SB68 An Act Relating To Education -- Federal Aid (LC258/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Sandra Cano (D)
Companion:
SB5141 An Act Relating To Education -- Federal Aid
Cosponsors:
Sen. Ana Quezada (D), Sen. Melissa Murray (D), Sen. Valerie Lawson (D), Sen. Meghan Kallman (D), Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D), Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D), Sen. Dawn Euer (D), Sen. Alana DiMario (D), Sen. John Burke (D),
Summary:
Requires free lunches to be provided for all elementary and secondary students attending public schools, to the extent state and federal funds are available.
Progress:
2nd Chamber Referred to Committee
SB71 An Act Relating To Education -- Federal Aid (LC1234/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D)
Companion:
SB6007 An Act Relating To Education -- Federal Aid
Cosponsors:
Sen. Valerie Lawson (D), Sen. Bridget Valverde (D), Sen. Melissa Murray (D), Sen. Ana Quezada (D), Sen. Meghan Kallman (D), Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D), Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D), Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D), Sen. Samuel Zurier (D),
Summary:
Requires free breakfast and lunches to be provided for all elementary and secondary students attending public schools.
Progress:
2nd Chamber Referred to Committee
SB791 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Office Of Health And Human Services (LC2623/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D)
Companion:
SB5998 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Office Of Health And Human Services
Cosponsors:
Sen. Joshua Miller (D), Sen. Robert Britto (D), Sen. Frank A. Ciccone, III (D), Sen. Samuel Zurier (D), Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D), Sen. Alana DiMario (D), Sen. Valerie Lawson (D), Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D), Sen. Walter S. Felag, Jr. (D),
Summary:
Authorizes the secretary of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) to develop a sliding scale decrease in benefits as a beneficiary’s income increases up to two hundred fifty percent (250%) of the federal poverty level.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5141 An Act Relating To Education -- Federal Aid (LC652/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Justine Caldwell (D)
Companion:
HB68 An Act Relating To Education -- Federal Aid
Cosponsors:
Rep. Brandon Potter (D), Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. Tina Spears (D), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Susan Donovan (D), Rep. Kathleen Fogarty (D), Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D), Rep. Katherine S Kazarian (D), Rep. Nathan Biah (D),
Summary:
Requires free lunches to be provided for all elementary and secondary students attending public schools, to the extent state and federal funds are available.
Progress:
1st Chamber Introduced, Referred
HB5639 An Act Relating To Education -- Federal Aid (LC1539/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Justine Caldwell (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Joseph McNamara (D), Rep. Brandon Potter (D), Rep. Jason Knight (D), Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Katherine S Kazarian (D), Rep. Susan Donovan (D), Rep. Kathleen Fogarty (D), Rep. Julie Casimiro (D),
Summary:
Establishes new programs for free breakfast and lunch meals in all public schools.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5799 An Act Relating To Human Services -- Public Assistance Act (LC1786/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. David Morales (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Megan Cotter (D), Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo (D), Rep. Jennifer Stewart (D), Rep. Michelle McGaw (D), Rep. Joseph McNamara (D), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Brianna Henries (D), Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D), Rep. Cherie Cruz (D),
Summary:
Directs the department of human services commencing July 1, 2023, to pay an additional SNAP benefit of $95.00 per month, through to December 1, 2023, to recipients of SNAP benefits.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5994 An Act Relating To Human Services -- Medical Assistance (LC2260/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. David Morales (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Justine Caldwell (D), Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson (D), Rep. Enrique Sanchez (D), Rep. Brandon Potter (D), Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo (D), Rep. Leonela Felix (D), Rep. Brianna Henries (D), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Susan Donovan (D),
Summary:
Disregards an increase in a recipient’s income due solely to a cost-of-living adjustment to Social Security and Railroad Retirement payments, when determining the recipient’s eligibility for medical assistance and SNAP benefits.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5998 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Office Of Health And Human Services (LC2211/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Tina Spears (D)
Companion:
HB791 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Office Of Health And Human Services
Cosponsors:
Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D), Rep. Julie Casimiro (D), Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung (R), Rep. David Morales (D), Rep. Brianna Henries (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D), Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D),
Summary:
Authorizes the secretary of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) to develop a sliding scale decrease in benefits as a beneficiary’s income increases up to two hundred fifty percent (250%) of the federal poverty level.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB6007 An Act Relating To Education -- Federal Aid (LC1031/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D)
Companion:
HB71 An Act Relating To Education -- Federal Aid
Cosponsors:
Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D), Rep. David Morales (D), Rep. Kathleen Fogarty (D), Rep. Leonela Felix (D), Rep. Tina Spears (D), Rep. Brandon Potter (D), Rep. Brianna Henries (D), Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D), Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo (D),
Summary:
Requires all public schools to make reimbursable breakfasts and lunches available to all students under the rules and regulations of the USDA and the RI department of education.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HJR6124 Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $2,000,000 To The Rhode Island Food Bank (LC1740/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. David Morales (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson (D), Rep. Robert Phillips (D),
Summary:
This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $2,000,000 to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB202 An Act Relating To Food And Drugs -- Force-Fed Poultry Products (LC1789/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Victoria Gu (D)
Companion:
SB5437 An Act Relating To Food And Drugs -- Force-Fed Poultry Products
Cosponsors:
Sen. Bridget Valverde (D), Sen. Alana DiMario (D), Sen. Dawn Euer (D), Sen. Tiara Mack (D), Sen. Pamela Lauria (D),
Summary:
Prohibits force-feeding to create a force-fed poultry product nor hire another to engage in force feeding of a poultry product. Violations would be subject to a civil penalty.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB483 CH. #382 of 2023: An Act Relating To Education -- School Committees And Superintendents (LC2034/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D)
Companion:
SB6507 CH. #381 of 2023: An Act Relating To Education -- School Committees And Superintendents
Cosponsors:
Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D), Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D), Sen. Gordon Rogers (R), Sen. Robert Britto (D), Sen. Walter S. Felag, Jr. (D),
Summary:
Provides that school policies which provide for excused absences for participation in a sport or other extracurricular activity be amended and deemed to include attending agricultural fairs as an excused absence.
SJR560 Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $5,000,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Preservation, Protection, And Conservation Of Farmlands (LC2341/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D)
Companion:
SJR6018 Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $5,000,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Preservation, Protection, And Conservation Of Farmlands
Cosponsors:
Sen. Frank A. Ciccone, III (D), Sen. Walter S. Felag, Jr. (D), Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D), Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D),
Summary:
This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of five million dollars to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management for the preservation, protection, and conservation of Rhode Island farmlands.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB708 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes (LC1851/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D)
Companion:
SB5950 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes
Summary:
Provides for certain farm, forest or open space property to be withdrawn from classification for renewable energy production.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB862 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Property Subject To Taxation (LC1655/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Tiara Mack (D)
Summary:
Exempts urban and small farmers from sales taxes, real, tangible and personal property taxes and income taxes. This act would also define urban and small farmers.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB882 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Property Subject To Taxation (LC1654/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Tiara Mack (D)
Companion:
SB6013 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Property Subject To Taxation
Summary:
Allows a municipality exempt from taxation the real, tangible and personal property of urban and small farmers. This act also defines urban and small farmers.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5301 An Act Relating To Food And Drugs -- Sanitation In Food Establishments (LC472/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. David Place (R)
Cosponsors:
Rep. George Nardone (R), Rep. Robert Quattrocchi (R), Rep. Brian Rea (D),
Summary:
Adds pickles and relish to those foods, not requiring refrigeration, which are permitted to be manufactured and sold as a farm home food product.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5304 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Taxation Of Farm, Forest, And Open Space Land (LC906/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Julie Casimiro (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Robert Craven, Sr. (D), Rep. Megan Cotter (D), Rep. Michael Chippendale (R), Rep. Tina Spears (D), Rep. Thomas Noret (D),
Summary:
Prohibits the director of environmental management from setting the minimum acreage requirement for taxation of farms higher than three and one-half (3½) acres.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing
HB5437 An Act Relating To Food And Drugs -- Force-Fed Poultry Products (LC1163/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Brandon Potter (D)
Companion:
HB202 An Act Relating To Food And Drugs -- Force-Fed Poultry Products
Cosponsors:
Rep. Patricia A. Serpa (D), Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D), Rep. Robert Craven, Sr. (D), Rep. Mary Messier (D), Rep. David Bennett (D), Rep. Susan Donovan (D), Rep. Anthony DeSimone (D), Rep. Justine Caldwell (D), Rep. Cherie Cruz (D),
Summary:
Prohibits force-feeding to create a force-fed poultry product nor hire another to engage in force feeding of a poultry product. Violations subject to a civil penalty.
Progress:
2nd Chamber Referred to Committee
HB5457 CH. #207 of 2023: An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Definitions And General Code Provisions (LC1148/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D)
Companion:
HB419 CH. #224 of 2023: An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Definitions And General Code Provisions
Cosponsors:
Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. Susan Donovan (D), Rep. Michelle McGaw (D), Rep. John G. Edwards (D), Rep. Alex Finkelman (D),
Summary:
Establishes regulations for the registration and operation of low-speed vehicles in this state.
