S2104 - Prohibits the distribution, transfer, or possession of any material that depicts a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct and is obscene and lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Jessica de la Cruz, Frank S. Lombardi, Frank Lombardo
Last updated 8 months ago6 Co-Sponsors
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CHILDREN - Prohibits the distribution, transfer, or possession of any material that depicts a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct and is obscene and lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.
STATUS
Introduced
S2147 - JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE, PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- RIGHT TO AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION (Amends the constitution to guarantee Rhode Island residents with equal opportunity to receive an education that is adequate, equitable and meaningful and provides judicial enforcement of this provision.)
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Roger A. Picard, Ana B. Quezada, Samuel D. Zurier
Last updated 4 months ago3 Co-Sponsors
Joint Resolution To Approve, Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution -- Right To An Adequate Education (amends The Constitution To Guarantee Rhode Island Residents With Equal Opportunity To Receive An Education That Is Adequate, Equitable And Meaningful And Provides Judicial Enforcement Of This Provision.)
STATUS
Engrossed
S2722 - Protects the solvency of health systems, physicians, and advance practice providers and insurers, encourage fair treatment of hospitals and ensure adequate clinical workforce while advancing health equity.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Virginia Susan Sosnowski, Ryan William Pearson, Joshua B. Miller
Last updated 7 months ago6 Co-Sponsors
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT - Protects the solvency of health systems, physicians, and advance practice providers and insurers, encourage fair treatment of hospitals and ensure adequate clinical workforce while advancing health equity.
STATUS
Introduced
S2777 - Allows victims of violent crime receiving awards under the state's crime victim compensation program to use up to $1,000 of their total award to make reasonable modification to their residence to ensure their future safety.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Matthew L. LaMountain, David P. Tikoian, John P. Burke
Last updated 4 months ago6 Co-Sponsors
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION - Allows victims of violent crime receiving awards under the state's crime victim compensation program to use up to $1,000 of their total award to make reasonable modification to their residence to ensure their future safety.
STATUS
Passed
S2470 - Creates new definition for the term "employee", for purposes of wages, workers' compensation, temporary disability and unemployment insurance benefits, which deems a worker to be an employee, as opposed to an independent contractor.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Ana B. Quezada, Jonathon Acosta, Meghan E. Kallman
Last updated 7 months ago7 Co-Sponsors
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES - Creates new definition for the term "employee", for purposes of wages, workers' compensation, temporary disability and unemployment insurance benefits, which deems a worker to be an employee, as opposed to an independent contractor.
STATUS
Introduced
S2548 - Sunsets/discontinues the Jobs Development Act rate reduction as of July 1, 2024.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Linda L. Ujifusa, Louis P. Dipalma, Jonathon Acosta
Last updated 7 months ago10 Co-Sponsors
TAXATION -- RHODE ISLAND NEW QUALIFIED JOBS INCENTIVE ACT 2015 - Sunsets/discontinues the Jobs Development Act rate reduction as of July 1, 2024.
STATUS
Introduced
S2878 - Authorizes the town of Cumberland to require the registration of certain business entities not registered with the secretary of state that are situated in Cumberland.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Ryan William Pearson, Roger A. Picard
Last updated 5 months ago2 Co-Sponsors
TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS - Authorizes the town of Cumberland to require the registration of certain business entities not registered with the secretary of state that are situated in Cumberland.
STATUS
Passed
S2345 - Creates the Rhode Island Individual Market Affordability Act of 2024 to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for low- and moderate-income consumers enrolled in the health insurance exchanges.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Joshua B. Miller, Linda L. Ujifusa, Louis P. Dipalma
Last updated 7 months ago6 Co-Sponsors
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND INDIVIDUAL MARKET AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2024 - Creates the Rhode Island Individual Market Affordability Act of 2024 to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for low- and moderate-income consumers enrolled in the health insurance exchanges.
STATUS
Introduced
S2754 - Funds the state crime victim compensation program through an additional one dollar ($1.00) fine on traffic violations, exclusive of violations related to the parking of vehicles.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Frank A. Ciccone, Robert Britto, Matthew L. LaMountain
Last updated 7 months ago5 Co-Sponsors
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION - Funds the state crime victim compensation program through an additional one dollar ($1.00) fine on traffic violations, exclusive of violations related to the parking of vehicles.
STATUS
Introduced
S2637 - Restricts increases in monthly common expenses and limit special assessments to cover unforeseen costs not included in the association’s approved annual budget for common expenses in associations where the minority of the units are deed restricted units.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Bridget G. Valverde, Pamela J. Lauria, Victoria Gu
Last updated 7 months ago8 Co-Sponsors
PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW - Restricts increases in monthly common expenses and limit special assessments to cover unforeseen costs not included in the association’s approved annual budget for common expenses in associations where the minority of the units are deed restricted units.
STATUS
Introduced
S2331 - JOINT RESOLUTION AMENDING THE JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A PERMANENT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON CHILD CARE IN RHODE ISLAND (This resolution would amend the commission name, membership, appointment process, purpose, funding allowance designation, timeline for membership, and meeting schedules.)
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Alana DiMario, Sandra Cano
Last updated 7 months ago2 Co-Sponsors
Joint Resolution Amending The Joint Resolution Creating A Permanent Legislative Commission On Child Care In Rhode Island (this Resolution Would Amend The Commission Name, Membership, Appointment Process, Purpose, Funding Allowance Designation, Timeline For Membership, And Meeting Schedules.)
STATUS
Introduced
S2158 - Phases in modifications to federal adjusted gross income over a 4 year period for social security income, from 25% up to 100%, beginning on or after January 1, 2025.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Mark P. McKenney, Dawn Euer, Alana DiMario
Last updated 8 months ago8 Co-Sponsors
TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX - Phases in modifications to federal adjusted gross income over a 4 year period for social security income, from 25% up to 100%, beginning on or after January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Introduced
S2937 - Extends the "lookback" period for repeat offenses involving driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs under § 31-27-2 and for repeat offenses related to failure or refusal to submit to chemical tests under § 31-27-2.1 from five to ten years.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Virginia Susan Sosnowski, David P. Tikoian, Leonidas P. Raptakis
Last updated 3 months ago5 Co-Sponsors
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES - Extends the "lookback" period for repeat offenses involving driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs under § 31-27-2 and for repeat offenses related to failure or refusal to submit to chemical tests under § 31-27-2.1 from five to ten years.
STATUS
Passed
S2220 - Prohibits any agreement whereby an advanced practice registered nurse is restricted in the right to practice in a certain geographic area, assist or provide treatment or establish a professional relationship with any other employer.
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Pamela J. Lauria, Matthew L. LaMountain, Alana DiMario
Last updated 3 months ago10 Co-Sponsors
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES - Prohibits any agreement whereby an advanced practice registered nurse is restricted in the right to practice in a certain geographic area, assist or provide treatment or establish a professional relationship with any other employer.
STATUS
Passed
S2730 - SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY OF 2024, AS "BLACK HISTORY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Rhode Island - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Tiara T. Mack, Walter S. Felag, Pamela J. Lauria
Last updated 7 months ago10 Co-Sponsors
Senate Resolution Proclaiming February Of 2024, As "black History Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
STATUS
Passed