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5481 HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING PATRICE WOOD'S 45TH ANNIVERSARY WORKING AS A DISTINGUISHED JOURNALIST SERVING THE RHODE ISLAND AND GREATER NEW ENGLAND COMMUNITY House Resolution Joyously Celebrating Patrice Wood's 45th Anniversary Working As A Distinguished Journalist Serving The Rhode Island And Greater New England Community Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5480 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF DR. JOSEPH J. BOX House Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Dr. Joseph J. Box Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5412 HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING CRANSTON POLICE CHIEF COLONEL MICHAEL J. WINQUIST ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE RHODE ISLAND CRIMINAL JUSTICE HALL OF FAME, CLASS OF 2024 House Resolution Congratulating Cranston Police Chief Colonel Michael J. Winquist On His Induction Into The Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall Of Fame, Class Of 2024 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5411 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 11, 2025, AS "THE 2ND RHODE ISLAND REGIMENT/BLACK REGIMENT RECOGNITION DAY" TO COMMEMORATE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF BLACK SOLDIERS DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR House Resolution Proclaiming February 11, 2025, As "the 2nd Rhode Island Regiment/black Regiment Recognition Day" To Commemorate The Contributions Of Black Soldiers During The American Revolutionary War Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5414 HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF ROBERT EDWARD KENAHAN ON FEBRUARY 8TH, 2025 House Resolution Joyously Celebrating The 90th Birthday Of Robert Edward Kenahan On February 8th, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5408 HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE HONORABLE AARON LEY, PH.D. ON THE ACCREDITATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND'S MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM BY THE NETWORK OF SCHOOLS OF PUBLIC POLICY, AFFAIRS, AND ADMINISTRATION (NASPAA) House Resolution Congratulating The Honorable Aaron Ley, Ph.d. On The Accreditation Of The University Of Rhode Island's Master Of Public Administration Program By The Network Of Schools Of Public Policy, Affairs, And Administration (naspaa) Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5410 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 7TH THROUGH THE 14TH OF 2025, TO BE "CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT AWARENESS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming February 7th Through The 14th Of 2025, To Be "congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5159 Provides that original equipment manufacturers, implemented by/with surrogate distributors, of agricultural equipment, provide to independent service providers repair information and tools to maintain and repair electronics-enabled agricultural equipment. This act would provide that original equipment manufacturers, implemented by or with surrogate distributors, of agricultural equipment would provide to independent service providers repair information and tools to maintain and repair electronics-enabled agricultural equipment. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5217 Establishes the Rhode Island Clean Air Preservation Act that establishes a regulatory process to prohibit polluting atmospheric experimentation. This act establishes the Rhode Island Clean Air Preservation Act that establishes a regulatory process to prohibit polluting atmospheric experimentation such as solar radiation modification (SRM), sunlight reflection methods (SRM), solar radiation management (SRM), geoengineering, weather modification, cloud seeding, or other atmospheric interventions involving the release of pollutants including Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) known also as "forever chemicals," within the state, providing penalties for violations. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5328 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY OF 2025 AS “AMERICAN HEART MONTH” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming February Of 2025 As “american Heart Month” In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5325 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF GLORIA MESSERLIAN House Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Gloria Messerlian Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5326 HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING “NATIONAL WOMEN PHYSICIANS DAY” ON FEBRUARY 3, 2025, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Celebrating “national Women Physicians Day” On February 3, 2025, In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5324 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING "CARRIGAN NELSON DAY" ON FEBRUARY 8, 2025, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming "carrigan Nelson Day" On February 8, 2025, In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5327 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 6TH, 2025, TO BE "NEW ENGLAND FREEDMEN'S AID SOCIETY DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming February 6th, 2025, To Be "new England Freedmen's Aid Society Day" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5290 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS House Resolution Extending Congratulations Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5287 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY OF 2025, AS "BLACK