2013 Regular Session

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities - General Powers (would Regulate The Location And Use Of, Asphalt Batching Or Continuous Mixing Facilities In The Town Of Coventry. This Act Would Also Allow For The Continued Operation Of Any Facility In Existence Prior To The Enactment Of This Act.)

Sponsor: Leonidas Raptakis

An Act Relating To Property - Conservation And Preservation Restriction On Real Property (would Restrict The Use Of Eminent Domain Over Any Land Which Is Protected With A Conservation Or Preservation Restriction)

Sponsor: Donna Walsh

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Registration Of Vehicles (would Authorize The Issuance Of A Special "general Magistrate Emeritus" Registration Plate To General Magistrate John J. O'brien.)

Sponsor: Erin Lynch Prata

Joint Resolution Prohibiting Discrimination Against Chiropractic Physicians In Rhode Island

Sponsor: Paul Jabour

Joint Resolution Respectfully Requesting That The Board Of Education Reconsider The Standardized Assessment Portion Of The State Graduation Requirements And Consider Alternative Methodologies

Sponsor: Hanna Gallo

An Act Relating To Education - Offenses Pertaining To Schools (would Permit Schools To Provide Activities For Students Of One Sex (for Example Father-daughter/mother-son Activities) Provided That Reasonably Comparable Activities Are Provided For Students Of The Other Sex.)

Sponsor: Hanna Gallo

An Act Relating To Taxation - Powers And Duties Of Fire Districts In The Town Of Coventry (would Provide Fire Districts Located Within The Town Of Coventry The Power To Adopt Tax Classification Rates, & Operate Under A Previous Fiscal Year's Budget Under Certain Circumstances. Also Subject Said Fire Districts To Audit Of Accounts And Installati)

Sponsor: Scott Guthrie

An Act Relating To Taxation - Property Subject To Taxation (would Exempt From Taxation The Property Owned By A 501(c)(3) Organization That Is Affiliated And In Good Standing With A National Congressionally Chartered Organization And Provides Activities Designed For Recreational, Educational And Character Building)

Sponsor: Joshua Miller

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities - City Housing Authorities (would Empower A Public Housing Authority To Request And Receive From The Various State Departments And Agencies Income Information Relating To Unemployment Compensation, Child Support, Supplemental Nutritional Assistance And Public Welfare For The Purpose)

Sponsor: Lisa Baldelli-Hunt

An Act Relating To Taxation (would Exempt The Real And Personal Property, Located Within The City Of East Providence Of The Following Ri Nonprofit Corporations Within The City Of East Providence Of The Zion Gospel Temple.)

Sponsor: Daniel DaPonte

An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Gambling And Lotteries (would Permit A Senior Citizens Center To Obtain A Permit Approved By The Division Of State Police To Conduct Bingo In The Senior Citizens Center.)

Sponsor: Marc Cote

An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages - Retail Licenses (would Allow Any License Holder Licensed Under Section 3-6-1.1 To Have An Interest In A Retailer's License.)

Sponsor: Louis Dipalma

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation To Pay Certain Claims

Sponsor: Daniel DaPonte

An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Gambling And Lotteries (would Permit A Senior Citizens Center To Obtain A Permit Approved By The Division Of State Police To Conduct Bingo In The Senior Citizens Center)

Sponsor: Lisa Baldelli-Hunt

An Act Relating To Taxation - Property Subject To Taxation (exempt From Taxation The Property Owned By A 501(c)(3) Organization That Is Affiliated With A National Congressionally Chartered Organization And Provides Activities For Recreational, Educational And Character Building For Children From Ages 6 To 17 Years)

Sponsor: Christopher Blazejewski

An Act Relating To Taxation - Property Subject To Taxation

Sponsor: Frank Ferri

An Act To Vacate The Forfeiture Or Revocation Of The Charter Of Derbyshire Woodworking, Inc.

Sponsor: Dennis Canario

An Act Relating To Insurance - Unfair Claims Practices (would Designate As An Unfair Claims Practice, Designating A Motor Vehicle To Be A Total Loss If The Cost To Rebuild Or Reconstruct The Vehicle To Its Pre-accident Condition Is Less Than Seventy-five Percent (75%) Of Fair Market Value)

Sponsor: Arthur Corvese

An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations - Drug Testing (would Expand The Regulation Of Employer Mandated Drug Testing To Include The Highway Construction And Repair Industry.)

Sponsor: John Edwards

An Act Relating To Statutes And Statutory Construction (act Is The Annual Statutory Construction Bill, Prepared Based Upon Recommendations Of The Law Revision Office/this Act Would Make Technical Changes And Revisions To Various General Laws)

Sponsor: Nicholas Mattiello

An Act Relating To Health And Safety - State Building Code

Sponsor: William O'Brien

An Act Relating To Insurance - Unfair Claims Practices (would Designate As An Unfair Claims Practice, Designating A Motor Vehicle To Be A Total Loss If The Cost To Rebuild Or Reconstruct The Vehicle To Its Pre-accident Condition Is Less Than 75% Of Fair Market Value.)