HB5476 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Sales And Use Taxes--Liability And Computation (LC824/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. William W. O'Brien (D)
Companion:
HB82 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Sales And Use Taxes -- Liability And Computation
Cosponsors:
Rep. Matthew Dawson (D), Rep. Robert Craven, Sr. (D), Rep. Evan Shanley (D), Rep. Scott Slater (D), Rep. Stephen M. Casey (D), Rep. Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. (D), Rep. John G. Edwards (D), Rep. Katherine S Kazarian (D), Rep. Julie Casimiro (D),
Summary:
Exempts from the sales and use tax the sale of animal supplies, food and related products.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5549 An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Zero-Emission Lawn Care Devices (LC1429/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D)
Companion:
HB467 An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Zero-Emission Lawn Care Devices
Cosponsors:
Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D),
Summary:
Mandates that by January 1, 2025, all lawn care devices sold in the state have zero emissions and that by January 1, 2028, all lawn care devices used in the state have zero emissions. DEM to promulgate rules and regulations.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5557 An Act Relating To Food And Drugs -- Milk Sanitation Code (LC1771/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. David Place (R)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Michael Chippendale (R), Rep. George Nardone (R), Rep. Brian Rea (D),
Summary:
Permits and legalizes the sale of raw milk.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5950 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes (LC1801/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Kathleen Fogarty (D)
Companion:
HB708 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes
Cosponsors:
Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D), Rep. Susan Donovan (D), Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (D), Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D), Rep. Arthur Handy (D), Rep. Raymond Hull (D), Rep. Justine Caldwell (D), Rep. Brianna Henries (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D),
Summary:
Provides for certain farm, forest or open space property to be withdrawn from classification for renewable energy production.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5974 An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages -- Manufacturing And Wholesale Licenses (LC1996/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jason Knight (D)
Summary:
Permits those farmer-winery license holders to sell, their products, at retail, off the licensed premises at any time and at up to five (5) separate locations, provided, they obtain a license from the local municipality prior to the sale.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HJR6018 Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $5,000,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Preservation, Protection, And Conservation Of Farmlands (LC2342/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Michelle McGaw (D)
Companion:
HJR560 Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $5,000,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management For The Preservation, Protection, And Conservation Of Farmlands
Cosponsors:
Rep. Justine Caldwell (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D), Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D), Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (D), Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D), Rep. Katherine S Kazarian (D), Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D), Rep. Robert Craven, Sr. (D), Rep. June Speakman (D),
Summary:
This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of five million dollars to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management for the preservation, protection, and conservation of Rhode Island farmlands.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB6160 An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Pesticide Control (LC2444/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Thomas Noret (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Joseph McNamara (D), Rep. David Bennett (D), Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson (D), Rep. William W. O'Brien (D), Rep. Jacquelyn Baginski (D), Rep. Arthur J. Corvese (D), Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung (R), Rep. Gregory Costantino (D), Rep. Deborah J. Fellela (D), Rep. Edward Cardillo (D),
Summary:
Amends the definition of "under the direct supervision" to include a competent person acting under the control of a certified or licensed applicator who is available when needed, even though not physically present when pesticide is applied.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB15 RES. #374 of 2023: An Act Relating To Public Property And Works -- State Purchases (LC289/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Joshua Miller (D)
Companion:
SB5471 An Act Relating To Public Property And Works -- State Purchases
Cosponsors:
Sen. Alana DiMario (D), Sen. Bridget Valverde (D), Sen. Meghan Kallman (D), Sen. Melissa Murray (D), Sen. Pamela Lauria (D),
Summary:
Bans state purchases of plastic bottles, bags and polystyrene. It would also require state funds to be used to lease or purchase alternative fueled vehicles and renewable energy efficient technologies for use on state property.
SB30 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Department Of Administration (LC567/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Linda Ujifusa (D)
Companion:
SB5198 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Department Of Administration
Cosponsors:
Sen. Bridget Valverde (D), Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D), Sen. Dawn Euer (D), Sen. Melissa Murray (D), Sen. Alana DiMario (D), Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D),
Summary:
Defines light duty, non-emergency, emergency and zero-emission vehicles and requires the state to convert its fleet of vehicles to no less than fifty percent (50%) of vehicles in those categories by the year 2031.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing
SB62 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Long-Term Economic Development (LC1021/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Pamela Lauria (D)
Companion:
SB6463 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Long-Term Economic Development
Cosponsors:
Sen. Dawn Euer (D), Sen. Alana DiMario (D), Sen. Valerie Lawson (D), Sen. Robert Britto (D), Sen. Matthew LaMountain (D), Sen. Melissa Murray (D), Sen. Bridget Valverde (D), Sen. Linda Ujifusa (D), Sen. Joshua Miller (D),
Summary:
Adds climate change, sea-level rise and coastal resiliency to the analysis of data of the strategic plan for economic development policy.
Progress:
2nd Chamber Referred to Committee
SB499 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- 2021 Act On Climate (LC1684/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Jessica de la Cruz (R)
Companion:
SB6178 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- 2021 Act On Climate
Cosponsors:
Sen. Gordon Rogers (R), Sen. Frank A. Ciccone, III (D), Sen. Samuel Zurier (D), Sen. Frank S. Lombardi (D), Sen. John Burke (D), Sen. Matthew LaMountain (D), Sen. Ana Quezada (D), Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis (D), Sen. Anthony DeLuca (R),
Summary:
Incorporates ethical energy standards to the 2021 Act on Climate.
Progress:
1st Chamber Introduced, Referred
SB504 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Renewable Ready Program (LC2166/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Alana DiMario (D)
Companion:
SB6388 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Renewable Ready Program
Cosponsors:
Sen. Dawn Euer (D), Sen. David Tikoian (D), Sen. Matthew LaMountain (D), Sen. Victoria Gu (D), Sen. Robert Britto (D), Sen. Bridget Valverde (D), Sen. Joshua Miller (D), Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D),
Summary:
Establishes the renewable ready program which is designed to promote responsible siting and development of renewable energy on certain enumerated sites such as formerly contaminated sites. Projects would be funded through the infrastructure bank.
Progress:
2nd Chamber Referred to Committee
SJR513 Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $1,500,000 To The Office Of Energy Resources To Fund Grants For Solar Canopy (LC1945/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Samuel Zurier (D)
Companion:
SJR6467 Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $1,500,000 To The Office Of Energy Resources To Fund Grants For Solar Canopy
Cosponsors:
Sen. Linda Ujifusa (D), Sen. Pamela Lauria (D), Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D),
Summary:
OR SOLAR CARPORT) PROJECTS (This joint resolution would authorize an appropriation of $1,500,000 out of the 2022-2023 budget surplus to review and approve grants in the amount of up $2,000 per expected kilowatt generated for solar canopy (or solar carport) projects.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing
SB551 An Act Relating To Education -- The Rhode Island Climate Change And Ocean Protection Workforce Development Act (LC1743/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Valerie Lawson (D)
Companion:
SB6105 An Act Relating To Education -- The Rhode Island Climate Change And Ocean Protection Workforce Development Act
Cosponsors:
Sen. Pamela Lauria (D), Sen. Alana DiMario (D), Sen. Sandra Cano (D), Sen. Dawn Euer (D), Sen. Melissa Murray (D), Sen. Bridget Valverde (D), Sen. Robert Britto (D), Sen. Victoria Gu (D), Sen. Samuel Zurier (D),
Summary:
Appropriates five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) per fiscal year to invest in a climate change and ocean protection workforce development grant program.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB558 An Act Relating To Education -- The Rhode Island Climate Change And Ocean Protection Education Program Act (LC1742/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Valerie Lawson (D)
Companion:
SB6106 An Act Relating To Education -- The Rhode Island Climate Change And Ocean Protection Education Program Act
Cosponsors:
Sen. Pamela Lauria (D), Sen. Alana DiMario (D), Sen. Sandra Cano (D), Sen. Robert Britto (D), Sen. Melissa Murray (D), Sen. Bridget Valverde (D), Sen. Dawn Euer (D), Sen. Tiara Mack (D),
Summary:
Appropriates five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) per fiscal year to invest in climate change and ocean protection education to enhance literacy of these issues for Rhode Island's youth and include a grant program.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB591 An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Statewide Municipal Solar Permit (LC1934/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Gordon Rogers (R)
Companion:
SB5852 An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Statewide Municipal Solar Permit
Cosponsors:
Sen. Elaine Morgan (R), Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis (D), Sen. Jessica de la Cruz (R),
Summary:
Requires as part of the solar permit application an assessment on carbon-neutral, a solar permit would only be approved if it was carbon neutral based on the assessment.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB684 CH. #301 of 2023: An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carries -- Net Metering (LC2574/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Alana DiMario (D)
Companion:
SB5853 CH. #300 of 2023: An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carries -- Net Metering
Cosponsors:
Sen. Dawn Euer (D), Sen. Robert Britto (D), Sen. Joshua Miller (D), Sen. Valerie Lawson (D), Sen. Dominick J. Ruggerio (D), Sen. Meghan Kallman (D),
Summary:
Defines core forest and preferred sites and provides that any net metering resource owned or operated by a renewable energy developer be treated as an eligible net metering system provided it is not in a core forest.