HISTORY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming February Of 2025, As "black History Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5289 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONDOLENCES House Resolution Extending Condolences Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5288 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK" ON FEBRUARY 3-7, 2025, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Commemorating "national School Counseling Week" On February 3-7, 2025, In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5183 Allows lane filtering, the act of passing stopped or slow-moving vehicles proceeding in the same direction, for motorcycles at low speeds. This act would allow lane filtering, the act of passing stopped or slow-moving vehicles proceeding in the same direction, for motorcycles at low speeds. This act would take effect upon passage. Dead
H5146 Allows the Honorable Ana B. Quezada to join Leslie Polanco and Daniel P. Nunez, in marriage on or about February 5, 2025, within the City of Providence, Rhode Island. This act would allow the Honorable Ana B. Quezada to join Leslie Polanco and Daniel P. Nunez, in marriage on or about February 5, 2025, within the City of Providence, Rhode Island. This act would take effect upon passage. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5239 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JANUARY 30, 2025, TO BE "RHODE ISLAND FOOD INSECURITY AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming January 30, 2025, To Be "rhode Island Food Insecurity Awareness Day" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5238 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF VIOLET ROSE LITTLE House Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Violet Rose Little Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5244 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS House Resolution Extending Congratulations Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5240 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 82ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE "FOUR CHAPLAINS", THE FOUR MEN OF GOD WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES DURING WORLD WAR II SO THAT OTHERS MIGHT LIVE House Resolution Commemorating The 82nd Anniversary Of The "four Chaplains", The Four Men Of God Who Sacrificed Their Lives During World War Ii So That Others Might Live Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5241 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF SERGEANT MICHAEL W. LAWING House Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Sergeant Michael W. Lawing Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5243 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES House Resolution Expressing Condolences Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5237 HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING KATHLEEN A. BROWN ON HER RETIREMENT AFTER FORTY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED AND DEVOTED SERVICE TO THE RHODE ISLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE CITIZENS OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Congratulating Kathleen A. Brown On Her Retirement After Forty Years Of Distinguished And Devoted Service To The Rhode Island General Assembly And The Citizens Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5206 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ANTHONY V. ARICO House Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Anthony V. Arico Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5210 HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 11TH ANNUAL "PHYSICIAN ANESTHESIOLOGISTS WEEK" FROM JANUARY 29TH THROUGH FEBRUARY 4TH, 2025, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Celebrating The 11th Annual "physician Anesthesiologists Week" From January 29th Through February 4th, 2025, In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5209 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ANTHONY EUGENE PICCIRILLI House Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Anthony Eugene Piccirilli Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5208 HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING GEORGE NEE ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS PRESIDENT OF THE RHODE AFL-CIO House Resolution Honoring George Nee On The Occasion Of His Retirement As President Of The Rhode Afl-cio Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5213 HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP AND VICE PRESIDENT JAMES DAVID VANCE ON THEIR ELECTION, AND RECOGNIZING THE 2024 ELECTION AS AN HISTORIC ELECTION House Resolution Congratulating President Donald J. Trump And Vice President James David Vance On Their Election, And Recognizing The 2024 Election As An Historic Election Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5211 HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CELEBRATION OF THE LUNAR NEW YEAR "THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE" ON JANUARY 29TH OF 2025 House Resolution Recognizing The Celebration Of The Lunar New Year "the Year Of The Snake" On January 29th Of 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5212 HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING BOSTON CELTICS HEAD COACH AND JOHNSTON NATIVE JOE MAZZULLA ON WINNING THE 2024 NBA CHAMPIONSHIP House Resolution Congratulating Boston Celtics Head Coach And Johnston Native Joe Mazzulla On Winning The 2024 Nba Championship Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5007 HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 2025 AND 2026 House Resolution Adopting The Rules Of The House Of Representatives For The Years 2025 And 