Sponsor: Maryellen Goodwin

An Act Relating To The Consolidation Of The Cumberland, North Cumberland, Cumberland Hill, And Valley Falls Fire Districts Into The Cumberland Fire District

Sponsor: Ryan Pearson

Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study Rhode Island's Stormwater Regulations (would Create A Five Member Special Legislative Commission Whose Purpose It Would Be To Make A Comprehensive Study Of Rhode Island's Stormwater Regulations And Requirements)

Sponsor: Joseph Shekarchi

An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Trespass And Vandalism (would Amend And Expand The Penalties For Creating Graffiti And Otherwise Defacing Certain Property.)

Sponsor: Dennis Canario

An Act Relating To Commercial Law - General Regulatory Provisions - Purchase And Sale Of Precious Metals (would Require The Electronic Submission Of Required Reports Under This Chapter To The Attorney General.)

Sponsor: Dominick Ruggerio

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Executive Office Of Commerce

Sponsor: Ryan Pearson

An Act Relating To Taxation - Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes (would Permit Municipalities Which Meet The State-required Minimums For Low And Moderate Income Housing To Tax Certain Residences And Units At A Rate Above The Tax Cap For Certain Residences And Units Issued An Occupancy Permit On Or After January 1, 2013)

Sponsor: Marc Cote

An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses - Children

Sponsor: Dominick Ruggerio

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Quasi-public Corporations Accountability And Transparency Act

Sponsor: James Sheehan

An Act Relating To Waters And Navigation - Public Drinking Water Supply System Protection (would Repeal The Provision Of The General Laws Requiring Water Suppliers To Formulate A Program For The Installation Of Radio Frequency Reading Systems)

Sponsor: John Carnevale

An Act Relating To Agriculture And Forestry -- Right To Farm (would Include Arboriculture And The Production Of Wood Mulch In The Definition Of Agriculture Operations)

Sponsor: Charlene Lima

An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Workers' Compensation (would Amend Various Procedural Provisions In The General Laws Regarding Workers' Compensation Cases, Would Increase The Amount Paid For Burial Expenses, And Would Extend The Appropriation Of $2,000,000 By The State To The Uninsured Employer Fund To 2015)

Sponsor: Anastasia Williams

An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages -- Retail Licenses (would Permit The Extension Of Class C Retail Alcoholic Beverage Sales Licenses Operating Hours Upon Application To The Local Licensing Board)

Sponsor: Agostinho Silva

Joint Resolution Reinstating And Extending The Reporting Date Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study Rhode Island's Minimum Pricing Statutes

Sponsor: Joseph Almeida

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- License Plate

Sponsor: Roger Picard

An Act Relating To Fish And Wildlife - Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact (would Adopt The Wildlife Violation Compact Act Which Recognizes Violations Of Hunting, Trapping And Fishing Laws Occurring In Other States As Violations In A Person's Home State.)

Sponsor: Patricia Serpa

An Act Authorizing The Stone Bridge Fire District To Issue General Obligation Bonds And/or Notes In An Amount Not To Exceed One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) To Finance Capital Improvements To Its Water System (would Authorize The Stone Bridge Fire District To Finance Capital Improvements To Its Water System Through The Issuance Of Not To Exceed One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars Bonds And/or Notes.)

Sponsor: Dennis Canario

An Act Relating To Taxation (would Authorize The Town Of East Greenwich To Enact A Series Of Residential Tax Exemptions.)

Sponsor: Antonio Giarrusso

Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study Building Structured Parking At The Garrahy Judicial Complex

Sponsor: Christopher Blazejewski

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities - Retirement Of Municipal Employees

Sponsor: Nicholas Mattiello

An Act Relating To Taxation (would Authorize The Town Of East Greenwich To Enact A Series Of Residential Tax Exemptions.)

Sponsor: Dawson Hodgson

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Registration Of Vehicles (would Allow For A Licensed Emergency Medical Technician To Obtain A Special License Plate From The Department Of Motor Vehicles.)

Sponsor: Catherine Rumsey

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Registration Of Vehicles

Sponsor: Susan Sosnowski

An Act Relating To The Incorporation Of Congregation Jeshuat Israel In The City Of Newport

Sponsor: Teresa Paiva-Weed

Joint Resolution Creating A Special Joint Commission To Study The Integration Of Primary And Behavioral Health In The State Of Rhode Island

Sponsor: David Bennett

An Act Relating To Property -- Abandoned Property (would Clarify The Types Of Proceeding In Which Injunctive Or Other Relief May Be Granted In Matters Involving Minimum Building Or Housing Standards.)

Sponsor: James Doyle

An Act Relating To Corporations, Associations And Partnerships

Sponsor: Catherine Rumsey

An Act Relating To Taxation - Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes (would Prevent A Municipality From Taxing A New Single-family Dwelling Unit/residential Condominium Unit At Its Full And Fair Cash Value For As Long As Said New Dwelling Or Condominium Unit Is Not Occupied, Has Never Been Occupied, And Is For Sale)

Sponsor: Michael McCaffrey

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Registration Vehicles (would Amend The Provisions Of The General Laws Creating A Special License Plate For Friends Of Plum Beach Lighthouse, Inc. To Include Commercial And Combination Plates In Addition To Passenger Plates.)

Sponsor: James Sheehan

An Act Relating To Insurance - Consumer Disclosure Of Dental Reimbursement Contract Limitations

Sponsor: Erin Lynch Prata

An Act Relating To Human Services - Quality Family Child Care Act (would Establish The Quality Family Child Care Act With A Parent Advisory Council And It Would Provide For The Rights Of Child Care Assistance Program Providers, Certification Of Provider Organizations And Conflict Resolution With Provider Organizations.)

