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S2091 - AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $150,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF A NEW HIGH SCHOOL, ATHLETIC FACILITY, AND OTHER SCHOOL FACILITIES IN THE TOWN AND ALL EXPENSES INCIDENT THERETO, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COSTS OF DESIGN, DEMOLITION, ATHLETIC FIELDS, LANDSCAPING AND PARKING AND ALL ATTENDANT EXPENSES, INCLUDING ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL AND OTHER PROJECT-RELATED CONSULTING COSTS
Bridget G. Valverde, Virginia Susan Sosnowski, Victoria Gu
Last updated 6 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes town of South Kingstown to issue not more than $150,000,000 bonds and notes to finance the acquisition/construction/improvement/renovation/furnishing/equipping of a new high school/athletic facility/other school facilities in the town.
STATUS
Passed
S2162 - Amend the calculation of state funding provided to local education agencies for special education services.
Linda L. Ujifusa, Ryan William Pearson, Louis P. Dipalma
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT - Amend the calculation of state funding provided to local education agencies for special education services.
STATUS
Introduced
S2082 - Caps amount payable for 30 day supply of equipment/supplies for insulin administration/glucose monitoring at $25 or equipment designed to last more than 30 days with no deductible commencing January 1, 2025.
Melissa A. Murray, Pamela J. Lauria, Bridget G. Valverde
Last updated 6 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES - Caps amount payable for 30 day supply of equipment/supplies for insulin administration/glucose monitoring at $25 or equipment designed to last more than 30 days with no deductible commencing January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Engrossed
S2007 - Prohibits the declawing of cats by any surgical procedure to amputate or modify a portion of a cat's paw in order to remove the cat's claws. Does not apply to any procedure performed for a therapeutic purpose.
Melissa A. Murray, Bridget G. Valverde, Pamela J. Lauria
Last updated 5 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS - Prohibits the declawing of cats by any surgical procedure to amputate or modify a portion of a cat's paw in order to remove the cat's claws. Does not apply to any procedure performed for a therapeutic purpose.
STATUS
Engrossed
S2219 - Prohibits purchases of more than one firearm in any thirty (30) day period.
Mark P. McKenney, Dawn Euer, Alana DiMario
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Prohibits purchases of more than one firearm in any thirty (30) day period.
STATUS
Introduced
S2177 - Prohibits health benefit plans reviewing prescriptions for opioid addiction treatment.
Alana DiMario, Pamela J. Lauria, Joshua B. Miller
Last updated 5 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT - Prohibits health benefit plans reviewing prescriptions for opioid addiction treatment.
STATUS
Engrossed
S2222 - Repeals the law enforcement officers' bill of rights, chapter 42-28.6 of the general laws, in its entirety.
Tiara T. Mack, Jonathon Acosta, Bridget G. Valverde
Last updated 8 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS - Repeals the law enforcement officers' bill of rights, chapter 42-28.6 of the general laws, in its entirety.
STATUS
Introduced
S2075 - Requires the secretary of the executive office of health and human services to present to the general assembly a plan for the realignment of state hospitals into a department of hospitals no later than September 1, 2024.
Joshua B. Miller, Bridget G. Valverde, Ryan William Pearson
Last updated 4 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Requires the secretary of the executive office of health and human services to present to the general assembly a plan for the realignment of state hospitals into a department of hospitals no later than September 1, 2024.
STATUS
Engrossed
S2071 - JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE MEDICAID SECTION 1115 DEMONSTRATION WAIVER REQUESTS AND RENEWALS (This joint resolution would approve an amendment to a Medicaid section 1115 demonstration waiver and renewals regarding a pilot proposal to reduce the number of days behaviorally complex patients spend in acute care facilities.)
Joshua B. Miller, Bridget G. Valverde, Pamela J. Lauria
Last updated 8 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Joint Resolution To Amend The Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver Requests And Renewals (this Joint Resolution Would Approve An Amendment To A Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver And Renewals Regarding A Pilot Proposal To Reduce The Number Of Days Behaviorally Complex Patients Spend In Acute Care Facilities.)
STATUS
Introduced
S2237 - Commencing January 1, 2025, this act would increase the minimum wage for employees receiving gratuities from the current $3.89 to $6.75 per hour.
Tiara T. Mack, Bridget G. Valverde, Samuel W. Bell
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES - Commencing January 1, 2025, this act would increase the minimum wage for employees receiving gratuities from the current $3.89 to $6.75 per hour.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Rhode Island district SD-035
COMMITTEES
Rhode Island Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Bridget G. Valverde was born in Albuquerque and raised in Bernalillo County. She graduated from the University of New Mexico with a bachelor’s degree in University Studies and Political Science. Valverde served on the Bernalillo County Planning Commission from 2011-2019. She works as a small business owner and community advocate. In 2018, Valverde unsuccessfully ran for New Mexico State Senate District 17.read less
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Rhode Island Senate from Rhode Island
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