2026 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5147 HOUSE RESOLUTION WELCOMING THE HONOURABLE BERNADETTE JORDAN, CONSUL GENERAL OF CANADA IN BOSTON TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Welcoming The Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Consul General Of Canada In Boston To The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5150 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ALAN SHAWN FEINSTEIN, A LEGENDARY PHILANTHROPIST AND ENTREPRENEUR House Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Alan Shawn Feinstein, A Legendary Philanthropist And Entrepreneur Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5148 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF SYLVIA "SIGGY" WEBER, BELOVED PSYCHIATRIC NURSE LEADER, HEALER, AND VETERAN OF THE AIR FORCE AND U.S. ARMY RESERVES House Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Sylvia "siggy" Weber, Beloved Psychiatric Nurse Leader, Healer, And Veteran Of The Air Force And U.s. Army Reserves Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5151 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF WARREN D. COLE House Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Warren D. Cole Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5149 HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING FUNDA FEST 27 AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE RI BLACK STORYTELLERS (RIBS) FROM JANUARY 17TH-26TH, 2025 House Resolution Celebrating Funda Fest 27 And The Contributions Of The Ri Black Storytellers (ribs) From January 17th-26th, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5153 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION TO THE MARZILLI FAMILY FOR MORE THAN SIX DECADES OF WONDERFUL MEMORIES AND DELIZIOSO FINE DINING AT MARZILLI'S OLD CANTEEN House Resolution Expressing Gratitude And Appreciation To The Marzilli Family For More Than Six Decades Of Wonderful Memories And Delizioso Fine Dining At Marzilli's Old Canteen Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5154 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JANUARY 23, 2025, TO BE "MATERNAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming January 23, 2025, To Be "maternal Health Awareness Day" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5152 HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING REPRESENTATIVE EDWARD T. CARDILLO, JR. FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Honoring Representative Edward T. Cardillo, Jr. For His Service To The People Of The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5095 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF CEDRIC PAUL HUNTLEY House Resolution Expressing Sincere Condolences On The Passing Of Cedric Paul Huntley Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5093 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF RALPH P. FARGNOLI, SR. House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Ralph P. Fargnoli, Sr. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5096 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JANUARY 19-25, 2025, TO BE "CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming January 19-25, 2025, To Be "certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5092 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ANDREA MARIE HOPKINS House Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Andrea Marie Hopkins Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5094 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MARTIN E. COOPER House Resolution Extending Condolences On The Passing Of Martin E. Cooper Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5091 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF HILDING T. MUNSON House Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Hilding T. Munson Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5097 HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING AND THANKING DAVE PERTUSO FOR THIRTY-ONE YEARS OF DEDICATED AND EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE RHODE ISLAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY AND ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO House Resolution Honoring And Thanking Dave Pertuso For Thirty-one Years Of Dedicated And Exemplary Service To The Rhode Island Zoological Society And Roger Williams Park Zoo Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5012 HOUSE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 2023 AND 2024 (Provides that any person admitted to the House floor dress in an appropriate manner and would further require male members to wear a coat and tie and require dignified dress for female members.) House Resolution Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives For The Years 2023 And 2024 (provides That Any Person Admitted To The House Floor Dress In An Appropriate Manner And Would Further Require Male Members To Wear A Coat And Tie And Require Dignified Dress For Female Members.) Dead
H5011 HOUSE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 2023 AND 2024 (Prohibits flags or banners of any size from being displayed on any member's desk within the House chamber.) House Resolution Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives For The Years 2023 And 2024 (prohibits Flags Or Banners Of Any Size From Being Displayed On Any Member's Desk Within The House Chamber.) Dead