Sponsor: Maryellen Goodwin

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Redevelopment Projects

Sponsor: Maryellen Goodwin

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Subdivision Of Land (would Provide For The Addition Of Certain Definitions Relative To "slope Of Land" Within The Chapters Dealing With Zoning And Subdivision Of Land.)

Sponsor: Raymond Gallison

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Council Of Economic Advisors (would Establish A New Council Of Economic Advisors. This Act Directs Said Council To Gather Economic Data And Information On The Rhode Island Economy.)

Sponsor: Donna Walsh

An Act Relating To Human Services - Family Caregivers Support Act Of 2013 (would Create A Family Caregiver Support Act Which Would Require A Caregiver Assessment If The Plan Of Care Involves, A Family Caregiver, And A Plan Of Care Would Be Developed Which Would Take Into Account The Needs Of The Caregiver And The Recipient)

Sponsor: Eileen Naughton

An Act Relating To Taxation - Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes (would Prevent A Municipality From Assessing An Unoccupied New Dwelling Unit At Its Full And Fair Cash Value Until A Certificate Of Occupancy For The Unit Is Issued)

Sponsor: John Edwards

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Registration Of Vehicles (would Authorize The Division Of Motor Vehicles To Issue Special License Plates In Recognition Of "choose Life.")

Sponsor: Louis Dipalma

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Subdivision Of Land (would Provide For The Addition Of Certain Definitions Relative To "slope Of Land" Within The Chapters Dealing With Zoning And Subdivision Of Land.)

Sponsor: Michael McCaffrey

An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages - Retail Licenses (would Add Certain Amounts Of Distilled Spirits To The Permitted Samples Which May Be Distributed By Class A License Holders.)

Sponsor: Maryellen Goodwin

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Executive Office Of Commerce (would Establish A New Executive Office Of Commerce To Develop An Integrated System Of Economic Development Activities In The State. Also Create A Secretary Of Commerce To Be Appointed By The Gov.)

Sponsor: Helio Melo

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- License Plate (would Amend The Provisions Of The General Laws Creating A Special License Plate For Woonsocket High School Arts And Athletic Programs And Shall Include Commercial And Combination Plates In Addition To Passenger Plates.)

Sponsor: Lisa Baldelli-Hunt

Joint Resolution Reinstating And Extending The Reporting Date Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study Rhode Island's Minimum Pricing Statutes

Sponsor: Juan Pichardo

An Act Relating To Health And Safety - State Building Code (would Permit Ramps, Lifts And Other Accommodation Alternatives Necessary For Compliance With The Provisions Of The Americans With Disabilities Act Relating To Accessibility Shall Be Permitted As Needed In The Front, Side, Rear Yards Of Existing Structures)

Sponsor: William Walaska

An Act Relating To Public Records -- Access To Public Records (would Exclude From The Definition Of Public Records Documents Used By School Districts In Protecting The Safety Of Students In The Case Of A Widespread Catastrophe)

Sponsor: Stephen Ucci

An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations - Minimum Wages (would Raise The Minimum Wage Commencing January 1, 2014 To Eight Dollars And Twenty-five Cents ($8.25) Per Hour, And Would Require Adjustments By The Department Of Labor And Training Commencing January 1, 2015.)

Sponsor: Erin Lynch Prata

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Rhode Island Regulatory Reform Act (would Require The Office Of Regulatory Reform To Include, In Its Written Report To The Governor And The General Assembly, As Estimated Aggregate Impact Of Regulatory Rule Amendments Or Rescissions On Businesses In Ri.)

Sponsor: James Sheehan

An Act Relating To Health And Safety - Division Of Fire Safety

Sponsor: Hanna Gallo

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities - Budget Commissions

Sponsor: Helio Melo

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Miscellaneous Rules (would Increase The Penalty For Second Or Subsequent Violations Of The Offense Of Texting While Driving To Include The Suspension Of An Operator's Driving License In The Discretion Of The Ri Traffic Tribunal In Addition To A Monetary Fine)

Sponsor: Patricia Serpa

An Act Relating To Education - Health And Safety Of Pupils (would Promote The Purchasing And Serving Of Locally Grown Fruits, Vegetables And Dairy Products In Rhode Island School Districts.)

Sponsor: Eileen Naughton

An Act Relating To Education -- Full-day Kindergarten Accessibility Act

Sponsor: Hanna Gallo

An Act Relating To Education -- Private Schools

Sponsor: Anastasia Williams

An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers -- Duties Of Utilities And Carriers (would Create The "kelsey Smith Act" Which Would Require Telecommunications Carriers Provide Call Location Information Of A Telecommunication Device To A Requesting Law Enforcement Agency In Emergency Situations That Involve Death Or Serious Risk Of Harm)

Sponsor: James Doyle

An Act Relating To Insurance -- Accident And Sickness Insurance Policies (amend The Amount Of Time Permitted For A Health Payer To Conduct A Post-payment Audit From 2 Years To 18 Months & Would Establish An Appeals Process Prior To Any Recoupment Or Set-off. Allow The Parties To Health Insurance Plans To Negotiate Different Tim)

Sponsor: Robert Jacquard

An Act Relating To Education - Rights And Duties Of Teachers Generally (would Delete The City Of Woonsocket From The Requirements Of This Statute.)

