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H7368 - Enables municipalities to install and use automated systems to detect noise limit violations in order to enhance enforcement abilities and reduce noise violations state-wide.
Anthony J. DeSimone, Robert E. Craven, Scott A. Slater
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- NOISE LIMITS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - Enables municipalities to install and use automated systems to detect noise limit violations in order to enhance enforcement abilities and reduce noise violations state-wide.
STATUS
Introduced
H7060 - Designates Sapowet Marsh Management Area, comprised of two hundred ninety-six (296) acres, more or less, located within the town of Tiverton and Sapowet Cove as open space to be utilized for passive outdoor recreation.
John G. Edwards, Brian Patrick Kennedy, David A. Bennett
Last updated 3 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS - Designates Sapowet Marsh Management Area, comprised of two hundred ninety-six (296) acres, more or less, located within the town of Tiverton and Sapowet Cove as open space to be utilized for passive outdoor recreation.
STATUS
Passed
H7032 - Increases the maximum state and municipal small purchase limits from $10,000 to $25,000 for construction projects and from $5,000 to $10,000 for all other state and municipal purchases.
John G. Edwards, Brian C. Newberry, Brian Patrick Kennedy
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
TOWNS AND CITIES -- AWARD OF MUNICIPAL CONTRACTS - Increases the maximum state and municipal small purchase limits from $10,000 to $25,000 for construction projects and from $5,000 to $10,000 for all other state and municipal purchases.
STATUS
Engrossed
H7225 - MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE STATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
Marvin L. Abney
Last updated 3 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Making Appropriations For The Support Of The State For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025
STATUS
Passed
H7073 - Changes the service requirement for admissions to RI Veterans' Home from 90 days to 2 years, and gives priority to veterans defined as war veterans.
Samuel A. Azzinaro, Joseph J. Solomon, Marvin L. Abney
Last updated 6 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- RHODE ISLAND VETERANS' HOME - Changes the service requirement for admissions to RI Veterans' Home from 90 days to 2 years, and gives priority to veterans defined as war veterans.
STATUS
Engrossed
H7077 - HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF BROTHER MICHAEL REIS, FSC, LICSW, PH. D (H.C.), FOUNDER OF TIDES FAMILY SERVICES
Marvin L. Abney, Joseph M. McNamara, Michael W. Chippendale
Last updated 9 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
House Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Brother Michael Reis, Fsc, Licsw, Ph. D (h.c.), Founder Of Tides Family Services
STATUS
Passed
H7058 - Requires employers in the state with more than 50 employees to display a poster containing basic information on veterans' benefits and services be created and distributed by the DLT in consultation with the office of veterans services.
Samuel A. Azzinaro, Maryann Shallcross-Smith, Camille F. Vella-Wilkinson
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- POSTING OF VETERANS' BENEFITS AND SERVICES - Requires employers in the state with more than 50 employees to display a poster containing basic information on veterans' benefits and services be created and distributed by the DLT in consultation with the office of veterans services.
STATUS
Passed
H7025 - Designates a special account for veterans' causes to be funded by Keno sales, less prizes and commissions, generated on Memorial Day and Veterans Day with disbursement pursuant to appropriation by the general assembly.
Samuel A. Azzinaro, Maryann Shallcross-Smith, Camille F. Vella-Wilkinson
Last updated 9 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE LOTTERY - Designates a special account for veterans' causes to be funded by Keno sales, less prizes and commissions, generated on Memorial Day and Veterans Day with disbursement pursuant to appropriation by the general assembly.
STATUS
Introduced
H7030 - Reduces the assessment by the Rhode Island Veterans Home against a resident's net income from eighty percent (80%) to fifty percent (50%).
Samuel A. Azzinaro, Joseph J. Solomon, Marvin L. Abney
Last updated 9 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- RHODE ISLAND VETERANS' HOME - Reduces the assessment by the Rhode Island Veterans Home against a resident's net income from eighty percent (80%) to fifty percent (50%).
STATUS
Introduced
H7114 - Authorizes the division of motor vehicles to issue special license plates in recognition and support of the Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.
Lauren H. Carson, Marvin L. Abney
Last updated 3 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES - Authorizes the division of motor vehicles to issue special license plates in recognition and support of the Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Rhode Island district HD-073
COMMITTEES
Rhode Island House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Marvin L. Abney was born in Newport News, VA. He earned his B.A. degree in Government from the College of William & Mary in 1971. Abney served as member of the Newport News School Board from 1996 to 2000. He was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in November 2017. Abney is the owner and president of a janitorial supply company. He has been active with the Boys & Girls Club, the Jaycees, and the Peninsula Airport Commission. Abney lives in Newport News with his wife, Sharon. They have two adult children.read less
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