H5064 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE JOSEPH MICHAEL DOWNEY House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable Joseph Michael Downey Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5060 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING JANUARY OF 2025, AS "RHODE ISLAND SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Commemorating January Of 2025, As "rhode Island Slavery And Human Trafficking Prevention Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5059 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF THE REVEREND DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., ON JANUARY 15, 2025 House Resolution Commemorating The Celebration Of The Birth Of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., On January 15, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5056 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMEDIES TO THE EROSION OF RHODE ISLAND BEACHES (This resolution would extend the reporting and expiration dates of the Legislative Commission to Study remedies for the Erosion of Rhode Island’s beaches from January 5, 2025 to April 23, 2025, and said commission would expire on April 30, 2025.) House Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Special Legislative Commission To Make A Comprehensive Study And Provide Recommendations For Remedies To The Erosion Of Rhode Island Beaches (this Resolution Would Extend The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Legislative Commission To Study Remedies For The Erosion Of Rhode Island’s Beaches From January 5, 2025 To April 23, 2025, And Said Commission Would Expire On April 30, 2025.) Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5062 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE JOHN E. FARIA House Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable John E. Faria Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5061 HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING RUTH ANN MADSEN FOR HER SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF RHODE ISLAND ON THE OCCASION OF HER PASSING House Resolution Honoring Ruth Ann Madsen For Her Service To The People Of Rhode Island On The Occasion Of Her Passing Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5063 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF RUFINA DELIZO RICE House Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Rufina Delizo Rice Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5058 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE SENATOR JAMES S. D'AMBRA House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable Senator James S. D'ambra Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5065 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF SISTER JOAN ROKICKI, RSM House Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Sister Joan Rokicki, Rsm Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5057 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF JOSEPH A. GILMARTIN House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Joseph A. Gilmartin Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5037 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JANUARY OF 2025, TO BE "FIREFIGHTER CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming January Of 2025, To Be "firefighter Cancer Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5039 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ANTHONY M. ZAINYEH House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Anthony M. Zainyeh Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5041 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MELVIN L. ZURIER House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Melvin L. Zurier Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5038 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE EDWARD CLARK PARKER, A HIGHLY RESPECTED JUDGE ON THE RHODE ISLAND TRAFFIC TRIBUNAL FOR THREE DECADES House Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable Edward Clark Parker, A Highly Respected Judge On The Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal For Three Decades Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5040 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF SAYSOMBOUN PHIVILAY House Resolution Extending Condolences On The Passing Of Saysomboun Phivilay Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5005 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE THOMAS R. DILUGLIO House Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable Thomas R. Diluglio Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5003 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF TIMOTHY R. PHILLIPS House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Timothy R. Phillips Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5000 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING PROFOUND SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER House Resolution Expressing Profound Sympathy On The Passing Of President Jimmy Carter Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5001 HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING "NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY" ON JANUARY 9, 2025 House Resolution Celebrating "national Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" On January 9, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5002 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MARY ANN EDWARDS House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Mary Ann Edwards Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5006 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE JOSEPH M. LIMA House Resolution Extending Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable Joseph M. Lima Signed/Enacted/Adopted
Bill Bill Name Motion Vote Date Vote
S0017 Provide that advertising goods that don't include a price referencing all mandatory fees and charges shall be a deceptive trade practice. Passage In Concurrence 06/21/2025 Nay
