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H7119 - JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE-OF ELECTIONS AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE (Proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing four (4) year terms for members of the general assembly, elected members from even numbered districts would begin to be elected to four (4) year terms.)
Robert D. Phillips, Patricia A. Serpa, Gregory J. Costantino
Last updated 9 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State-of Elections And Campaign Finance (proposes A Constitutional Amendment Authorizing Four (4) Year Terms For Members Of The General Assembly, Elected Members From Even Numbered Districts Would Begin To Be Elected To Four (4) Year Terms.)
STATUS
Introduced
H7052 - 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.
William W. O'Brien, Patricia A. Serpa, Charlene M. Lima
Last updated 9 months ago
10 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
Introduced
H7126 - AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $40,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE AND/OR ACQUISITION OF LAND AND BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, FURNISHING AND/OR EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF STATE HOUSING AID AT A REIMBURSEMENT RATE OR STATE SHARE RATIO OF NOT LESS THAN 50% AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE
Jacquelyn M. Baginski, Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung, Edward T. Cardillo
Last updated 9 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the City of Cranston to issue not to exceed $40,000,000 general obligation bonds.
STATUS
Introduced
H7023 - Reduces equitable relationships between packaging producers and local governments and communities by establishing the Package Reduction and Recycling Program.
David A. Bennett, David Morales, June Speakman
Last updated 9 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR PACKAGING - Reduces equitable relationships between packaging producers and local governments and communities by establishing the Package Reduction and Recycling Program.
STATUS
Introduced
H7090 - Providers of a club, facility, or services to a consumer must stop automatic deductions from the consumer's account or credit card within 30 calendar days of receiving a notice to stop from the consumer.
Robert D. Phillips, Patricia A. Serpa, Gregory J. Costantino
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- UNFAIR SALES PRACTICES - Providers of a club, facility, or services to a consumer must stop automatic deductions from the consumer's account or credit card within 30 calendar days of receiving a notice to stop from the consumer.
STATUS
Engrossed
H7418 - HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 81ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE "FOUR CHAPLAINS", THE FOUR MEN OF GOD WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES DURING WORLD WAR II SO THAT OTHERS MIGHT LIVE
Michael W. Chippendale, K. Joseph Shekarchi, Christopher R. Blazejewski
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
House Resolution Commemorating The 81st Anniversary Of The "four Chaplains", The Four Men Of God Who Sacrificed Their Lives During World War Ii So That Others Might Live
STATUS
Passed
H7464 - Extends injured-on-duty (IOD) benefits to police officers and firefighters that suffer from diagnosed post-traumatic stress disorders, except under certain conditions.
Jacquelyn M. Baginski, John G. Edwards, Raymond A. Hull
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS - Extends injured-on-duty (IOD) benefits to police officers and firefighters that suffer from diagnosed post-traumatic stress disorders, except under certain conditions.
STATUS
Passed
H7489 - Reduces the corporate minimum tax to three hundred fifty dollars ($350).
Joseph J. Solomon, Brandon T. Voas, Alex S. Finkelman
Last updated 8 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
TAXATION -- BUSINESS CORPORATION TAX - Reduces the corporate minimum tax to three hundred fifty dollars ($350).
STATUS
Introduced
H7459 - Requires that if state employee unions are engaged in contract negotiations and/or utilizing the dispute resolution process, all terms and conditions in the collective bargaining agreement shall continue to remain in effect.
Camille F. Vella-Wilkinson, Ramon A. Perez, Julie A. Casimiro
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- ORGANIZATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES - Requires that if state employee unions are engaged in contract negotiations and/or utilizing the dispute resolution process, all terms and conditions in the collective bargaining agreement shall continue to remain in effect.
STATUS
Introduced
H7435 - Enacts a chapter to regulate pet insurance.
Joseph J. Solomon, Julie A. Casimiro, Stephen M. Casey
Last updated 5 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
INSURANCE -- PET INSURANCE ACT - Enacts a chapter to regulate pet insurance.
STATUS
Engrossed
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Rhode Island district HD-014
COMMITTEES
Rhode Island House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Charlene M. Lima was born in Cranston, Rhode Island. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from Rhode Island College. In 1998, Lima was first elected as a member of the Cranston City Council. She has also served as Deputy Director of Administration for the City of Cranston. Lima serves as the Majority Whip in the Rhode Island Senate, representing District 14. She is also a member of the Senate Committee on Finance.read less
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Rhode Island House from Rhode Island
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