Sponsor: Stephen Casey

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government (would Require Independent Fire Districts To Post Draft Minutes Of Their Meetings On The Secretary Of State's Website.)

Sponsor: Ryan Pearson

An Act Relating To Education - Academic Credit For Military Service (would Require That All Higher Education Institutions In The State Adopt A Policy And Promulgate Regulations To Award Educational Credits To Veterans Enrolled In Their Institution For Courses That Were Part Of The Student's Military Training.)

Sponsor: Peter Martin

An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions - Physician Assistants (would Remove The Powers Of The Department Of Health Board Of Licensure To Approve Programs For The Training Of Physician Assistants.)

Sponsor: Christopher Ottiano

An Act Relating To Animals And Animal Husbandry -- Animal Care (would Impose A Fine Of $300 To Be Paid To The State Department Of Environmental Management On Any Licensed Releasing Agency Offering Unspayed Or Unneutered Cats For Sale Or Adoption.)

Sponsor: David Bates

An Act Relating To Criminal Procedure - Identification And Apprehension Of Criminals (would Provide That Court Records Cannot Be Sealed If A Person Has Been Previously Convicted Of A Felony Except In Cases Of Acquittal After Trial)

Sponsor: Michael McCaffrey

An Act Relating To Education -- Private Schools (would Provide That Private Schools Of Higher Education Would Be Required To Give Written Notice Of Their Closing At Least 30 Calendar Days Prior To Said Closing.)

Sponsor: Elizabeth Crowley

An Act Relating To Health And Safety - The Rhode Island Health Care Reform Act Of 2013 (would Make A Number Of Substantive And Definitional Changes To Various Provisions Of The General Laws Governing The Healthcare System.)

Sponsor: Cale Keable

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Palliative Care And Quality Of Life - Services And Education (would Establish A State Advisory Council On Palliative Care And Quality Of Life, A Palliative Care Consumer And Professional Information And Education Program And A Palliative Care Access Initiative In Rhode Island.)

Sponsor: Erin Lynch Prata

An Act Relating To Taxation - Property Subject To Taxation (would Enable The Warren Town Council To Adjust The Various Tax Exemptions Granted To The Residents Of The Town Of Warren Who Are Persons Over 65 Years Old, Veterans, Gold Star Parents, Visually Impaired Or Totally Disabled.)

Sponsor: Kenneth Marshall

An Act Relating To Health And Safety - Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (would Enlarge The Membership Of The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.)

Sponsor: Frank Lombardo

An Act Relating To Health And Safety - Industrial Property Remediation And Reuse Act (would Strengthen The Safety Standards Which Must Be Adhered To Prior To Using Properties Previously Used For Industrial Or Manufacturing Purposes To Construct Schools)

Sponsor: John Edwards

An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions (would Clarify The Department Of Business Regulation's Responsibilities Over The Boards Within The Division Of Design Professionals)

Sponsor: Peter Palumbo

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Department Of Environmental Management (would Allow The Director Of Environmental Management To Use An Expedited Citation Process For Alleged Noncompliance)

Sponsor: Larry Valencia

Joint Resolution Reinstating The Life And Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study The Purchase And Use Of Textbooks In Public Schools (would Reinstate The Life And Extend The Reporting Date Of The Special Legislative Commission To Undertake A Comprehensive Study Of The Purchase And Use Of Textbooks In Public Schools)

Sponsor: Edward O'Neil

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Passing, Using Of Lanes, And Rules Of The Road (would Create Additional Penalties For Motor Vehicle Violations At Intersections And Rights-of-way That Cause Serious Bodily Injury Or Death)

Sponsor: Michael McCaffrey

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Energy Resources (would Add A Responsibility To The Office Of Energy Resources To Collect All Energy Information Regarding Petroleum Products, Natural Gas, And Other Fuels Including Price, Inventory, And Product Delivery Dates, Amounts, And Types Of Product Sold)

Sponsor: Samuel Azzinaro

An Act In Accordance With Rhode Island General Laws Section 16-7-44 Approving The Issuance Of $1,850,000 Bonds By The Town Of Portsmouth To Finance Improvements And Fire Code Upgrades To School Buildings Including But Not Limited To Bonds And Notes Issued Pursuant To Financing Agreements With The Rhode Island Health And Educational Building Corporation (would Serve As The Enabling Act Required By Ri General Laws Section 16-7-44 In Order For The Principal And Interest On Bonds Issued In Support Of School Housing Projects To Be Eligible For State Housing Aid Reimbursement.)

Sponsor: Christopher Ottiano

An Act Relating To Insurance -- Certificates Of Insurance Model Act (would Enact The Certificates Of Insurance Model Act)

Sponsor: David Bates

An Act Relating To Education - Cooperative Service Among School Districts (would Mandate That The Urban Collaborative Would Be Treated As A School District In Order To Be Eligible To Receive Other Aids, Grants, And Medicaid Revenue To Benefit Its Students.)

Sponsor: Hanna Gallo

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Newport And Bristol County Convention And Visitors' Bureau (would Amend The Residency Requirements To The Newport County Convention And Visitors' Bureau To Include All Residents Of The State Of Rhode Island With A Preference Given To Residents From Newport And Bristol Counties.)