S0084 Prohibits casualty insurers from assessing any premium surcharge or penalty against an insured solely for inquiring about the terms of the insured's policy. Passage In Concurrence 06/21/2025 Nay
S0174 JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE MAIN STREET COORDINATING PROGRAM (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 for the formal establishment of “Main Street Rhode Island”.) Passage In Concurrence 06/21/2025 Nay
H5477 JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE MAIN STREET COORDINATING PROGRAM (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 for the formal establishment of “Main Street Rhode Island”.) Passage As Amended 06/21/2025 Nay
H5477 JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE MAIN STREET COORDINATING PROGRAM (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 for the formal establishment of “Main Street Rhode Island”.) Passage Of Amendment 06/21/2025 Nay
S0314 Restricts audits of pharmacists conducted by insurers and their intermediaries, limiting audits to one per year unless fraud or misrepresentation is reasonably suspected. The RI attorney general has the authority to impose sanctions for violations. Passage In Concurrence 06/21/2025 Nay
H5570 Prohibits casualty insurers from assessing any premium surcharge or penalty against an insured solely for inquiring about the terms of the insured's policy. Passage In Concurrence 06/21/2025 Nay
H5800 Adds "providing for residential development in all or some of the areas encompassing commercial districts" as a purpose a zoning ordinance must address. Passage In Concurrence 06/21/2025 Nay
H5795 Amends the administration requirements a zoning ordinance must provide and/or designate and would require that zoning certificates be issued within 20 days of the written request. Passage In Concurrence 06/21/2025 Nay
S0957 Extends the incentive pay plan to all full-time court clerks, including the traffic tribunal, who meet the eligibility requirements. It would also repeal § 8-4.1-6 regarding additional credit for a master's degree. Passage In Concurrence 06/21/2025 Nay
S1006 Allows the director of the department of health to authorize the state registrar of vital records to change a person's race designation on their birth certificate, if justified. Passage In Concurrence 06/21/2025 Nay
S1091 Amends the provisions under which a city or town may exceed the maximum levy for the assessment of local taxes. Passage In Concurrence 06/21/2025 Nay
S1092 Adds an additional purpose to the standard provisions list that a zoning ordinance is required to address. Passage In Concurrence 06/21/2025 Nay
S1085 Adds a definition for "co-living housing" to the zoning ordinance provisions of the general laws and would include such housing as a special provision to be included in a zoning ordinance. Passage In Concurrence 06/21/2025 Nay
S1083 Adds the process of permitting the construction of attached single-family dwellings in identified zoning districts as a factor that zoning ordinances must address. Passage In Concurrence 06/21/2025 Nay
S1090 Adds "providing for residential development in all or some of the areas encompassing commercial districts" as a purpose a zoning ordinance must address. Passage In Concurrence 06/21/2025 Nay
S1088 Amends several definitions relating to low- or moderate-income housing as well as the procedure for the approval of low- or moderate-income housing. Passage In Concurrence 06/21/2025 Nay
S1087 Provides for the establishment and operation of an electronic permitting platform for all state and local permitting. Passage In Concurrence 06/21/2025 Nay
S1084 Amends the administration requirements a zoning ordinance must provide and/or designate and would require that zoning certificates be issued within 20 days of the written request. Passage In Concurrence 06/21/2025 Nay
S1163 VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF HOPKINTON Passage In Concurrence 06/21/2025 Nay
H5017 Requires manufacturers of assisting technology devices to make available to independent repair providers/the owner of the device, any documentation/parts, software/other items intended for use with the equipment/parts, including updates to software. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
H5043 Provides protection from and prevent the unethical, improper conduct and the collection of fees by, anyone advising or assisting a veteran filing a claim for disability benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs except as authorized by federal law. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
H5050 Creates a special license plate for the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, Inc. that would support the Blackstone River Valley Environmental Clean-up and Education Fund. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
H5078 Provides that licensed independent clinical social workers be able to enroll and bill Medicaid directly for covered services provided to adults with Medicaid fee-for-service coverage. Passage 06/20/2025 Yea
H5104 Forbids a motor vehicle liability insurance carrier from considering the zip code of where an insured lives for purposes of calculating their policy premium. Passage 06/20/2025 Yea
S0071 Provides protection and prevents the unethical, improper conduct and the collection of fees, by anyone advising or assisting a veteran filing a claim for disability benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs, except as authorized by federal law. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
H5220 Amends the comprehensive community-police relationship act of 2015 to require an annual study by an outside agency chosen by the department. Passage 06/20/2025 Nay