SB708 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes (LC1851/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D)
Companion:
SB5950 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes
Summary:
Provides for certain farm, forest or open space property to be withdrawn from classification for renewable energy production.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB858 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- 2021 Act On Climate (LC2334/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Victoria Gu (D)
Cosponsors:
Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D),
Summary:
Requires an owner of a stationary refrigeration system in Rhode Island to register their system with the department of environmental management.
Progress:
1st Chamber Introduced, Referred
SB988 CH. #268 of 2023: An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Parking Facilities And Privileges (LC2916/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Frank Lombardo, III (D)
Companion:
SB5159 An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Parking Facilities And Privileges
Cosponsors:
Sen. Dominick J. Ruggerio (D), Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D), Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D), Sen. Samuel Zurier (D), Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D), Sen. Sam Bell (D), Sen. Victoria Gu (D), Sen. Robert Britto (D), Sen. Frank S. Lombardi (D), Sen. Alana DiMario (D),
Summary:
Requires electric vehicle parking spaces in new and expanded parking lots.
SR1120 RES. #449 of 2023: Concurrent Resolution Relating To Approval For A Submerged Land Lease In Connection With The Revolution Wind Project (LC3224/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Alana DiMario (D)
Companion:
SR6510 RES. #448 of 2023: Concurrent Resolution Relating To The Revolution Wind Project
HB5159 An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Parking Facilities And Privileges (LC159/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Michelle McGaw (D)
Companion:
HB988 CH. #268 of 2023: An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Parking Facilities And Privileges
Cosponsors:
Rep. Joseph McNamara (D), Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Mia Ackerman (D), Rep. Brandon Potter (D), Rep. Susan Donovan (D), Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D), Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D), Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D),
Summary:
Requires installation of designated electric vehicle parking spaces, with charging capabilities, by certain business/ municipalities/housing developments in existing/new/expanded parking lots as of 1/1/24.
Progress:
1st Chamber Read and Passed
HB5172 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Energy Facility Siting Act (LC158/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Michelle McGaw (D)
Companion:
HB61 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Energy Facility Siting Act
Cosponsors:
Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Susan Donovan (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D), Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D), Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. Megan Cotter (D), Rep. Jennifer Stewart (D), Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D), Rep. Brianna Henries (D),
Summary:
Requires carbon-emissions-reduction goals be considered in energy plant siting proceedings.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5198 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Department Of Administration (LC196/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Michelle McGaw (D)
Companion:
HB30 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Department Of Administration
Cosponsors:
Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D), Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. Megan Cotter (D), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Brian Patrick Kennedy (D), Rep. Julie Casimiro (D), Rep. Brianna Henries (D),
Summary:
Defines light duty, non-emergency, emergency and zero-emission vehicles and requires the state to convert its fleet of vehicles to no less than fifty percent (50%) of vehicles in those categories by the year 2031.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5425 An Act Relating To Public Property And Works -- The Green Buildings Act (LC1327/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D)
Companion:
HB166 An Act Relating To Public Property And Works -- The Green Buildings Act
Cosponsors:
Rep. John G. Edwards (D), Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. Susan Donovan (D), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Michelle McGaw (D), Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D), Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D), Rep. Brandon Potter (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D),
Summary:
Creates building energy performance standards based on the size of buildings, to achieve, by way of benchmarking and reporting, a statewide analysis of energy use and strategies to increase energy efficiency.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5471 An Act Relating To Public Property And Works -- State Purchases (LC1265/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D)
Companion:
HB15 RES. #374 of 2023: An Act Relating To Public Property And Works -- State Purchases
Cosponsors:
Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D), Rep. Tina Spears (D), Rep. Michelle McGaw (D), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D), Rep. Jason Knight (D), Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D),
Summary:
Bans state purchases of plastic bottles, bags and polystyrene. It would also require state funds to be used to lease or purchase alternative fueled vehicles and renewable energy efficient technologies for use on state property.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5491 An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers -- Net Metering (LC1020/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Mia Ackerman (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Joseph McNamara (D), Rep. Brian Patrick Kennedy (D), Rep. Arthur J. Corvese (D), Rep. Patricia A. Serpa (D), Rep. Gregory Costantino (D), Rep. Scott Slater (D), Rep. John G. Edwards (D), Rep. Evan Shanley (D), Rep. Brandon Voas (D),
Summary:
Creates a definition for "private entity" regarding net-metering.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5852 An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Statewide Municipal Solar Permit (LC1553/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Robert Quattrocchi (R)
Companion:
HB591 An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Statewide Municipal Solar Permit
Cosponsors:
Rep. David Place (R), Rep. Michael Chippendale (R), Rep. Brian Rea (D), Rep. George Nardone (R),
Summary:
Requires as part of the solar permit application an assessment on carbon-neutral, a solar permit would only be approved if it was carbon neutral based on the assessment.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5853 CH. #300 of 2023: An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carries -- Net Metering (LC2218/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. June Speakman (D)
Companion:
HB684 CH. #301 of 2023: An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carries -- Net Metering
Cosponsors:
Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D), Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D), Rep. Michelle McGaw (D), Rep. Susan Donovan (D), Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D), Rep. Jason Knight (D), Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D), Rep. Brandon Potter (D),
Summary:
Defines core forest and preferred sites for the purposes of solar development, and adds commercial and industrial customers, and expands the Renewable Energy Growth program.
HB5865 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - 2021 Act On Climate (LC1440/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Patricia Morgan (R)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Brian Rea (D),
Summary:
Requires that all equipment and components used for solar panel installations and wind power turbines be manufactured using renewable energy sources and not from energy derived from fossil fuels.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5866 An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- The Atmosphere Protection Act (LC1464/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Robert Quattrocchi (R)
Cosponsors:
Rep. David Place (R), Rep. Michael Chippendale (R), Rep. Brian Rea (D), Rep. George Nardone (R),
Summary:
Prohibits the intentional release of hazardous polluting emissions, and provides for a natural climate while increasing resiliency by prohibiting deliberate atmospheric pollution and manipulation of the environment.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5945 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Energy Facility Siting Act (LC2003/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. David Place (R)
Companion:
HB204 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government-- Energy Facility Siting Act
Cosponsors:
Rep. Brian C. Newberry (R),
Summary:
Increases the membership of the energy facility siting board from 3 to 5 members and would revise the process of energy facility siting to mandate inclusion/participation of the host community of the facility as well as of the public and cities and towns.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB6055 An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (LC1887/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D)
Companion:
HB195 An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program
Cosponsors:
Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Michelle McGaw (D), Rep. Arthur Handy (D), Rep. Tina Spears (D), Rep. Brandon Potter (D), Rep. Lauren Carson (D),
Summary:
Requires the DEM adopt motor vehicle emissions standards based on California's promulgated standards; provided that, the California standards achieve greater motor vehicle pollution reductions than the federal standards as required by § 31-47.1-1(a).
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB6105 An Act Relating To Education -- The Rhode Island Climate Change And Ocean Protection Workforce Development Act (LC1727/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D)
Companion:
HB551 An Act Relating To Education -- The Rhode Island Climate Change And Ocean Protection Workforce Development Act
Cosponsors:
Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. Susan Donovan (D), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D), Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D), Rep. Arthur Handy (D), Rep. Tina Spears (D), Rep. Brandon Potter (D), Rep. Michelle McGaw (D),
Summary:
Appropriates five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) per fiscal year to invest in a climate change and ocean protection workforce development grant program.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB6106 An Act Relating To Education -- The Rhode Island Climate Change And Ocean Protection Education Program Act (LC1729/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D)
Companion:
HB558 An Act Relating To Education -- The Rhode Island Climate Change And Ocean Protection Education Program Act
Cosponsors:
Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. Susan Donovan (D), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Michelle McGaw (D), Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D), Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D), Rep. Arthur Handy (D), Rep. Tina Spears (D), Rep. Brandon Potter (D),
Summary:
Appropriates five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) per fiscal year to invest in climate change and ocean protection education to enhance literacy of these issues for Rhode Island's youth and include a grant program.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB6293 CH. #192 of 2023: An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers -- Duties Of Utilities And Carriers (LC2706/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D)
Companion:
HB856 CH. #193 of 2023: An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers -- Duties Of Utilities And Carriers
Cosponsors:
Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Susan Donovan (D), Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D), Rep. Arthur Handy (D), Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D), Rep. Jason Knight (D), Rep. David Bennett (D), Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D),
Summary:
Amends the utility base rate statute to make clean transportation, clean heating, and energy storage.
HR6459 House Resolution Respectfully Requesting That Rhode Island Energy Factor Into Consideration In Future Smart-Charging Pilot Programs The Benefit-Cost Assessment And Reduced Costs Associated With Using Energy During Off-Peak Charging Times (LC3089/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D)
Companion:
HR962 RES. #279 of 2023: Senate Resolution Respectfully Requesting That Rhode Island Energy Factor Into Consideration In Future Smart-Charging Pilot Programs The Benefit-Cost Assessment And Reduced Costs Associated With Using Energy During Off-Peak Charging Times
Cosponsors:
Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D), Rep. June Speakman (D),
Progress:
1st Chamber Placed on Calendar
HB6463 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Long-Term Economic Development (LC195/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D)
Companion:
HB62 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Long-Term Economic Development
Cosponsors:
Rep. Tina Spears (D), Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D), Rep. June Speakman (D),
Summary:
Adds climate change, sea-level rise and coastal resiliency to the analysis of data of the strategic plan for economic development policy.
