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S2337 - Provides amendments to the Rhode Island Works Program regarding eligibility and cash assistance, and repeals the termination of benefits to a family because of failure of a family member to enter into or comply with an individual employment plan.
Melissa A. Murray, Alana DiMario, Ryan William Pearson
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM - Provides amendments to the Rhode Island Works Program regarding eligibility and cash assistance, and repeals the termination of benefits to a family because of failure of a family member to enter into or comply with an individual employment plan.
STATUS
Passed
S2326 - Mandates quasi-public corporations limit the use of all funds and property to perform the function or service for which the quasi-public corporation was created. Also prohibits the transfer or reallocation of funds held by a quasi-public corporation.
Walter S. Felag
Last updated 7 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- QUASI-PUBLIC CORPORATIONS ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT - Mandates quasi-public corporations limit the use of all funds and property to perform the function or service for which the quasi-public corporation was created. Also prohibits the transfer or reallocation of funds held by a quasi-public corporation.
STATUS
Introduced
S2319 - Authorizes the town of Johnston to grant a tax credit to any person over the age of sixty-five (65) years.
Frank A. Ciccone, Frank S. Lombardi, Robert Britto
Last updated 5 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION -- TOWN OF JOHNSTON - Authorizes the town of Johnston to grant a tax credit to any person over the age of sixty-five (65) years.
STATUS
Passed
S2352 - Raises the amount of life insurance the state would provide at no charge to Rhode Island National Guard members called up for federal duty to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
Leonidas P. Raptakis, Walter S. Felag, Jacob Bissaillon
Last updated 7 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
MILITARY AFFAIRS -- NATIONAL GUARD - Raises the amount of life insurance the state would provide at no charge to Rhode Island National Guard members called up for federal duty to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
STATUS
Introduced
S2327 - Eliminates the sunset provision for the motion picture production tax credit.
Louis P. Dipalma, Joshua B. Miller, Frank A. Ciccone
Last updated 7 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
TAXATION -- MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION TAX CREDITS - Eliminates the sunset provision for the motion picture production tax credit.
STATUS
Introduced
S2325 - Effective July 1, 2024, entitles environmental police officers to the benefits provided by chapter 45-21.2 entitled "Optional retirement for members of police force and firefighters."
Walter S. Felag, Frank S. Lombardi, Dawn Euer
Last updated 7 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS - Effective July 1, 2024, entitles environmental police officers to the benefits provided by chapter 45-21.2 entitled "Optional retirement for members of police force and firefighters."
STATUS
Introduced
S2415 - Authorizes the department of environmental management to allow and promote passive recreation and enter into leases for agricultural use within certain boundaries designated as the land of Sapowet Marsh Management Area.
Louis P. Dipalma, Walter S. Felag
Last updated 3 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS - Authorizes the department of environmental management to allow and promote passive recreation and enter into leases for agricultural use within certain boundaries designated as the land of Sapowet Marsh Management Area.
STATUS
Passed
S2334 - Creates a postsecondary tuition assistance for shortage teaching fields.
Jonathon Acosta, Ryan William Pearson, Tiara T. Mack
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
EDUCATION -- POSTSECONDARY TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR SHORTAGE TEACHING FIELDS - Creates a postsecondary tuition assistance for shortage teaching fields.
STATUS
Introduced
S2374 - JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $250,000 TO THE SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OF RI (SUMHLC) (This resolution would authorize an appropriation of the sum of $250,000 to the Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI.)
David P. Tikoian, Louis P. Dipalma, Walter S. Felag
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $250,000 To The Substance Use And Mental Health Leadership Council Of Ri (sumhlc) (this Resolution Would Authorize An Appropriation Of The Sum Of $250,000 To The Substance Use And Mental Health Leadership Council Of Ri.)
STATUS
Introduced
S2271 - Extends the current provisions relative to certain rights of innkeepers and eliminates the sunsetting of such sections thereby preserving the law as it currently exists.
Frank A. Ciccone, Frank S. Lombardi, Robert Britto
Last updated 3 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- HOTELS - Extends the current provisions relative to certain rights of innkeepers and eliminates the sunsetting of such sections thereby preserving the law as it currently exists.
STATUS
Passed
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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