S0126 Protects the rights of employees in the workplace relating to free speech, assembly and religion, as well as attendance at employer-sponsored meetings regarding political or religious matters. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Nay
S0136 Criminalizes the unauthorized dissemination of sexually explicit images of another person that are created by digital devices or created without the consent of the person depicted. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0120 Increases insurance coverage for hearing aids from one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) to one thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($1,750), per ear, for all people regardless of age effective January 1, 2026. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0123 Permits municipalities to enact ordinances that provide them the authority to organize local tax amnesty events once every three (3) years. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0114 Prohibits any health insurer, pharmacy benefit manager, manufacturer or other third-party payor from discriminating against any 340B entity participating in a drug discount program. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0170 Grants the director of the department of health the authority to approve or deny any applications for professional licensure pending before certain boards of licensure that have been unable to establish a quorum for 30 business days. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
H5300 Considers election officials and poll workers "public officials" for purposes of the prohibition on making threats to public officials. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
H5364 Amends notice requirements for self-storage facility before perfecting lien, to wit; 7 consecutive days of publication on a publicly accessible website or subsequent written notice to lessee, or publication once time in newspaper of general circulation. Passage As Amended 06/20/2025 Yea
H5364 Amends notice requirements for self-storage facility before perfecting lien, to wit; 7 consecutive days of publication on a publicly accessible website or subsequent written notice to lessee, or publication once time in newspaper of general circulation. Passage Of Amendment 06/20/2025 Yea
S0213 Amends notice requirements for self-storage facility before perfecting lien, to wit; 7 consecutive days of publication on a publicly accessible website or subsequent written notice to lessee, or publication once time in newspaper of general circulation. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0179 Allows teachers in all grades to provide the opportunity for students to observe a brief moment of silence on every September 11. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0188 This act would repeal the exemption granted to pari mutual facilities and casinos from the smoke free workplace requirement contained in the Public Health and Workplace Safety Act. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
H5422 Amends the certain provisions relative to school waste recycling and refuse disposal and requires reports of waste audits by educational entities and reports of program participation by vendors. Passage As Amended 06/20/2025 Yea
H5422 Amends the certain provisions relative to school waste recycling and refuse disposal and requires reports of waste audits by educational entities and reports of program participation by vendors. Passage Of Amendment 06/20/2025 Yea
H5448 Eliminates the "until June 30, 2025" sunset on the increase in the total amount of earnings a partial-unemployment insurance claimant can receive before being entirely disqualified for unemployment insurance benefits. Passage As Amended 06/20/2025 Yea
H5448 Eliminates the "until June 30, 2025" sunset on the increase in the total amount of earnings a partial-unemployment insurance claimant can receive before being entirely disqualified for unemployment insurance benefits. Passage Of Amendment 06/20/2025 Abstain
H5448 Eliminates the "until June 30, 2025" sunset on the increase in the total amount of earnings a partial-unemployment insurance claimant can receive before being entirely disqualified for unemployment insurance benefits. Passage 06/20/2025 Yea
H5448 Eliminates the "until June 30, 2025" sunset on the increase in the total amount of earnings a partial-unemployment insurance claimant can receive before being entirely disqualified for unemployment insurance benefits. Passage As Amended 06/20/2025 Yea
H5448 Eliminates the "until June 30, 2025" sunset on the increase in the total amount of earnings a partial-unemployment insurance claimant can receive before being entirely disqualified for unemployment insurance benefits. Passage Of Amendment 06/20/2025 Yea
H5464 Repeals the exemption granted to pari-mutuel facilities and casinos from the smoke free workplace requirement and provides for a one time appropriate of $1,000,000 to inform patrons of the smoke free policy within the casino. Passage As Amended 06/20/2025 Yea
H5464 Repeals the exemption granted to pari-mutuel facilities and casinos from the smoke free workplace requirement and provides for a one time appropriate of $1,000,000 to inform patrons of the smoke free policy within the casino. Passage Of Amendment 06/20/2025 Nay
H5534 Exempts certain urban and small farmers from sales taxes, real, tangible and personal property taxes and income taxes. This act would also define urban and small farmers and urban farmland. Passage 06/20/2025 Nay
H5494 Adds several consumer protections to existing Medicare Supplement law. Passage 06/20/2025 Yea
