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S2443 - JOINT RESOLUTION JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- REMOVING PROVISIONS PROVIDING FOR ELECTION BY PLURALITY (This Joint Resolution would propose to the voters of the state a constitutional amendment which would remove from the Constitution the provision of Article IV, Section 2, that provide for election by plurality.)
Samuel D. Zurier, Frank S. Lombardi, Sandra Cano
Last updated 7 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Joint Resolution Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution -- Removing Provisions Providing For Election By Plurality (this Joint Resolution Would Propose To The Voters Of The State A Constitutional Amendment Which Would Remove From The Constitution The Provision Of Article Iv, Section 2, That Provide For Election By Plurality.)
STATUS
Introduced
S2336 - JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO EXPAND AND SUPPORT THE GREEN ECONOMY INITIATIVES (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $16,000,000 to support green economy bond initiatives proposed in the governor's budget.)
Louis P. Dipalma, Alana DiMario, Virginia Susan Sosnowski
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation To Expand And Support The Green Economy Initiatives (authorizes The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $16,000,000 To Support Green Economy Bond Initiatives Proposed In The Governor's Budget.)
STATUS
Introduced
S2355 - Creates an additional Rhode Island personal income surtax of 3% on taxable income over $1,000,000, with the existing three-bracket personal income tax structure remaining in place.
Melissa A. Murray, Valarie J. Lawson, Dawn Euer
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX - Creates an additional Rhode Island personal income surtax of 3% on taxable income over $1,000,000, with the existing three-bracket personal income tax structure remaining in place.
STATUS
Introduced
S2320 - Establishes new programs for free breakfast and lunch meals in all public schools.
Sandra Cano, Jonathon Acosta, Valarie J. Lawson
Last updated 7 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID - Establishes new programs for free breakfast and lunch meals in all public schools.
STATUS
Introduced
S2347 - Creates new tax on gains from sale or exchange of real property held for short periods of time, 6 years or less, establishes a comprehensive framework to calculate and implement enforcement and provides imprisonment and/or fines for those who evade taxes.
Dawn Euer, Jonathon Acosta, Jacob Bissaillon
Last updated 7 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
TAXATION -- TAX ON GAINS FROM THE SALE OR EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY - Creates new tax on gains from sale or exchange of real property held for short periods of time, 6 years or less, establishes a comprehensive framework to calculate and implement enforcement and provides imprisonment and/or fines for those who evade taxes.
STATUS
Introduced
S2349 - Establishes a revolving fund to assist first-time home buyers and veterans to purchase a home in Rhode Island by issuing grants of up to forty thousand dollars ($40,000).
Thomas J. Paolino, Elaine J. Morgan, Ana B. Quezada
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING AND MORTGAGE FINANCE CORPORATION - Establishes a revolving fund to assist first-time home buyers and veterans to purchase a home in Rhode Island by issuing grants of up to forty thousand dollars ($40,000).
STATUS
Introduced
S2402 - SENATE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROTECT PATIENTS AND TRADITIONAL MEDICARE FROM MEDICARE ADVANTAGE
Linda L. Ujifusa, Bridget G. Valverde, Melissa A. Murray
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Senate Resolution Respectfully Urging The United States Congress To Protect Patients And Traditional Medicare From Medicare Advantage
STATUS
Introduced
S2416 - SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE IMPACT AND POTENTIAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF BAIL REFORMS ON BLACK RHODE ISLANDERS AND THE STATE (Creates an eleven (11) member commission to study the impact and potential economic benefits of bail reforms on Black Rhode Islanders and the State, and would report back by February 5, 2025, and expire on April 5, 2025.)
Tiara T. Mack, Bridget G. Valverde, Jonathon Acosta
Last updated 7 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Senate Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study The Impact And Potential Economic Benefits Of Bail Reforms On Black Rhode Islanders And The State (creates An Eleven (11) Member Commission To Study The Impact And Potential Economic Benefits Of Bail Reforms On Black Rhode Islanders And The State, And Would Report Back By February 5, 2025, And Expire On April 5, 2025.)
STATUS
Introduced
S2405 - Provides for code blue and code red alerts to trigger certain procedures municipalities must follow during extreme heat or cold to help at-risk individuals with shelter.
Tiara T. Mack, Victoria Gu, Melissa A. Murray
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - Provides for code blue and code red alerts to trigger certain procedures municipalities must follow during extreme heat or cold to help at-risk individuals with shelter.
STATUS
Introduced
S2388 - Provides that all home health care patients receive home health care services regardless of their permanent or temporary residence.
Sandra Cano, Meghan E. Kallman, Jonathon Acosta
Last updated 4 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HOME CARE PATIENTS RIGHTS - Provides that all home health care patients receive home health care services regardless of their permanent or temporary residence.
STATUS
Engrossed
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Rhode Island district SD-016
COMMITTEES
Rhode Island Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Jonathon Acosta is running as a Republican candidate for Texas State House District 121. Acosta is a former Army combat veteran who served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. After leaving the Army, Acosta started a small business and also works in the energy industry. He is an active community volunteer and serves on the board of a veterans organization. Acosta's campaign is focused on supporting small businesses, improving education, and helping veterans. He is running on a platform of lower taxes, second amendment rights, and border security.read less
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