Sponsored Legislation
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE
HB 5804 streamlines the State Building Code board, adopts ICC IRC/IBC by occupancy, requires latest NEC, and aligns ADA Title II/III rules to protect public accessibility.
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH AND WORKPLACE SAFETY ACT
JOINT RESOLUTION REJECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSED SALARY INCREASES FOR ELIGIBLE UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE DIRECTORS OF STATE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS
Rhode Island Joint Resolution HR 6327 rejects DoA's 11 proposed salary increases for unclassified service state directors, preventing the raises from taking effect.
AN ACT RELATING TO STATUTES AND STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION
Raises the arrest age threshold, directing youths below it to child welfare or diversion instead of formal arrest, shifting police and juvenile services toward alternatives.