S0278 Under certain circumstances, provides immunity from arrest and prosecution for prostitution, procurement of sexual conduct for a fee, loitering for prostitution and soliciting from motor vehicles for indecent purposes. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
H5493 Establishes a program for the energy and water benchmarking of large buildings in Rhode Island and a standard for their energy performance. Passage 06/20/2025 Nay
S0235 Requires the school board or committees of cities and towns to establish a safety and behavioral health committee and also lays out the representation requirements committee responsibilities to ensure a stable learning environment for all students. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Nay
S0274 Prohibits a landlord from inquiring about the immigration status of a tenant subject to any federal laws or regulations, but may request financial information or proof of identity. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0229 Repeals the provisions of the general laws allowing deferred deposit providers, also known as "payday lenders." Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Abstain
S0325 Amends the definition of “hobby breeder” to limit the sale or offering for sale to no more than two (2) litters of dogs or cats, or a combination thereof, in a three hundred and sixty-five (365) day period. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0359 Establishes the Rhode Island Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2025. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Nay
H5640 Adds a provision in the statute relating to one way highways, providing an increased penalty when a motorist travels the wrong way on an interstate highway or an entrance or exit ramp connected to an interstate highway. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
H5555 Authorizes veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship through electronic means, subject to limitations and requirements such as Vet making a good faith effort to determine if care should be provided through telemedicine instead of in person. Passage 06/20/2025 Yea
H5769 Provides that when a registrant voluntarily cancels the registrant's motor vehicle registration, that person receives a credit for the time remaining on the original registration to be applied to a future registration. Passage 06/20/2025 Yea
H5594 Requires the board of regents to adopt support and intervention strategies consistent with Comprehensive Education Strategy and SALT in one district at a time. Passage 06/20/2025 Yea
H5768 DMV to provide credit for portions of unused voluntarily cancelled vehicle registrations. Passage 06/20/2025 Yea
H5590 Extends certain protocols applicable to motor vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory branches, as well as updates warranty reimbursement and recall obligation policies. Passage 06/20/2025 Yea
H5625 Removes the sunset provision of all statutory law requiring coverage for the treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0581 Protect the personal information of judicial officers and their immediate family members who serve or have served the RI unified judicial system, as well as judicial officers who reside in RI and who serve or have served in the federal courts. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Nay
S0529 Adds a provision in the statute relating to one way highways, providing an increased penalty when a motorist travels the wrong way on an interstate highway or an entrance or exit ramp connected to an interstate highway. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0487 Prohibits any healthcare facility, from asking the legal immigration status of any patient. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0513 Increases the maximum number of voters that a polling place can accommodate 3,000 to 3,500 and provide for existing polling places that exceed the maximum number of voters, not be required to be changed until the next decennial redistricting. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0473 Extends coverage for treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome by removing the sunset date of December 31, 2025, and mandating such coverage. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0519 Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race by expanding the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protected hairstyles. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0497 Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of the Center for Southeast Asians. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Nay
S0439 Establishes that a renewable energy resource shall pay $5.00 per kilowatt of alternating current nameplate capacity for tangible property and $3.50 per kilowatt of alternating nameplate capacity for real property. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0481 Requires the department of health to incorporate information about dementia risk factors and reduction into public education and healthcare provider education materials. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0458 Makes the provisions of §§ 45-19.1-3 and 45-19.1-4, benefits for firefighters with cancer, effective regardless of any general, special or specific law, or any charter and/or municipal ordinance to the contrary. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0476 Amends current law so that initial contraceptive prescriptions would no longer be limited to a 3-month supply. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Nay