Sponsor: Louis Dipalma

An Act Relating To Military Affairs And Defense - National Guard (would Prevent Funds From Being Distributed From The Military Family Relief Fund Unless The Fund Has A Reserve Amount Of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000)

Sponsor: Raymond Gallison

An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions - Home Inspectors (would Provide That The Requirements To Be Licensed As A Home Inspector Or Associate Home Inspector Be Completed By July 1, 2013.)

Sponsor: William Walaska

An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers (would Allow For The Division’s Regulatory Option Of Limiting Revocation Only To The Dormant Portions Of A Taxicab Certificate Instead Of Having To Revoke The Entire Certificate)

Sponsor: Robert Phillips

An Act Relating To Education -- The Rhode Island Board Of Education Act (would Provide That No Employee Of The State Board Of Education Or Immediate Family Member Would Receive A Tuition Waiver As A Result Of Employment Status Without First Consenting To Public Disclosure Of The Existence And Amount Of The Waiver)

Sponsor: Joy Hearn

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Division Of Motor Vehicles - Licenses And Registrations (would Eliminate The Requirement That Motorists Surrender Suspended Licenses And Registration Plates To The Division Of Motor Vehicles Unless Licensee Is Determined To Be Operating After Suspicion.)

Sponsor: Katherine Kazarian

An Act Relating To Animals And Animal Husbandry -- Sale Or Adoption Of Spayed Or Neutered Cats (would Impose A Fine Of Three Hundred Dollars ($300) To Be Paid To The State Department Of Environmental Management On Any Licensed Releasing Agency Offering Unspayed Or Unneutered Cats For Sale Or Adoption)

Sponsor: Joy Hearn

An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions - Pharmacies - Radiologic Technologists (would Permit The Director Of Health To Waive The Licensing Requirements For The Dispensing Of Prescription Medicine Where It Is Necessary To Get Such Medication Before It Can Be Retrieved From The Mainland.)

Sponsor: Susan Sosnowski

An Act Relating To Commercial Law -- General Regulatory Provisions -- The Rhode Island Fair Dealership Act (would Require "good Cause" Before A Dealership Can Be Terminated, Cancelled Or Non-renewed)

Sponsor: Brian Kennedy

An Act Relating To Domestic Relations - Solemnization Of Marriages (would Include Administrative Clerks, As Officials Empowered To Join Persons In Marriage.)

Sponsor: Michael McCaffrey

An Act Relating To Human Services -- Abused And Neglected Children

Sponsor: Eileen Naughton

An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions - Home Inspectors (would Provide That The Requirements To Be Licensed As A Home Inspector Or Associate Home Inspector Be Completed By July 1, 2013)

Sponsor: Joseph Shekarchi

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Department Of Human Services (would Add The Secretary Of The Executive Office Of Health And Human Services To The Commission On Traumatic Brain Injuries And Updates The Name Change Of The Dhhddh)

Sponsor: Maria Cimini

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Newport And Bristol County Convention And Visitors' Bureau (would Amend The Residency Requirements To The Newport County Convention And Visitors' Bureau To Include All Residents Of The State Of Rhode Island With A Preference Given To Residents From Newport And Bristol Counties.)

Sponsor: Raymond Gallison

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities - Councils And Governing Bodies (would Exempt Middletown From The Requirement To Apportion The Earned Income From The Peripheral Care Fund To Individual Burial Lots, And Would Allow Middletown To Use Earned Income For Maintenance Of The Entire Burial Ground.)

Sponsor: Deborah Ruggiero

An Act Relating To Health And Safety - Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (would Enlarge The Membership Of The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation)

Sponsor: Stephen Ucci

An Act Relating To Courts And Civil Procedure -- Courts --general Powers Of Supreme And Superior Courts (would Increase The Costs Associated With The Superior Court Arbitration Program, And Would Make Minor Changes To The Process.)

Sponsor: Michael McCaffrey

An Act Relating To Health And Safety - Human Cloning (would Extend The Sunset Provision Contained In The Chapter Prohibiting Human Cloning)

Sponsor: Arthur Corvese

An Act Relating To Fiduciaries (would Clarify The Organization And Numbering Of The Provisions Of The General Laws Pertaining To Fiduciaries)

Sponsor: Michael Marcello

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Rhode Island Commerce Corporation - Business Development Center (would Establish A New Business Development Center In The Newly-established Rhode Island Commerce Corporation.)

Sponsor: Kenneth Marshall

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Safety Responsibility (would Create A Comprehensive Statutory Program To Verify Compliance With Motor Vehicle Owners' And Operators' Mandatory Liability Insurance Requirements.)

Sponsor: Brian Kennedy

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Miscellaneous Rules

Sponsor: Grace Diaz

An Act Relating To Education - Health And Safety Of Pupils (would Promote The Purchasing And Serving Of Locally Grown Fruits, Vegetables And Dairy Products In Rhode Island School Districts.)

Sponsor: Frank Lombardo

An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Flags And Emblems (would Make The Unlawful Use Of The Emblem Of The Department Of The Attorney General A Misdemeanor Subject To Up To One Year Imprisonment, A Fine Of Up To $500, Or Both.)