Progress:
1st Chamber Introduced, Referred
HJR6466 Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $1,000,000 To The Office Of Energy Resources To Fund A Rebate Program In Conjunction With The Passage Of An Eligible Ordinance That Would Ban The Use Of Gasoline-Powered Leaf Blowers (LC3111/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D)
Companion:
HJR520 Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $1,000,000 To The Office Of Energy Resources To Fund A Rebate Program In Conjunction With The Passage Of An Eligible Ordinance That Would Ban The Use Of Gasoline-Powered Leaf Blowers
Cosponsors:
Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D), Rep. Brandon Potter (D), Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D), Rep. Jennifer Stewart (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D), Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D), Rep. Cherie Cruz (D), Rep. David Bennett (D),
Summary:
This joint resolution would authorize an appropriation out of the 2022-2023 budget surplus of $1,000,000 to fund a rebate program in conjunction with the passage of an eligible ordinance that would ban the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers.
Progress:
1st Chamber Introduced, Referred
HJR6467 Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $1,500,000 To The Office Of Energy Resources To Fund Grants For Solar Canopy (LC3112/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D)
Companion:
HJR513 Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $1,500,000 To The Office Of Energy Resources To Fund Grants For Solar Canopy
Cosponsors:
Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D), Rep. Brandon Potter (D), Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D), Rep. Jennifer Stewart (D), Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D), Rep. Cherie Cruz (D), Rep. David Bennett (D),
Summary:
OR SOLAR CARPORT) PROJECTS (This joint resolution would authorize an appropriation of $1,500,000 out of the 2022-2023 budget surplus to review and approve grants in the amount of up $2,000 per expected kilowatt generated for solar canopy (or solar carport) projects.
Progress:
1st Chamber Introduced, Referred
SB16 An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Comprehensive Pfas Ban Act Of 2023 (LC573/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Meghan Kallman (D)
Companion:
SB5673 An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Comprehensive Pfas Ban Act Of 2023
Cosponsors:
Sen. Alana DiMario (D), Sen. Dawn Euer (D), Sen. Joshua Miller (D), Sen. Matthew LaMountain (D), Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D), Sen. Bridget Valverde (D), Sen. Robert Britto (D), Sen. Victoria Gu (D), Sen. Linda Ujifusa (D),
Summary:
Prohibits use of PFAS in carpets, upholstered furniture, textile furnishings, apparel, cosmetics, juvenile products, cookware, firefighting foam and gives authority to the department of environmental management to regulate and the use.
Progress:
1st Chamber Introduced, Referred
SB31 An Act Relating To Highways -- Construction And Maintenance Of State Roads (LC288/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Joshua Miller (D)
Companion:
SB5551 An Act Relating To Highways -- Construction And Maintenance Of State Roads
Summary:
Authorizes and empowers the department of transportation to plant pollinator-friendly species of trees, shrubs, grasses and plants.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB196 An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Comprehensive Pfas Ban Act Of 2023 (LC1502/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Meghan Kallman (D)
Companion:
SB5673 An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Comprehensive Pfas Ban Act Of 2023
Cosponsors:
Sen. Alana DiMario (D), Sen. Matthew LaMountain (D), Sen. Dawn Euer (D), Sen. Joshua Miller (D), Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D), Sen. Mark McKenney (D), Sen. Linda Ujifusa (D), Sen. Bridget Valverde (D), Sen. Melissa Murray (D),
Summary:
Prohibits the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or "PFAS" in various products including carpets, cookware, cosmetics, ski wax, and various other items.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB200 An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Extended Producer Responsibility For Packaging (LC974/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Bridget Valverde (D)
Companion:
SB5091 An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Extended Producer Responsibility For Packaging
Cosponsors:
Sen. Victoria Gu (D), Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D), Sen. Valerie Lawson (D), Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis (D), Sen. Alana DiMario (D), Sen. Joshua Miller (D), Sen. Linda Ujifusa (D), Sen. Tiara Mack (D),
Summary:
Reduces equitable relationships between packaging producers and local governments and communities by establishing the Package Reduction and Recycling Program.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SR244 Senate Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $180,000 For The Rhode Island State Conservation Committee And Its Three Conservation Districts (LC1355/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D)
Companion:
SR5324 House Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $180,000 For The Rhode Island State Conservation Committee And Its Three Conservation Districts
Cosponsors:
Sen. Frank A. Ciccone, III (D), Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D), Sen. Walter S. Felag, Jr. (D), Sen. Robert Britto (D),
Summary:
This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $180,000 to the RI State Conservation Committee and its three Conservation Districts.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB909 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Green Justice Zones And Environmental Justice (LC704/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Tiara Mack (D)
Companion:
SB6357 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Creating Green Justice Zones And Furthering Environmental Justice
Cosponsors:
Sen. Dawn Euer (D),
Summary:
Establishes the first Green Justice Zone and environmental justice, a model that may be replicated in future years to ensure that all communities throughout the state have clean air and clean water.
Progress:
1st Chamber Introduced, Referred
HB5090 CH. #273 of 2023: An Act Relating To Food And Drugs -- Disposable Food Service Containers (LC320/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. David Bennett (D)
Companion:
HB14 CH. #274 of 2023: An Act Relating To Food And Drugs -- Disposable Food Service Containers
Cosponsors:
Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D), Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D), Rep. Justine Caldwell (D), Rep. Evan Shanley (D), Rep. Susan Donovan (D), Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D), Rep. Arthur Handy (D),
Summary:
Prohibits a covered establishment from preparing, selling, processing or providing food or beverages in or on a disposable food service container that is composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam.
HB5091 An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Extended Producer Responsibility For Packaging (LC254/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. David Bennett (D)
Companion:
HB200 An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Extended Producer Responsibility For Packaging
Cosponsors:
Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D), Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D), Rep. Justine Caldwell (D), Rep. Evan Shanley (D), Rep. Susan Donovan (D), Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D), Rep. Arthur Handy (D),
Summary:
Reduces equitable relationships between packaging producers and local governments and communities by establishing the Package Reduction and Recycling Program.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5471 An Act Relating To Public Property And Works -- State Purchases (LC1265/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D)
Companion:
HB15 RES. #374 of 2023: An Act Relating To Public Property And Works -- State Purchases
Cosponsors:
Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D), Rep. Tina Spears (D), Rep. Michelle McGaw (D), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D), Rep. Jason Knight (D), Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D),
Summary:
Bans state purchases of plastic bottles, bags and polystyrene. It would also require state funds to be used to lease or purchase alternative fueled vehicles and renewable energy efficient technologies for use on state property.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5673 An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Comprehensive Pfas Ban Act Of 2023 (LC1187/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D)
Companion:
HB196 An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Comprehensive Pfas Ban Act Of 2023
Cosponsors:
Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D), Rep. David Bennett (D), Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. Michelle McGaw (D), Rep. Kathleen Fogarty (D), Rep. Megan Cotter (D), Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D), Rep. Justine Caldwell (D),
Summary:
Prohibits the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or "PFAS" in various products including carpets, cookware, cosmetics, ski wax, and various other items.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5914 CH. #29 of 2023: An Act Relating To Property -- Conservation And Preservation Restrictions On Real Property (LC1534/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Robert Craven, Sr. (D)
Companion:
HB418 CH. #30 of 2023: An Act Relating To Property -- Conservation And Preservation Restrictions On Real Property
Cosponsors:
Rep. Justine Caldwell (D),
Summary:
Requires conservation and preservation restrictions to be liberally interpreted in favor of the grants awarded.
HB6101 An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- State Building Code (LC2210/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. John G. Edwards (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Julie Casimiro (D), Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D), Rep. Mary Messier (D), Rep. David Bennett (D),
Summary:
Requires adoption of 2021 International Energy Conservation Code ("IECC").