S0471 Establishes prevailing standards and procedures for licensing speech-language pathologists and audiologists in Rhode Island. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0576 Provides additional exception to prohibition on usage of wireless communication device while driving and clarifies that use for purpose of navigation must be while the device is mounted or otherwise affixed to vehicle and not held in the motorist's hand. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Abstain
H5892 Protects the personal information of judicial officers and their immediate family members who serve or have served the RI unified judicial system, as well as judicial officers who reside in RI and who serve or have served in the federal courts. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Nay
S0622 Eliminates the "until June 30, 2025" sunset on the increase in the total amount of earnings a partial-unemployment insurance claimant can receive before being entirely disqualified for unemployment insurance benefits. Passage 06/20/2025 Nay
S0622 Eliminates the "until June 30, 2025" sunset on the increase in the total amount of earnings a partial-unemployment insurance claimant can receive before being entirely disqualified for unemployment insurance benefits. Passage Of Amendment 06/20/2025 Yea
S0610 Adds several consumer protections to existing Medicare Supplement law. Passage 06/20/2025 Yea
S0606 Provides that public historical vital records maintained by the state archives shall not be amended. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0603 Provides standards for developing, implementing, and maintaining reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of customer information. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0600 Makes numerous technical corrections related to insurance, provides a definition for "cybersecurity insurance", and would repeal the chapter relating to reciprocal exchanges and interinsurers. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0649 Provides for the sale and regulation of pet insurance policies and their contents and provisions. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0675 Defines Class 5 property to include the commercial portion of mixed use properties and fix the tax rate for Class 3 property at thirty-eight dollars and 33 cents ($38.33) per one thousand dollars ($1,000). Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0692 Authorizes a pharmacy technician or pharmacy intern to perform technology-assisted dispensing process validation for medications prepared for distribution by another pharmacy technician or intern within an institutional pharmacy. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Nay
S0672 Provides that architects and other authorized disaster response workers be considered, in the course of performing their duties, state workers and be entitled to all rights in like manner as state employees. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0671 Provides that any disaster response worker shall, in the course of their duties, be considered a state employee and be entitled to all rights in like manner as state employees. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0729 Considers election officials and poll workers "public officials" for purposes of the prohibition on making threats to public officials. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Yea
S0716 Provides a procedure for parking modifications near shoreline rights of way. Passage 06/20/2025 Yea
S0716 Provides a procedure for parking modifications near shoreline rights of way. Passage Of Amendment 06/20/2025 Yea
S0749 Requires that, beginning January 1, 2028, all contractors structurally remodeling or building new residential structures with 1 to 4 family dwelling units be licensed by the contractors’ registration and licensing board. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Nay
H6032 Requires at fault insurance companies to provide to any claimant whose vehicle is damaged in an accident, to provide a vehicle that is comparable to the claimant’s vehicle and that rental charges shall be based on local retail prices. Passage 06/20/2025 Yea
S0761 This pilot program would create a $3,000 trust for each Rhode Island child ages zero to one year born to a family enrolled in the Rhode Island Works Program (“RI Works”) during the preceding calendar year. Passage In Concurrence 06/20/2025 Nay
H6065 Mandates paid leave by allowing qualified employees to take medical leave to undergo donation procedures, medical tests, and recovery related to being a living organ donor, or bone marrow transplant donor. Passage As Amended 06/20/2025 Yea
H6065 Mandates paid leave by allowing qualified employees to take medical leave to undergo donation procedures, medical tests, and recovery related to being a living organ donor, or bone marrow transplant donor. Passage Of Amendment 06/20/2025 Yea
H6054 Changes the process by which a dispute between the insured and their insurance company, concerning property damages and requires that the umpire appraisers shall be disinterested and the cost shared equally. Passage As Amended 06/20/2025 Nay
H6054 Changes the process by which a dispute between the insured and their insurance company, concerning property damages and requires that the umpire appraisers shall be disinterested and the cost shared equally. Passage Of Amendment 06/20/2025 Yea
H6071 This pilot program would create a $3,000 trust for each Rhode Island child ages zero to one year born to a family enrolled in the Rhode Island Works Program (“RI Works”) during the preceding calendar year. Passage 06/20/2025 Nay
  Committee Position Rank
Detail Rhode Island Joint Legislative Services Committee 3
Detail Rhode Island Joint State Lottery Permanent Committee 2
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
RI District 40 House Republican In Office 01/03/2011