Sponsor: Frank Lombardi

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Distressed Areas Economic Revitalization Act (would Add A Federal Census Track Block Group Within The City Of Pawtucket To The Pawtucket Enterprise Zone Designation Under The Distressed Areas Economic Revitalization Act)

Sponsor: Elaine Coderre

An Act Relating To Courts And Civil Procedure - The State False Claim Act (would Make Amendments To The False Claim Act That Is Required By The Federal Government In Order For The State To Retain Federal Funding.)

Sponsor: Michael McCaffrey

An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations - Payment Of Wages (would Allow Employee Wages To Be Paid Less Frequently Than Weekly Upon The Employer Meeting Specified Requirements.)

Sponsor: Joy Hearn

An Act Relating To Animals And Animal Husbandry -- Cruelty To Animals (would Provide Penalties For Requiring The Devocalization Of Dogs And Cats As A Condition Of Real Estate Occupancy)

Sponsor: Patricia Serpa

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Motor Vehicle Offenses (would Decrease The Maximum Blood Alcohol Concentration For A Person 18 Years To 20 Years When Charged For Driving While Impaired From Less Than .1% To Less Than .08%)by Weight.)

Sponsor: Louis Dipalma

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Department Of Environmental Management (would Allow The Director Of Environmental Management To Use An Expedited Citation Process For Alleged Noncompliance.)

Sponsor: William Walaska

An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Adequacy Of The Blood Supply In Rhode Island

Sponsor: Joseph McNamara

An Act Relating To Health And Safety (would Establish The Procedure For The Recycling, Reuse And Disposal Of Mattresses)

Sponsor: Arthur Handy

An Act Relating To Insurance -- Accident And Sickness Insurance Policies (would Amend The Amount Of Time Permitted For A Health Payer To Conduct A Post-payment Audit From 2 Years To One Year And Would Establish An Appeals Process Prior To Any Recoupment Or Set-off.)

Sponsor: Gayle Goldin

An Act Relating To Domestic Relations - Solemnization Of Marriages (would Include Administrative Clerks, As Officials Empowered To Join Persons In Marriage)

Sponsor: Christopher Blazejewski

An Act Relating To Criminals--correctional Institutions -- Parole (would Create And Establish Procedures For Issuance Of Certificates Of Good Conduct By The Parole Board To Certain Individuals Who Have Demonstrated Rehabilitation After Conviction Of A Crime Under Specific Circumstances)

Sponsor: Scott Slater

An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Flags And Emblems (would Make The Unlawful Use Of The Emblem Of The Department Of The Attorney General A Misdemeanor Subject To Up To One Year Imprisonment, A Fine Of Up To Five Hundred Dollars ($500), Or Both)

Sponsor: Raymond Johnston

An Act Relating To Criminal Procedure - Crime Injuries Compensation (would Make Changes To The Crime Injuries Compensation Fund, Allowing For The Recovery Of Crime Scene Clean Ups And Relocation.)

Sponsor: Donna Nesselbush

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Miscellaneous Rules (would Increase The Penalty For Second Or Subsequent Violations Of The Offense Of Texting While Driving To Include The Suspension Of An Operator's Driving License In The Discretion Of The Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal In Addition To A Monetary Fine)

Sponsor: Susan Sosnowski

An Act Relating To Education -- The Rhode Island Board Of Education Act

Sponsor: Juan Pichardo

An Act Relating To Animals And Animal Husbandry -- Cruelty To Animals (would Provide Penalties For Requiring The Devocalization Of Dogs And Cats As A Condition Of Real Estate Occupancy.)

Sponsor: Dominick Ruggerio

An Act Relating To Military Affairs And Defense - National Guard

Sponsor: Walter Felag

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities - Councils And Governing Bodies (would Exempt Middletown From The Requirement To Apportion The Earned Income From The Peripheral Care Fund To Individual Burial Lots, And Would Allow Middletown To Use Earned Income For Maintenance Of The Entire Burial Ground.)

Sponsor: Louis Dipalma

An Act Relating To Property -- Mortgage And Foreclosure Sale (would Require A Mortgagee To Participate In Good Faith In A Conciliation Conference Prior To Initiating Foreclosure Proceedings)

Sponsor: Raymond Gallison

An Act Relating To Taxation - Collection Of Taxes Generally (would Authorize The Tax Collector Of Glocester To Furnish A Tax Certificate Upon Application For Any Municipal Lien Certificate For Taxes Assessed Against Mobile Or Manufactured Homes)

Sponsor: Michael Chippendale

An Act Relating To Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities And Hospitals - Incompetency To Stand Trial And Persons Adjudged Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity (would Grant Jurisdiction To The District Court To Order An Examination Of A Person Who Requires Specialized Mental Healthcare Services)

Sponsor: Cale Keable

An Act Relating To Taxation -- Taxation Of Farm, Forest And Open Space Land (would Amend The Laws To Enable The Tax Assessor To Save Postage In The First Mailing Of A Form To Landowners To Confirm That Space Is Still Farm, Forest Or Open Land.)

Sponsor: Susan Sosnowski

An Act Relating To Health And Safety - State Building Code (would Permit Ramps, Lifts And Other Accommodation Alternatives Necessary For Compliance With The Provisions Of The Americans With Disabilities Act Relating To Accessibility Shall Be Permitted As Needed In Front, Side Or Rear Yards Of Existing Structures)

Sponsor: Joseph Shekarchi

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Department Of Human Services

Sponsor: Maryellen Goodwin

An Act Relating To General Assembly - Naming Bridge No. 550 In Pawtucket (would Name Bridge No. 550 In Pawtucket, The Pawtucket River Bridge.)