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB6388 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Renewable Ready Program (LC2948/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. June Speakman (D)
Companion:
HB504 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Renewable Ready Program
Cosponsors:
Rep. Megan Cotter (D), Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. Tina Spears (D), Rep. Michelle McGaw (D), Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D), Rep. Brandon Potter (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D), Rep. Arthur Handy (D), Rep. Susan Donovan (D),
Summary:
Establishes the renewable ready program which is designed to promote responsible siting and development of renewable energy on certain enumerated sites such as formerly contaminated sites. Projects would be funded through the infrastructure bank.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB6397 An Act Relating To Agriculture And Forestry -- Protection Of Trees And Plants Generally (LC2604/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Kathleen Fogarty (D)
Companion:
HB502 An Act Relating To Agriculture And Forestry -- Protection Of Trees And Plants Generally
Cosponsors:
Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D), Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D), Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. Patricia A. Serpa (D), Rep. David Bennett (D), Rep. Tina Spears (D), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Susan Donovan (D), Rep. Michelle McGaw (D),
Summary:
Allows the department of environmental management to remove freshwater non-native and invasive aquatic plants and assist municipalities in preventing the growth and spread of these and other invasive species in the freshwater lakes and ponds.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB194 An Act Relating To Waters And Navigation -- Coastal Resources Management Council (LC631/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D)
Cosponsors:
Sen. Dawn Euer (D), Sen. Joshua Miller (D), Sen. Linda Ujifusa (D), Sen. Alana DiMario (D), Sen. Mark McKenney (D), Sen. Victoria Gu (D), Sen. Bridget Valverde (D),
Summary:
Requires that a super majority of three-fifths (3/5) of the duly appointed council is required to override a recommendation by the CRMC staff.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB197 An Act Relating To Waters And Navigation -- Coastal Resources Management Council (LC634/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D)
Cosponsors:
Sen. Joshua Miller (D), Sen. Linda Ujifusa (D), Sen. Dawn Euer (D), Sen. Alana DiMario (D), Sen. Mark McKenney (D), Sen. Bridget Valverde (D),
Summary:
Requires that the appointment of public members include an active, licensed fisher, a representative from Save the Bay and from an organization representing developers.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB198 An Act Relating To Fish And Wildlife -- Aquaculture (LC1547/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D)
Companion:
SB5037 An Act Relating To Fish And Wildlife -- Aquaculture
Cosponsors:
Sen. Walter S. Felag, Jr. (D),
Summary:
Requires all aquaculture leases in Sakonnet river area to be located at least one thousand feet (1,000') from the median high tide/tide line. Existing oyster farms would be exempt and this restriction would expire on July 1, 2025.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB440 An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Registration Of Vehicles -- Registration Of Commercial Fishing Vehicles (LC973/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D)
Companion:
SB6347 An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Registration Of Vehicles -- Registration Of Commercial Fishing Vehicles
Cosponsors:
Sen. Dawn Euer (D), Sen. Bridget Valverde (D), Sen. Walter S. Felag, Jr. (D), Sen. Alana DiMario (D), Sen. Frank S. Lombardi (D),
Summary:
Requires the division of motor vehicles to develop a form for registration of and a license plate for commercial fishing motor vehicles.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB652 An Act Relating To Commercial Law--General Regulatory Provisions -- Rhode Island Marina Users' Bill Of Rights (LC1048/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Mark McKenney (D)
Cosponsors:
Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D), Sen. Robert Britto (D), Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D), Sen. Samuel Zurier (D), Sen. Melissa Murray (D), Sen. John Burke (D), Sen. Roger A. Picard (D), Sen. Bridget Valverde (D),
Summary:
Establishes a marina users' bill of rights allowing recourse through the consumer protection unit of the Rhode Island attorney general's office as well as civil causes of action.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing
SB703 CH. #282 of 2023: An Act Relating To Fish And Wildlife -- General Provisions (LC1853/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D)
Companion:
SB5863 CH. #281 of 2023: An Act Relating To Fish And Wildlife -- General Provisions
Cosponsors:
Sen. Alana DiMario (D),
Summary:
Provides amendments to multiple sections of law related to the marine fisheries council.
SB772 An Act Relating To Waters And Navigation -- Coastal Resources Management Council (LC2355/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Victoria Gu (D)
Companion:
SB6034 An Act Relating To Waters And Navigation -- Coastal Resources Management Council
Cosponsors:
Sen. Alana DiMario (D), Sen. Bridget Valverde (D), Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D), Sen. Pamela Lauria (D),
Summary:
Replaces the coastal resources management council with a state department of coastal resources and transfers all of the powers and duties between the two (2) authorities. It also creates a non-binding advisory committee to replace CRMC.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SR935 RES. #258 of 2023: Senate Resolution Commemorating April 23rd-29th As "Quahog Week 2023" In The State Of Rhode Island (LC2803/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Alana DiMario (D)
Companion:
SR6315 RES. #262 of 2023: House Resolution Commemorating April 23rd-29th As "Quahog Week 2023" In The State Of Rhode Island
HB5037 An Act Relating To Fish And Wildlife -- Aquaculture (LC455/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. John G. Edwards (D)
Companion:
HB198 An Act Relating To Fish And Wildlife -- Aquaculture
Cosponsors:
Rep. Marvin Abney (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D),
Summary:
Requires all aquaculture leases in Sakonnet river area to be located at least one thousand feet (1,000') from the median high tide/tide line. Existing oyster farms would be exempt and this restriction would expire on July 1, 2025.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5250 An Act Relating To Fish And Wildlife -- Commercial Fishing Licenses (LC75/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Robert Craven, Sr. (D), Rep. Tina Spears (D), Rep. David Bennett (D), Rep. William W. O'Brien (D), Rep. Matthew Dawson (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D), Rep. Kathleen Fogarty (D), Rep. Justine Caldwell (D), Rep. Arthur Handy (D),
Summary:
Limits issuance of commercial multipurpose commercial fishing licenses to Rhode Island residents, unless there is no resident applicant, limits number of new licenses issued to that number of licenses surrendered or retired in previous calendar year.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing
HB5778 An Act Relating To Fish And Wildlife -- Commercial Fishing Licenses (LC1882/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Kathleen Fogarty (D), Rep. David Bennett (D), Rep. John G. Edwards (D), Rep. Justine Caldwell (D), Rep. Matthew Dawson (D), Rep. Alex Finkelman (D), Rep. Enrique Sanchez (D), Rep. John Joseph Lombardi (D), Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson (D),
Summary:
Repeals the insurance of multipurpose vessel licenses.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5779 An Act Relating To Waters And Navigation -- Coastal Resources Management Council (LC1792/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jason Knight (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D),
Summary:
Requires the executive director of the coastal resources management council to hire a hearing officer if the position is vacant for more than sixty (60) days after the effective date of this act.
Progress:
2nd Chamber Scheduled for hearing
HB5863 CH. #281 of 2023: An Act Relating To Fish And Wildlife -- General Provisions (LC1800/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Tina Spears (D)
Companion:
HB703 CH. #282 of 2023: An Act Relating To Fish And Wildlife -- General Provisions
Cosponsors:
Rep. Julie Casimiro (D), Rep. Katherine S Kazarian (D), Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D), Rep. Michelle McGaw (D), Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung (R), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Robert Craven, Sr. (D), Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D),
Summary:
Provides amendments to multiple sections of law related to the marine fisheries council.
HB5966 CH. #269 of 2023: An Act Relating To Waters And Navigation -- Coastal Resources Management Council (LC1754/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Arthur Handy (D)
Companion:
HB501 An Act Relating To Waters And Navigation -- Coastal Resources Management Council
Cosponsors:
Rep. Brandon Potter (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D), Rep. Michael Chippendale (R), Rep. Alex Marszalkowski (D), Rep. Jason Knight (D), Rep. Raymond Hull (D), Rep. June Speakman (D),
Summary:
Creates appointment of executive director of coastal resources management as an employee and respected staff of coastal resource management to coordinate with DEM and division leaders to plan management of coastal resources.
HB6034 An Act Relating To Waters And Navigation -- Coastal Resources Management Council (LC2100/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D)
Companion:
HB772 An Act Relating To Waters And Navigation -- Coastal Resources Management Council
Cosponsors:
Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D), Rep. Arthur Handy (D), Rep. Tina Spears (D), Rep. Brianna Henries (D), Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D), Rep. Kathleen Fogarty (D), Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D), Rep. David Bennett (D),
Summary:
Replaces the coastal resources management council with a state department of coastal resources and transfers all of the powers and duties between the two (2) authorities.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing
HB6056 An Act Relating To Waters And Navigation -- Act On Coasts - Coastal Resiliency (LC1344/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Tina Spears (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D), Rep. Alex Finkelman (D), Rep. Julie Casimiro (D), Rep. Katherine S Kazarian (D), Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D), Rep. Michelle McGaw (D), Rep. Evan Shanley (D), Rep. June Speakman (D),
Summary:
Establishes a chief resilience officer (CRO) charged with creation/maintenance/updating of the state's resiliency/recovery program along with climate change resiliency plan with ocean/riverine coasts resilience advisory board.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB6347 An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Registration Of Vehicles -- Registration Of Commercial Fishing Vehicles (LC2895/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D)
Companion:
HB440 An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Registration Of Vehicles -- Registration Of Commercial Fishing Vehicles
Summary:
Requires the division of motor vehicles to develop a form for registration of and a license plate for commercial fishing motor vehicles.
Progress:
1st Chamber Introduced, Referred
HJR6496 Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations On The Issues Relating To The Reduced Catch Of Quahogs In Narragansett Bay (LC3172/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. (D)
Companion:
HJR1126 RES. #451 of 2023: Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations On The Issues Relating To The Reduced Catch Of Quahogs In Narragansett Bay
Cosponsors:
Rep. David Bennett (D),
Summary:
Creates a 13 member joint commission to study and provide recommendations on the issues relating to the reduced catch of quahogs in Narragansett Bay, and who would report back to the General Assembly by May 31, 2024, and expire on June 30, 2024.
Progress:
1st Chamber Introduced, Referred
SB37 An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Minimum Wages (LC227/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Frank A. Ciccone, III (D)
Summary:
Sets the minimum wage at fifteen dollars ($15.00) per hour commencing January 1, 2024, and at twenty dollars ($20.00) per hour commencing January 1, 2025.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB39 An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages -- Manufacturing And Wholesale Licenses (LC82/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Valerie Lawson (D)
Companion:
SB5232 An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages -- Manufacturing And Wholesale Licenses
Cosponsors:
Sen. Pamela Lauria (D), Sen. Robert Britto (D),
Summary:
Allows manufacturer-wineries to sell up to three (3) drinks of wine for on-site consumption or three (3) bottles of wine for off-site consumption or three (3) bottles of wine for off-site consumption.
