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S2135 - SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING JANUARY OF 2024, AS "RHODE ISLAND SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Elaine J. Morgan, Samuel D. Zurier, Frank S. Lombardi
Last updated 8 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Senate Resolution Commemorating January Of 2024, As "rhode Island Slavery And Human Trafficking Prevention Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
STATUS
Passed
S2026 - Requires that the license plates of a vehicle be confiscated by a police officer if the owner was arrested for driving while their license was suspended, revoked or cancelled for refusing to submit to a chemical test or for operating under the influence.
Leonidas P. Raptakis, David P. Tikoian, John P. Burke
Last updated 9 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES - Requires that the license plates of a vehicle be confiscated by a police officer if the owner was arrested for driving while their license was suspended, revoked or cancelled for refusing to submit to a chemical test or for operating under the influence.
STATUS
Introduced
S2023 - Extends the "lookback" period for repeat offenses involving driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs under § 31-27-2 and for repeat offenses related to failure or refusal to submit to chemical tests under § 31-27-2.1 from 5 years to 10 years.
Leonidas P. Raptakis, David P. Tikoian, John P. Burke
Last updated 9 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES - Extends the "lookback" period for repeat offenses involving driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs under § 31-27-2 and for repeat offenses related to failure or refusal to submit to chemical tests under § 31-27-2.1 from 5 years to 10 years.
STATUS
Introduced
S2090 - Requires radon testing within one year of any residential real estate transaction and the installation of a radon mitigation system if unsafe radon levels are present, at the seller's expense.
Dominick J. Ruggerio, Ryan William Pearson, Alana DiMario
Last updated 4 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- REAL ESTATE SALES DISCLOSURES - Requires radon testing within one year of any residential real estate transaction and the installation of a radon mitigation system if unsafe radon levels are present, at the seller's expense.
STATUS
Engrossed
S2202 - Requires safe storage of firearms/provides civil and criminal penalties for violations/adds rifles and shotguns to the types of firearms requiring a trigger lock to be included with purchase/requires firearms dealers post signs regarding safe storage.
Pamela J. Lauria, Ryan William Pearson, Valarie J. Lawson
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Requires safe storage of firearms/provides civil and criminal penalties for violations/adds rifles and shotguns to the types of firearms requiring a trigger lock to be included with purchase/requires firearms dealers post signs regarding safe storage.
STATUS
Passed
S2128 - 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.
Walter S. Felag, Elaine J. Morgan, Frank S. Lombardi
Last updated 3 months ago
6 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
S2097 - Would amend certain signature requirements and deadlines regarding primaries for election of delegates to national conventions for presidential preference.
Frank A. Ciccone, John P. Burke, Walter S. Felag
Last updated 8 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE - Would amend certain signature requirements and deadlines regarding primaries for election of delegates to national conventions for presidential preference.
STATUS
Introduced
S2057 - Establishes ongoing two percent (2%) regionalization bonus to Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act.
Walter S. Felag, Linda L. Ujifusa, David P. Tikoian
Last updated 8 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT - Establishes ongoing two percent (2%) regionalization bonus to Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act.
STATUS
Introduced
S2051 - Exempts reusable bags from the state sales tax.
Walter S. Felag, Frank S. Lombardi, Frank A. Ciccone
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION - Exempts reusable bags from the state sales tax.
STATUS
Introduced
S2055 - JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $15,200,000 TO BE USED TO PURCHASE PFAS-FREE FIREFIGHTING GEAR (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $15,200,000 to cities and towns to purchase firefighter and rescue personnel protective gear which is PFAS free.)
Walter S. Felag, Frank S. Lombardi, Frank A. Ciccone
Last updated 8 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $15,200,000 To Be Used To Purchase Pfas-free Firefighting Gear (authorizes The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $15,200,000 To Cities And Towns To Purchase Firefighter And Rescue Personnel Protective Gear Which Is Pfas Free.)
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Rhode Island district SD-010
COMMITTEES
Rhode Island Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Walter S. Felag is a Libertarian candidate for Governor in California. Mr. Felag was born in Santa Monica and works as an Uber driver. He is running for office because he believes career politicians are out of touch with the people and favors term limits. If elected, Mr. Felag wants to reduce government spending, lower taxes, legalize marijuana, and reform the criminal justice system. He supports gun rights, school choice, and letting parents have more control over their children's education. Mr. Felag also wants to make it easier for rideshare and delivery drivers to operate in California.read less
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Rhode Island Senate from Rhode Island
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