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H7068 - Provides that the center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences building at the University of Rhode Island be named as "Joseph '56 Ruby DeChristofaro Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences."
Kathleen A. Fogarty, Teresa Ann Tanzi, Carol Hagan McEntee
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS - Provides that the center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences building at the University of Rhode Island be named as "Joseph '56 Ruby DeChristofaro Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences."
STATUS
Passed
H7356 - Enacts the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024, prohibiting the intentional addition of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances of PFAS in products offered for sale or manufactured in the state as of January 1, 2027.
Terri Cortvriend, June Speakman, David A. Bennett
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CONSUMER PFAS BAN ACT OF 2024 - Enacts the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024, prohibiting the intentional addition of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances of PFAS in products offered for sale or manufactured in the state as of January 1, 2027.
STATUS
Passed
H7376 - Requires written acknowledgment from any buyer of oceanfront or shoreline property that they have been informed of the public's rights and privileges of the shore.
Terri Cortvriend, Lauren H. Carson, Tina L. Spears
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- REAL ESTATE SALES DISCLOSURES - Requires written acknowledgment from any buyer of oceanfront or shoreline property that they have been informed of the public's rights and privileges of the shore.
STATUS
Passed
H7361 - HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMEDIES TO THE EROSION OF RHODE ISLAND BEACHES (Creates a 9 member commission to study and provide recommendations for remedies to the erosion of RI beaches, and would report back by January 5, 2025 and expire on March 5, 2025.)
Samuel A. Azzinaro, Kathleen A. Fogarty, Raymond A. Hull
Last updated 6 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
House Resolution Creating A Special Commission To Make A Comprehensive Study And Provide Recommendations For Remedies To The Erosion Of Rhode Island Beaches (creates A 9 Member Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations For Remedies To The Erosion Of Ri Beaches, And Would Report Back By January 5, 2025 And Expire On March 5, 2025.)
STATUS
Passed
H7373 - Requires safe storage of firearms/provides civil and criminal penalties for violations/adds rifles and shotguns to the types of firearms requiring a trigger lock to be included with purchase/requires firearms dealers post signs regarding safe storage
Justine A. Caldwell, Jason Knight, Deborah A. Fellela
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Requires safe storage of firearms/provides civil and criminal penalties for violations/adds rifles and shotguns to the types of firearms requiring a trigger lock to be included with purchase/requires firearms dealers post signs regarding safe storage
STATUS
Passed
H7196 - Requires public school districts to adopt a policy for responding to the death of a student or staff member. Also amends the title of chapter 16-21.7 to "The Nathan Bruno, Jason Flatt, and Alicia Biros Bereavement Act."
Julie A. Casimiro, David A. Bennett, Carol Hagan McEntee
Last updated 4 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
EDUCATION -- THE NATHAN BRUNO AND JASON FLATT ACT - Requires public school districts to adopt a policy for responding to the death of a student or staff member. Also amends the title of chapter 16-21.7 to "The Nathan Bruno, Jason Flatt, and Alicia Biros Bereavement Act."
STATUS
Engrossed
H7039 - 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
Carol Hagan McEntee, Teresa Ann Tanzi, Kathleen A. Fogarty
Last updated 6 months ago
4 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
H7099 - Amends the comprehensive community-police relationship act of 2015 to require an annual study by an outside agency chosen by the department.
Edith H. Ajello, Robert E. Craven, Teresa Ann Tanzi
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY -- POLICE RELATIONSHIP ACT OF 2015 - Amends the comprehensive community-police relationship act of 2015 to require an annual study by an outside agency chosen by the department.
STATUS
Engrossed
H7217 - Bans the possession, sale, and transfer of assault weapons. Possession of assault weapons owned on the effective date of this act to be "grandfathered". Violations are punishable by a fine or imprisonment.
Jason Knight, Justine A. Caldwell, Jennifer Smith Boylan
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ASSAULT WEAPONS - Bans the possession, sale, and transfer of assault weapons. Possession of assault weapons owned on the effective date of this act to be "grandfathered". Violations are punishable by a fine or imprisonment.
STATUS
Introduced
H7053 - Permits those persons with felony convictions to have up to six misdemeanor offenses expunged from their criminal record.
Jason Knight, June Speakman, Matthew S. Dawson
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS - Permits those persons with felony convictions to have up to six misdemeanor offenses expunged from their criminal record.
STATUS
Engrossed
BIOGRAPHY
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Representative from Rhode Island district HD-033
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Rhode Island House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Carol Hagan McEntee was born in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. She earned her B.A. in Political Science from the University of Rhode Island in 1990. McEntee was a member of the South Kingstown School Committee from 1994-2002. She served on the South Kingstown Town Council from 2002-2010, and was elected vice president of the Town Council in 2008. From 2011-2018, McEntee represented District 33 in the Rhode Island House of Representatives.read less
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