Progress:
2nd Chamber Referred to Committee
SB78 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Sales And Use Taxes -- Liability And Computation (LC1033/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. John Burke (D)
Companion:
SB5397 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Sales And Use Taxes -- Liability And Computation
Cosponsors:
Sen. Dawn Euer (D), Sen. Matthew LaMountain (D), Sen. Mark McKenney (D), Sen. Elaine Morgan (R), Sen. Jessica de la Cruz (R),
Summary:
Exempts from the sales and use tax the sale of beer and malt beverages at retail.
Progress:
1st Chamber Introduced, Referred
SB82 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Sales And Use Taxes -- Liability And Computation (LC839/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Walter S. Felag, Jr. (D)
Companion:
SB5627 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Sales And Use Taxes--Liability And Computation
Cosponsors:
Sen. Frank A. Ciccone, III (D), Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D), Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D), Sen. John Burke (D), Sen. Mark McKenney (D), Sen. Dominick J. Ruggerio (D),
Summary:
Exempts reusable bags from the state sales tax.
Progress:
1st Chamber Introduced, Referred
SB138 An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Minimum Wages (LC347/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis (D)
Cosponsors:
Sen. Frank S. Lombardi (D), Sen. Ana Quezada (D), Sen. Dawn Euer (D), Sen. Frank A. Ciccone, III (D), Sen. Elaine Morgan (R), Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D), Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D), Sen. John Burke (D), Sen. Linda Ujifusa (D),
Summary:
Increases the minimum hourly wage commencing January 1, 2028, by an amount equal to the total percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Northeast Region for the calendar year 2026.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB300 An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Zoning Ordinances (LC1202/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Alana DiMario (D)
Companion:
SB5264 CH. #5 of 2023: An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Zoning Ordinances
Cosponsors:
Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D), Sen. Frank S. Lombardi (D), Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D), Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis (D), Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D), Sen. Matthew LaMountain (D), Sen. Bridget Valverde (D), Sen. Pamela Lauria (D), Sen. Melissa Murray (D), Sen. Valerie Lawson (D),
Summary:
Extends COVID moratorium. Establishes outdoor dining act.
Progress:
1st Chamber Introduced, Referred
SJR422 Joint Resolution Ratifying The Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Relating To The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age (LC1353/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D)
Companion:
SJR5311 Joint Resolution Ratifying The Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Relating To The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age
Cosponsors:
Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D), Sen. Meghan Kallman (D), Sen. Linda Ujifusa (D), Sen. Melissa Murray (D), Sen. Bridget Valverde (D), Sen. Matthew LaMountain (D), Sen. Dawn Euer (D), Sen. Robert Britto (D), Sen. Alana DiMario (D), Sen. Samuel Zurier (D),
Summary:
This Joint Resolution would ratify a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States which would provide that the Congress of the United States would have the power to limit, regulate, and prohibit the labor of persons under 18 years of age.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB435 An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages -- Retail Licenses -- Happy Hour (LC1701/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Valerie Lawson (D)
Companion:
SB5334 An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages -- Retail Licenses -- Happy Hour
Cosponsors:
Sen. Alana DiMario (D), Sen. Frank S. Lombardi (D), Sen. Dawn Euer (D), Sen. Robert Britto (D), Sen. Pamela Lauria (D), Sen. Tiara Mack (D), Sen. Victoria Gu (D),
Summary:
Allows happy hour drink specials served in conjunction with the purchase of a food item, which would include appetizers or entrees prepared on premises.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB472 An Act Relating To Commercial Law--General Regulatory Provisions -- Grocery Stores (LC2252/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Valerie Lawson (D)
Cosponsors:
Sen. Mark McKenney (D), Sen. Dawn Euer (D), Sen. Pamela Lauria (D), Sen. Alana DiMario (D), Sen. Sandra Cano (D), Sen. Robert Britto (D), Sen. Tiara Mack (D),
Summary:
Creates a new chapter related to grocery stores, specifically limiting the number of self-service checkout units.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB661 An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Warehouse Worker Protection Act (LC2440/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Frank A. Ciccone, III (D)
Cosponsors:
Sen. Frank S. Lombardi (D), Sen. Robert Britto (D), Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D), Sen. David Tikoian (D), Sen. John Burke (D), Sen. Sam Bell (D),
Summary:
Requires employer provide employee with written quota descriptions/number of task/item production along with potential adverse employment action for failure to meet quotas/ provides employee protection against quotas/ remedies for violations.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB671 RES. #445 of 2023: An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Miniature Alcoholic Beverage Container Act Of 2023 (LC2472/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Joshua Miller (D)
Cosponsors:
Sen. Dawn Euer (D), Sen. Matthew LaMountain (D), Sen. Bridget Valverde (D), Sen. Alana DiMario (D), Sen. Valerie Lawson (D), Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D), Sen. Pamela Lauria (D), Sen. Melissa Murray (D),
Summary:
Creates an 18 member special joint legislative commission whose purpose it would be to study and provide recommendations to protect our environment from plastic bottle waste/report back to the general assembly no later than 6/10/24 and expire on 6/30/24.
SB683 CH. #6 of 2023: An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Zoning Ordinances (LC2630/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Alana DiMario (D)
Companion:
SB5264 CH. #5 of 2023: An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Zoning Ordinances
Summary:
Extends the moratorium on penalties related to COVID-19 modifications to food business or food service establishments to February 15, 2024.
SB716 CH. #146 of 2023: An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Employment Security -- General Provisions (LC2403/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Maryellen E. Goodwin (D)
Companion:
SB5989 CH. #147 of 2023: An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Employment Security -- General Provisions
Cosponsors:
Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D), Sen. Frank A. Ciccone, III (D),
Summary:
Eliminates the "until June 30, 2023" sunset on the increase in the total amount of earnings a partial-unemployment insurance claimant can receive before being entirely disqualified for unemployment insurance benefits.
SB826 An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Minimum Wages (LC2657/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Tiara Mack (D)
Companion:
SB5589 An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Minimum Wages
Summary:
Raises the minimum wage for the years 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029, to $15.50, $17.00, $18.50, $20.00, and $21.00, per hour, respectively.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB827 An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Minimum Wages (LC2656/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Tiara Mack (D)
Companion:
SB5588 An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Minimum Wages
Summary:
Raises minimum wage on January 1, 2026 and each January 1 thereafter, by the percentage increase in the CPI-U, as published by the US Dept. of Labor Statistics, as of August of the previous year over the level as of August of the year preceding that year.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
SB1079 CH. #245 of 2023: An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Payment Of Wages (LC3083/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Meghan Kallman (D)
Companion:
SB5902 CH. #244 of 2023: An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Payment Of Wages
Summary:
Increases the criminal penalties for wage theft and employee misclassification.
SB1081 CH. #206 of 2023: An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Workers' Compensation -- Benefits (LC3107/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Frank A. Ciccone, III (D)
Companion:
SB6461 CH. #205 of 2023: An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Workers' Compensation -- Benefits
Cosponsors:
Sen. Frank S. Lombardi (D),
Summary:
Amends sections of law relative to workers compensation benefits and medical services to be provided by the employer, employees not entitled to compensation, and additional compensation for specific injuries.
SB1082 CH. #142 of 2023: An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Healthy And Safe Families And Workplaces Act (LC3084/1)
Sponsor:
Sen. Robert Britto (D)
Companion:
SB5584 CH. #143 of 2023: An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Healthy And Safe Families And Workplaces Act
Summary:
Amends the definition of employee to remove apprenticeships and interns and any other individuals pursuant to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), 29 U.S.C. Section 203 et seq.
HB5015 An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Minimum Wages (LC107/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. David Morales (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (D), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. David Bennett (D), Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D), Rep. Brianna Henries (D), Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson (D), Rep. Jennifer Stewart (D), Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D), Rep. Enrique Sanchez (D), Rep. Cherie Cruz (D),
Summary:
Repeals the law that prevented municipalities from establishing their own minimum wage for their employees.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5090 CH. #273 of 2023: An Act Relating To Food And Drugs -- Disposable Food Service Containers (LC320/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. David Bennett (D)
Companion:
HB14 CH. #274 of 2023: An Act Relating To Food And Drugs -- Disposable Food Service Containers
Cosponsors:
Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D), Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D), Rep. Justine Caldwell (D), Rep. Evan Shanley (D), Rep. Susan Donovan (D), Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D), Rep. Arthur Handy (D),
Summary:
Prohibits a covered establishment from preparing, selling, processing or providing food or beverages in or on a disposable food service container that is composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam.
