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S2736 - Provides that no train or light engine would be used in connection with the movement of freight could be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons, would also include the imposition of fines upon a company for violation of the act.
Valarie J. Lawson, Frank S. Lombardi, Frank A. Ciccone
Last updated 5 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OPERATION OF RAILROADS GENERALLY - Provides that no train or light engine would be used in connection with the movement of freight could be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons, would also include the imposition of fines upon a company for violation of the act.
STATUS
Engrossed
S2746 - Requires that any lease of tidal lands, or any license issued to use those lands, be approved by the general assembly, and that the coastal resources management council review all request prior to presentation to the general assembly.
Dawn Euer, Alana DiMario, Victoria Gu
Last updated 7 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL - Requires that any lease of tidal lands, or any license issued to use those lands, be approved by the general assembly, and that the coastal resources management council review all request prior to presentation to the general assembly.
STATUS
Introduced
S2780 - Requires mail ballot drop boxes to be opened thirty-five (35) days prior to election day, and twenty (20) days prior to special elections.
Frank S. Lombardi, John P. Burke, Matthew L. LaMountain
Last updated 3 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS - Requires mail ballot drop boxes to be opened thirty-five (35) days prior to election day, and twenty (20) days prior to special elections.
STATUS
Passed
S2753 - Establishes Compost Fund to award grants related to reducing the amount of solid waste generated in the state.
Bridget G. Valverde, Meghan E. Kallman, Victoria Gu
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- COMPOSTING AND ORGANIC WASTE DIVERSION - Establishes Compost Fund to award grants related to reducing the amount of solid waste generated in the state.
STATUS
Introduced
S2942 - SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2024, TO BE "FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Hanna M. Gallo, Sandra Cano, Louis P. Dipalma
Last updated 6 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Senate Resolution Proclaiming April Of 2024, To Be "financial Literacy Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
STATUS
Passed
S2751 - Amends Article 9 of the state budget and various provisions relative to hospital licensing fees, would redefine base year for purposes of calculating disproportionate share payments for fiscal years.
Louis P. Dipalma, Robert Britto, Melissa A. Murray
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES - Amends Article 9 of the state budget and various provisions relative to hospital licensing fees, would redefine base year for purposes of calculating disproportionate share payments for fiscal years.
STATUS
Introduced
S2768 - Establishes a statutory framework designed to protect minors who are engaging in the business of vloging on social media and the Internet.
Alana DiMario, Bridget G. Valverde, John P. Burke
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN -- VLOGS - Establishes a statutory framework designed to protect minors who are engaging in the business of vloging on social media and the Internet.
STATUS
Introduced
S2930 - Provides a tax credit to individual taxpayers who convert their gas-powered vehicle into a vehicle propelled by an alternative fuel source.
Samuel D. Zurier, Victoria Gu, Louis P. Dipalma
Last updated 6 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX - Provides a tax credit to individual taxpayers who convert their gas-powered vehicle into a vehicle propelled by an alternative fuel source.
STATUS
Introduced
S2931 - Provides a four (4) year expiration period on any certificate of exemption pursuant to this section for writers, composers and artists.
Louis P. Dipalma, Samuel D. Zurier, Frank A. Ciccone
Last updated 4 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION - Provides a four (4) year expiration period on any certificate of exemption pursuant to this section for writers, composers and artists.
STATUS
Engrossed
S2929 - Creates the Rhode Island baby bond trust to provide investment funds to children born to families with public health insurance or no insurance living in Rhode Island.
Melissa A. Murray, Valarie J. Lawson, Jonathon Acosta
Last updated 6 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
PUBLIC FINANCE -- RHODE ISLAND BABY BOND TRUST - Creates the Rhode Island baby bond trust to provide investment funds to children born to families with public health insurance or no insurance living in Rhode Island.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Rhode Island district SD-012
COMMITTEES
Rhode Island Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Louis P. DiPalma is a Democratic member of the Rhode Island State Senate, representing District 12. DiPalma earned his BA in Computer Science/Mathematics from the University of Rhode Island in 1988. He has worked as an Information Technologist, Chief Information Officer, and Consultant. DiPalma served on the Middletown Town Council from 2000 to 2008 and was Council President from 2004 to 2008. He then joined the Rhode Island State Senate in 2009.read less
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Rhode Island Senate from Rhode Island
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