Sponsor: James Doyle

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Department Of Administration

Sponsor: Dennis Algiere

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Health And Human Services (would Create A Program Integrity Division Within The Office Of Health And Human Services To Help Prevent, Detect, And Prosecute Medicaid And Public Assistance Fraud.)

Sponsor: Elizabeth Crowley

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Uninsured Motorist Identification Database Procedure

Sponsor: Louis Dipalma

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Housing For The Elderly -- Emergency Generators Required

Sponsor: Elizabeth Crowley

An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions (would Make It Easier For Military Service Members And Their Spouses To Obtain Certifications And Licenses To Perform Regulated Professional Services.)

Sponsor: Walter Felag

An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Minimum Wages (would Raise The Minimum Wage Commencing January 1, 2014, To Eight Dollars And Twenty-five Cents ($8.25) Per Hour, And Would Require Annual Adjustments By The Department Of Labor And Training Commencing January 1, 2015)

Sponsor: David Bennett

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government (would Require Independent Fire Districts To Post Draft Minutes Of Their Meetings On Their Own District/department Website Or The Local Municipal Website Or On The Website Of The Secretary Of State)

Sponsor: Mia Ackerman

An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers (would Allow For The Division's Regulatory Option Of Limiting Revocation Only To The Dormant Portions Of A Taxicab Certificate Instead Of Having To Revoke The Entire Certificate.)

Sponsor: William Walaska

An Act Relating To Education -- School Committees And Superintendents (would Allow School Districts To Use Longer School Days To Educate Students During The School Year, And To Do So In Less Than 180 Days, So Long As The Total Amount Of School Hours Provided At A Minimum Was 1080 School Hours Per School Year)

Sponsor: Roger Picard

An Act Relating To Education - The Rhode Island Teachers' Advisory Council (would Establish The Rhode Island Teachers' Advisory Council)

Sponsor: Hanna Gallo

An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages - Regulation Of Sales (would Enable Holders Of Class A Licenses To Open At Ten O'clock (10:00) A.m. On Sundays.)

Sponsor: Paul Fogarty

An Act Relating To Commercial Law (would Require "good Cause" Before A Dealership Can Be Terminated, Cancelled Or Non-renewed.)

Sponsor: Roger Picard

An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Children (require That Signs Provided By The Dept. Of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities And Hospitals Providing Warnings About Health Effects Of Tobacco/information On Smoking Cessation Resources Be Prominently Displayed In Both English And Spanish)

Sponsor: Eileen Naughton

An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers - Municipal Streetlight Investment Act (would Establish A Procedure To Allow Municipalities To Purchase, Rather Than Rent, Their Street Lights For The Purpose Of Reducing Municipal Street Lighting Costs.)

Sponsor: James Sheehan

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Passing, Using Of Lanes, And Rules Of The Road (would Create Additional Penalties For Motor Vehicle Violations At Intersections And Rights-of-way That Cause Serious Bodily Injury Or Death)

Sponsor: Arthur Corvese

An Act Relating To Education - School Committees And Superintendents - Student Dress Code Policy In The City Of Central Falls (would Mandate A School-wide Dress Code Policy In The City Of Central Falls)

Sponsor: Agostinho Silva

An Act Relating To Commercial Law--general Regulatory Provisions -- Antitrust Law (would Make A Number Of Definition Changes And Clarifications To The Rhode Island Antitrust Statutes.)

Sponsor: Maryellen Goodwin

An Act Relating To Education -- Health And Safety (would Amend Fire Safety Statutes To Establish Greater Detail/specifications Regarding The Type/manner/frequency Of Safety Drills In Educational Facilities Dependent Upon Grade Level Of Educational Facility/hours Spent In The Facility)

Sponsor: Louis Dipalma

An Act Relating To Taxation -- Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes

Sponsor: Paul Fogarty

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Economic Development Corporation (would Change The Name Of The Economic Development Corporation To The Ri Commerce Corporation And Would Also Establish Transparency And Accountability Provisions With Respect To Its Operations And Governance.)

Sponsor: James Sheehan

An Act Relating To Health And Safety - Implementation Of The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Act (would Provide For The Payment Of Costs Incurred By The Department Of Environmental Management And Office Of Energy Resources Up To $300,000 Or 5% Of The Proceeds Of Any Sale Or Auction Of Allowances)

Sponsor: Arthur Handy

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow The Honorable Patricia A. Serpa, Of West Warwick, Rhode Island, To Join Donna Brewer And Bruce Mccullough In Marriage)

Sponsor: Patricia Serpa

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Department Of Administration

Sponsor: Joshua Miller

An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages -- Retail Licenses (would Authorize The Cranston Board Of Licenses To Issue A Retail Class B Liquor License For A Business To Be Located On Plat 11, Lot 3558 Of The Cranston Tax Assessment Map)

Sponsor: Peter Palumbo

An Act Relating To Property -- The Rhode Island Museum Property Act (would Create A Procedure For Museums To Resolve Ownership Of Unclaimed Property On Loan To A Museum, And Undocumented Property In The Possession Of A Museum)

Sponsor: Donald Lally

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow Thomas Robert Myers Of West Greenwich, Rhode Island, To Join Amy Elizabeth Flynn And Stephen Lee Bentley In Marriage On Or About September 13, 2013, Within The Town Of Jamestown, Rhode Island)