HB5091 An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Extended Producer Responsibility For Packaging (LC254/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. David Bennett (D)
Companion:
HB200 An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Extended Producer Responsibility For Packaging
Cosponsors:
Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D), Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D), Rep. Justine Caldwell (D), Rep. Evan Shanley (D), Rep. Susan Donovan (D), Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D), Rep. Arthur Handy (D),
Summary:
Reduces equitable relationships between packaging producers and local governments and communities by establishing the Package Reduction and Recycling Program.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5161 An Act Relating To Commercial Law--General Regulatory Provisions -- Grocery Stores (LC727/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Megan Cotter (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. David Morales (D), Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D), Rep. Katherine S Kazarian (D), Rep. Karen Alzate (D), Rep. Michael Chippendale (R), Rep. Arthur Handy (D), Rep. Julie Casimiro (D), Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung (R), Rep. Jennifer Stewart (D),
Summary:
Creates a new chapter related to grocery stores, specifically limiting the number of self-service checkout units.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5178 An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Food Allergy Awareness In Food Service Establishments (LC143/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Lauren Carson (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Kathleen Fogarty (D), Rep. Katherine S Kazarian (D), Rep. Tina Spears (D), Rep. Justine Caldwell (D),
Summary:
Requires food service establishments to add an additional warning to their menus relative to food allergens and impose a civil penalty on those establishments that fail to include the required warnings on its menus.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing
HB5181 An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Minimum Wages (LC650/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Enrique Sanchez (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. David Morales (D), Rep. Jennifer Stewart (D), Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo (D), Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson (D), Rep. Brandon Potter (D), Rep. Jose Batista (D), Rep. Brianna Henries (D), Rep. Justine Caldwell (D), Rep. Scott Slater (D),
Summary:
Repeals the law that allowed employers to pay some of their minor employees and employees who are full time students and not attained the age of nineteen (19) less than minimum hourly wages, requiring them to be paid a minimum hourly wage.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5232 An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages -- Manufacturing And Wholesale Licenses (LC636/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Katherine S Kazarian (D)
Companion:
HB39 An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages -- Manufacturing And Wholesale Licenses
Cosponsors:
Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D), Rep. Brianna Henries (D), Rep. Matthew Dawson (D), Rep. Gregory Costantino (D), Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D), Rep. Julie Casimiro (D), Rep. Thomas Noret (D),
Summary:
Allows manufacturer-wineries to sell up to three (3) drinks of wine for on-site consumption or three (3) bottles of wine for off-site consumption or three (3) bottles of wine for off-site consumption.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5264 CH. #5 of 2023: An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Zoning Ordinances (LC526/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D)
Companion:
HB683 CH. #6 of 2023: An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Zoning Ordinances
Cosponsors:
Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. Justine Caldwell (D), Rep. Matthew Dawson (D), Rep. Robert Craven, Sr. (D), Rep. Jose Batista (D), Rep. Alex Finkelman (D), Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson (D), Rep. David Morales (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D),
Summary:
Extends the moratorium on penalties related to COVID-19 modifications to food business or food service establishments to February 15, 2024.
HB5328 An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Food Allergy Awareness In Food Service Establishments (LC1190/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Lauren Carson (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D), Rep. Kathleen Fogarty (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D), Rep. Robert Craven, Sr. (D), Rep. Justine Caldwell (D),
Summary:
Requires food service establishments to add an additional warning to their menus relative to food allergens and impose a civil penalty on those establishments that fail to include the required warnings on its menus.
Progress:
2nd Chamber Referred to Committee
HB5334 An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages -- Retail Licenses -- Happy Hour (LC46/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Karen Alzate (D)
Companion:
HB435 An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages -- Retail Licenses -- Happy Hour
Cosponsors:
Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D), Rep. Brandon Voas (D), Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. Brianna Henries (D), Rep. Jose Batista (D), Rep. Katherine S Kazarian (D), Rep. Justine Caldwell (D), Rep. Leonela Felix (D), Rep. Michelle McGaw (D),
Summary:
Allows happy hour drink specials served in conjunction with meals prepared on the premises sufficient to constitute breakfast, lunch or dinner, excluding snacks.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5397 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Sales And Use Taxes -- Liability And Computation (LC809/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jacquelyn Baginski (D)
Companion:
HB78 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Sales And Use Taxes -- Liability And Computation
Cosponsors:
Rep. Thomas Noret (D), Rep. Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. (D), Rep. Stephen M. Casey (D), Rep. Julie Casimiro (D), Rep. Matthew Dawson (D), Rep. William W. O'Brien (D), Rep. Alex Finkelman (D),
Summary:
Exempts from the sales and use tax the sale of beer and malt beverages at retail.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing
HB5437 An Act Relating To Food And Drugs -- Force-Fed Poultry Products (LC1163/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Brandon Potter (D)
Companion:
HB202 An Act Relating To Food And Drugs -- Force-Fed Poultry Products
Cosponsors:
Rep. Patricia A. Serpa (D), Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D), Rep. Robert Craven, Sr. (D), Rep. Mary Messier (D), Rep. David Bennett (D), Rep. Susan Donovan (D), Rep. Anthony DeSimone (D), Rep. Justine Caldwell (D), Rep. Cherie Cruz (D),
Summary:
Prohibits force-feeding to create a force-fed poultry product nor hire another to engage in force feeding of a poultry product. Violations subject to a civil penalty.
Progress:
2nd Chamber Referred to Committee
HB5447 An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Temporary Disability Insurance -- General Provisions (LC1185/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Grace Diaz (D)
Companion:
HB534 An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Temporary Disability Insurance -- General Provisions
Cosponsors:
Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D), Rep. John G. Edwards (D), Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D), Rep. Brian Patrick Kennedy (D), Rep. Mia Ackerman (D), Rep. Scott Slater (D), Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (D), Rep. David Morales (D), Rep. Justine Caldwell (D),
Summary:
Increases the taxable wage base upon which employees make contributions to the TDI and TCI funds, increases individual benefit rates for lower wage individuals, and creates an opt- in option for self-employed workers.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5502 RES. #443 of 2023: An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Beverage Container Deposit Recycling Act Of 2023 (LC986/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D)
Companion:
HB753 An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Beverage Container Deposit Recycling Act Of 2023
Cosponsors:
Rep. David Bennett (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D), Rep. Jason Knight (D), Rep. Justine Caldwell (D), Rep. Michelle McGaw (D), Rep. Kathleen Fogarty (D), Rep. Brandon Potter (D), Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D), Rep. Cherie Cruz (D),
Summary:
Creates a 16 member joint commission to study and provide recommendations to protect our environment from plastic bottle waste, and who would report back to the General Assembly by February 28, 2024, and expire on June 30, 2024.
HB5565 An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Hotels And Public Places (LC1460/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Michael Chippendale (R)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Jon Brien (I), Rep. Stephen M. Casey (D), Rep. Robert Quattrocchi (R), Rep. Brian C. Newberry (R), Rep. George Nardone (R), Rep. David Place (R), Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung (R), Rep. Edward Cardillo (D), Rep. Brian Rea (D),
Summary:
Prohibits any public accommodation, employer, or financial institution from discriminating against any individual based on COVID vaccination status, requires employer to re-hire penalized employees and prohibits governor from mandating COVID vaccines.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5588 An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Minimum Wages (LC1505/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. David Morales (D)
Companion:
HB827 An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Minimum Wages
Cosponsors:
Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D), Rep. Katherine S Kazarian (D), Rep. Arthur Handy (D), Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D), Rep. Kathleen Fogarty (D), Rep. Brianna Henries (D), Rep. Enrique Sanchez (D), Rep. Jose Batista (D),
Summary:
Raises minimum wage on January 1, 2026 and each January 1 thereafter, by the percentage increase in the CPI-U, as published by the US Dept. of Labor Statistics, as of August of the previous year over the level as of August of the year preceding that year.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing
HB5589 An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Minimum Wages (LC1103/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. David Morales (D)
Companion:
HB826 An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Minimum Wages
Cosponsors:
Rep. Brianna Henries (D), Rep. Leonela Felix (D), Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D), Rep. Enrique Sanchez (D), Rep. Jennifer Stewart (D), Rep. Brandon Potter (D), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Arthur Handy (D), Rep. Cherie Cruz (D),
Summary:
Raises the minimum wage for the years 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029, to $15.50, $17.00, $18.50, $20.00, and $21.00, per hour, respectively.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing
HB5590 An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Minimum Wages (LC1039/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Leonela Felix (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. David Morales (D), Rep. Joseph McNamara (D), Rep. Katherine S Kazarian (D), Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D), Rep. Brandon Potter (D), Rep. Karen Alzate (D), Rep. Jose Batista (D), Rep. Brianna Henries (D), Rep. Cherie Cruz (D),
Summary:
Commencing 1/1/24, gradually increases the minimum wage for employees receiving gratuities from the current ($3.89) to ($14.95) by 1/1/28 and on 1/1/29 the minimum wage shall be no less than the minimum wage established by the minimum wage law.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5601 An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages -- Retail Licenses (LC1656/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Brian C. Newberry (R)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Stephen M. Casey (D),
Summary:
Repeals § 3-7-19 which prohibits retail liquor licenses within two hundred feet (200’) of schools and religious institutions.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5672 An Act Relating To Food And Drugs -- Single-Use Plastic Straws (LC2037/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Michelle McGaw (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. David Bennett (D), Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D), Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D), Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D), Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. Brandon Voas (D), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Susan Donovan (D), Rep. Mary Messier (D),
Summary:
Mandates that food service establishments only provide single-use foodware accessories and standard condiments to a customer upon request.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5707 An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Payment Of Wages (LC1759/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo (D)
Companion:
HB663 An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Payment Of Wages
Cosponsors:
Rep. Karen Alzate (D), Rep. David Morales (D), Rep. Brandon Potter (D), Rep. Cherie Cruz (D),
Summary:
Requires employer to furnish items and conditions of employment and a pay stub explaining how wages were calculated/reasons for deductions/allows the employee to file a court action against employer for violation.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5709 An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Warehouse Worker Protection Act (LC1397/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Evan Shanley (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Robert Craven, Sr. (D), Rep. Stephen M. Casey (D), Rep. Joseph McNamara (D), Rep. Deborah J. Fellela (D), Rep. Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. (D), Rep. John G. Edwards (D), Rep. Karen Alzate (D), Rep. Arthur J. Corvese (D),
Summary:
Requires employers to provide each employee of a warehouse distribution center, upon hire, with written description of quotas applicable to the employee within defined time periods and adverse employment action for failure to meet the quota.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5719 An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages -- Manufacturing And Wholesale Licenses (LC1726/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Arthur J. Corvese (D)
Companion:
HB668 An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages -- Manufacturing And Wholesale Licenses
Summary:
Prohibits all manufacturers of alcoholic beverages from holding a wholesaler's license and from having any interest in a wholesaler's license.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5735 An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages -- Retail Licenses (LC639/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Joseph McNamara (D)
Summary:
Prohibits Retailer’s Class B, C, N and other liquor licenses from being issued to retailers operating within two hundred feet (200’) of pre-kindergarten schools and establishments.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5776 An Act Relating To Education -- Federal Aid (LC1216/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Evan Shanley (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Jason Knight (D),
Summary:
Provides for a Kosher option for school lunches for public elementary and secondary schools in Rhode Island upon the request of the local school districts.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5808 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Rhode Island Women's Equity Incentive Act Of 2023 (LC1744/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Susan Donovan (D)
Companion:
HB778 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Rhode Island Women's Equity Incentive Act Of 2023
Cosponsors:
Rep. Katherine S Kazarian (D), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Karen Alzate (D), Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung (R), Rep. Julie Casimiro (D), Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. Justine Caldwell (D), Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D), Rep. Mary Messier (D),
Summary:
Creates the Rhode Island Women’s Equity Incentive Act of 2023 to address the inequalities experienced by women in the workforce by offering tax credits up to $2,500 per year to eligible businesses which create full-time jobs for women.
