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H7966 - Sets standards and procedures to allow and implement conjugal visitation at state correctional facilities.
Ramon A. Perez, Grace Diaz, Jose F. Batista
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT - Sets standards and procedures to allow and implement conjugal visitation at state correctional facilities.
STATUS
Introduced
H7990 - Permits every municipality in the state to offer a homestead tax exemption of up to 20% of assessed value on residential properties, and also provides that municipalities that grant greater exemptions not be limited by this section.
Charlene M. Lima, Edward T. Cardillo, Gregory J. Costantino
Last updated 7 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES - Permits every municipality in the state to offer a homestead tax exemption of up to 20% of assessed value on residential properties, and also provides that municipalities that grant greater exemptions not be limited by this section.
STATUS
Introduced
H8012 - Makes all documents and information related to any bid proposal relative to state purchases public records and available for inspection and review by any person seeking the records under chapter 2 of title 38 after the opening of the bids.
Charlene M. Lima, Edward T. Cardillo, Gregory J. Costantino
Last updated 7 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES - Makes all documents and information related to any bid proposal relative to state purchases public records and available for inspection and review by any person seeking the records under chapter 2 of title 38 after the opening of the bids.
STATUS
Introduced
H7970 - Creates a custody procedure for pets in divorce and separation proceedings based on the best interests of the animal. This act would not apply to assistance/service animals.
Charlene M. Lima, Jason Knight, Gregory J. Costantino
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DIVORCE AND SEPARATION - Creates a custody procedure for pets in divorce and separation proceedings based on the best interests of the animal. This act would not apply to assistance/service animals.
STATUS
Passed
H7510 - Amends requirements regarding how taxicabs can be placed into service.
Camille F. Vella-Wilkinson, Jose F. Batista, Jacquelyn M. Baginski
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TAXICABS AND LIMITED PUBLIC MOTOR VEHICLES - Amends requirements regarding how taxicabs can be placed into service.
STATUS
Passed
H7544 - Extends the time for which a student may enroll in order to qualify for the Promise Scholarship or the Hope Scholarship up to one year after high school graduation.
Samuel A. Azzinaro, Brian Patrick Kennedy, Arthur J. Corvese
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP -- RHODE ISLAND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PILOT PROGRAM - Extends the time for which a student may enroll in order to qualify for the Promise Scholarship or the Hope Scholarship up to one year after high school graduation.
STATUS
Introduced
H8095 - Increases the penalty for violations of the care of dogs statute to a minimum fine of one hundred dollars ($100) and a maximum fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation.
William W. O'Brien, Robert E. Craven, Alex S. Finkelman
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS - Increases the penalty for violations of the care of dogs statute to a minimum fine of one hundred dollars ($100) and a maximum fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation.
STATUS
Passed
H8026 - Exempts certain U.S. employees from having to obtain state licenses to carry a visible or concealed pistol or revolver.
Raymond A. Hull, John Joseph Lombardi, Edward T. Cardillo
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Exempts certain U.S. employees from having to obtain state licenses to carry a visible or concealed pistol or revolver.
STATUS
Introduced
H8054 - HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARK HAYWARD ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS RHODE ISLAND DIRECTOR FOR THE US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Carol Hagan McEntee, K. Joseph Shekarchi, Christopher R. Blazejewski
Last updated 6 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
House Resolution Recognizing Mark Hayward On The Occasion Of His Retirement As Rhode Island Director For The Us Small Business Administration
STATUS
Passed
H7568 - 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.
Thomas E. Noret, Arthur J. Corvese, Edward T. Cardillo
Last updated 6 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MISCELLANEOUS RULES - 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.
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
OFFICES HELD
Rhode Island House from Rhode Island
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