Progress:
1st Chamber Introduced, Referred
HB5809 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Supply Chain Relocation (LC1938/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Patricia Morgan (R)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung (R), Rep. Sherry Roberts (R), Rep. George Nardone (R), Rep. Brian Patrick Kennedy (D), Rep. Stephen M. Casey (D), Rep. Evan Shanley (D), Rep. Jacquelyn Baginski (D), Rep. Gregory Costantino (D), Rep. Brian Rea (D),
Summary:
Provides tax credits to an entity that relocates any part of the United States supply chain to Rhode Island. This act also provides tax credits and incentives to an entity that re-shores manufacturing production lines to Rhode Island.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5839 An Act Relating To Corporations, Associations, And Partnerships -- Rhode Island Business Corporation Act (LC2072/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. John G. Edwards (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Katherine S Kazarian (D), Rep. Arthur Handy (D), Rep. Mia Ackerman (D), Rep. Grace Diaz (D), Rep. Brian Patrick Kennedy (D),
Summary:
Makes numerous technical amendments to the statutes on taxes and corporations, associations and partnerships.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5902 CH. #244 of 2023: An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Payment Of Wages (LC1272/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Robert Craven, Sr. (D)
Companion:
HB1079 CH. #245 of 2023: An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Payment Of Wages
Cosponsors:
Rep. Justine Caldwell (D), Rep. David Bennett (D), Rep. David Morales (D),
Summary:
Increases the criminal penalties for wage theft and employee misclassification.
HB5928 An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Minimum Wages (LC1434/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Brianna Henries (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Jennifer Stewart (D), Rep. Enrique Sanchez (D), Rep. David Morales (D), Rep. Leonela Felix (D), Rep. Karen Alzate (D), Rep. John Joseph Lombardi (D),
Summary:
Effective January 1, 2024, increases the minimum hourly wage to fourteen dollars and fifty cents ($14.50) to sixteen dollars and seventy-five cents ($16.75) the next year, the next year to nineteen dollars ($19.00).
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB5947 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Property Subject To Taxation (LC2122/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D)
Companion:
HB112 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Property Subject To Taxation
Cosponsors:
Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D), Rep. Susan Donovan (D), Rep. June Speakman (D), Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D), Rep. Michelle McGaw (D), Rep. Kathleen Fogarty (D), Rep. Katherine S Kazarian (D), Rep. Tina Spears (D), Rep. Cherie Cruz (D),
Summary:
Exempts from taxation the real, tangible and personal property of micro-businesses. This act also defines a micro-business as having ten (10) or fewer employees.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB6012 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Rhode Island Women's Equity Incentive Act Of 2023 (LC2380/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Susan Donovan (D)
Companion:
HB778 An Act Relating To Taxation -- Rhode Island Women's Equity Incentive Act Of 2023
Cosponsors:
Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D), Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D), Rep. Katherine S Kazarian (D), Rep. Julie Casimiro (D), Rep. Kathleen Fogarty (D), Rep. Justine Caldwell (D), Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D), Rep. Tina Spears (D),
Summary:
Creates the Rhode Island Women’s Equity Incentive Act of 2023 offering tax credits up to $3,500 per employee per year to eligible businesses.
Progress:
1st Chamber Introduced, Referred
HB6054 An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Miniature Alcoholic Beverage Container Act Of 2023 (LC2381/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. David Bennett (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Tina Spears (D), Rep. Jason Knight (D), Rep. Mia Ackerman (D), Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. Michelle McGaw (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D), Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson (D), Rep. David Morales (D), Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D),
Summary:
Creates a refundable twenty-five cent ($0.25) deposit for miniature alcoholic beverage containers, often referred to as "nips."
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB6078 An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Minimum Wages (LC2470/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. David Morales (D)
Summary:
Raises the minimum wage for the years 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029, to $15.50, $17.00, $18.50, $20.00, and $21.00, per hour, respectively.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HR6133 RES. #153 of 2023: House Resolution Celebrating The 2nd Annual “ri Craft Beer Week’ In The State Of Rhode Island On March 3rd Through March 12th Of 2023 (LC2466/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi (D), Rep. Christopher Blazejewski (D), Rep. Katherine S Kazarian (D), Rep. Justine Caldwell (D), Rep. Susan Donovan (D), Rep. Brandon Voas (D), Rep. Jon Brien (I), Rep. Samuel A. Azzinaro (D), Rep. Michael Chippendale (R),
HB6310 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Corrections Department (LC2761/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Grace Diaz (D)
Companion:
HB665 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Corrections Department
Cosponsors:
Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo (D), Rep. Karen Alzate (D), Rep. John G. Edwards (D), Rep. Ramon Perez (D), Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson (D), Rep. Jose Batista (D), Rep. Nathan Biah (D), Rep. David Morales (D), Rep. Raymond Hull (D),
Summary:
Increases the wage amount for working prisoners, committed to the adult correctional institution, from three dollars ($3.00) a day to six dollars ($6.00) a day.
Progress:
1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study
HB6327 An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Healthy And Safe Families And Workplaces Act (LC2829/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Deborah J. Fellela (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Mary Messier (D), Rep. Brandon Potter (D), Rep. Cherie Cruz (D), Rep. Patricia A. Serpa (D),
Summary:
Mandates that the work week be reduced to thirty-two hours and rate of pay for a thirty-two (32) hour workweek would remain the same as the rate of pay for forty hours.
Progress:
1st Chamber Introduced, Referred
HB6344 An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Healthy And Safe Families And Workplaces Act (LC2450/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Karen Alzate (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Jennifer Stewart (D), Rep. Brandon Potter (D), Rep. Cherie Cruz (D), Rep. Enrique Sanchez (D),
Summary:
Mandates that the work week be reduced to thirty-two hours and rate of pay for a thirty-two (32) hour workweek would remain the same as the rate of pay for forty hours.
Progress:
1st Chamber Introduced, Referred
HB6461 CH. #205 of 2023: An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Workers' Compensation -- Benefits (LC3079/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Arthur J. Corvese (D)
Companion:
HB1081 CH. #206 of 2023: An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Workers' Compensation -- Benefits
Cosponsors:
Rep. Mary Messier (D), Rep. Karen Alzate (D), Rep. Stephen M. Casey (D), Rep. Samuel A. Azzinaro (D), Rep. Brian Patrick Kennedy (D), Rep. Thomas Noret (D),
Summary:
Amends sections of law relative to workers compensation benefits and medical services to be provided by the employer, employees not entitled to compensation, and additional compensation for specific injuries.
HB6483 An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Outdoor Dining Act (LC3143/1)
Sponsor:
Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D)
Cosponsors:
Rep. Justine Caldwell (D), Rep. Robert Craven, Sr. (D), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D), Rep. Lauren Carson (D), Rep. Tina Spears (D), Rep. Megan Cotter (D), Rep. Robert Phillips (D), Rep. Patricia A. Serpa (D), Rep. Alex Finkelman (D),
Summary:
Establishes standards governing the municipal regulation of outdoor dining at food service establishments.
Progress:
2nd Chamber Referred to Committee