Sponsor: Scott Guthrie

An Act Relating To Courts And Civil Procedure - Courts (would Require A Sign Language Or Communication Access Realtime Translation (cart) Provider For All Court Proceedings)

Sponsor: Arthur Handy

An Act Relating To Bryant University (would Amend The 1949 Act Used To Incorporate The Bryant College Of Business Administration To Reflect Its Current Name Of Bryant University)

Sponsor: Thomas Winfield

An Act Relating To Property -- The Rhode Island Museum Property Act

Sponsor: Teresa Paiva-Weed

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow The Honorable Georgianna Jordan, Of Somerset, Massachusetts, To Join Susan Douglas And Allan Johnson In Marriage Within The Town Of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, On Or About March 30, 2014)

Sponsor: Dennis Canario

An Act Relating To Military Affairs And Defense -- Emergency Management (would Enact The International Emergency Management Assistance Compact Into Rhode Island Law.)

Sponsor: Walter Felag

An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions -- Dentists And Dental Hygienists (would Add One Certified Dental Assistant To The Ri Board Of Examiners In Dentistry.)

Sponsor: Erin Lynch Prata

An Act Relating To Taxation (would Exempt The Stadium Theatre In Woonsocket, Owned By The Stadium Theatre Foundation From Real And Personal Property Taxes)

Sponsor: Lisa Baldelli-Hunt

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Subdivision Of Land (would Require Municipalities To Establish And Maintain A Public Notice Registry Allowing Any Person Or Entity To Register For Electronic Notice Of Any Changes To Local Regulations.)

Sponsor: Joseph Shekarchi

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Registration Of Vehicles (would Allow The Registration Of Specially Constructed Vehicles That Are Designed For Use On Public Roads, And Meet Necessary Safety Standards)

Sponsor: Donna Walsh

An Act Relating To Human Services -- Support Of The Homeless (would Add Three (3) Additional Members To The Interagency Council On Homelessness, And Would Require That All New Members Be Chosen And Approved By A Majority Of The Members Present At An Official Meeting. The Act Would Also Require That There Be At Least)

Sponsor: Juan Pichardo

An Act Relating To Taxation (would Authorize The City Of Woonsocket To Levy Supplemental Taxes For Fiscal Year 2012-2013.)

Sponsor: Lisa Baldelli-Hunt

An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers - Distributed Generation Standard Contracts

Sponsor: William Walaska

An Act In Amendment Of Section 5 Of Chapter 146 Of The 1972 Public Laws Entitled "an Act Authorizing The Town Of New Shoreham To Plan, Construct, Operate, And Maintain A Sewage Disposal System And Authorizing The Financing Thereof Including The Issue Of Not More Than $1,750,000 Bonds Therefor"

Sponsor: Donna Walsh

Joint Resolution Creating A Behavioral Health And Firearms Safety Task Force To Review, And Make Recommendations For, Statutes Relating To Firearms And Behavioral Health Issues

Sponsor: Catherine Rumsey

Joint Resolution Respectfully Requesting The Office Of The Health Insurance Commissioner To Ensure That Rhode Island Insurers Cover Topical Ophthalmic Treatment Early Refills In A Manner Similar To Or Consistent With Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services (cms) Guidelines For All Covered Individuals (would Allow Early Refilling Of Eye Drop Prescription Medication Prior To The Last Day Of The Approved Dosage Period Without Insurance Coverage Restrictions On Early Refill.)

Sponsor: Walter Felag

An Act Relating To Education - Health And Safety Of Pupils

Sponsor: Joseph McNamara

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow Shirlie O. Bacon Of Cranston, Rhode Island, To Join Sandra E. R. Yazidjian And Scott J. Gibeault In Marriage Within The Town Of Burrillville, Rhode Island, On Or About October 13, 2013)

Sponsor: Charlene Lima

An Act Relating To Taxation - Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes

Sponsor: Paul Fogarty

An Act Property Subject To Taxation - Veteran's Exemptions (would Allow The Warwick City Council To Increase The Veterans' Tax Exemption In The City Of Warwick)

Sponsor: Joseph Shekarchi

An Act Relating To Probate Practice And Procedure - Claims Against Decedents' Estates (would Require That When A Decedent Is Fifty-five (55) Years Or Older That Notice Be Sent To The Executive Office Of Health And Human Services In Accordance With Section 40-8-15)

Sponsor: Michael Marcello

An Act Relating To Military Affairs And Defense - Educational Assistance For Combat Veterans (would Establish Various Veteran-friendly Educational Programs In Order To Allow Service Personnel Returning From A Combat Tour To Achieve Educational Attainment In An Accelerated Manner.)

Sponsor: Marvin Abney

An Act Relating To The City Of Woonsocket And In Amendment Of Section 8 Of Chapter 10 Of The 2002 Public Laws Entitled "an Act Authorizing The City Of Woonsocket To Finance The Unfunded Pension Liability Of The City Of Woonsocket, By The Issuance Of Not More Than $90,000,000 Bonds Therefor" (would Amend Section 8 Of Chapter 10 Of The 2002 Public Laws In Regard To The City Of Woonsocket.)

Sponsor: Robert Phillips

An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers - Distributed Generation Standard Contracts (would Amend The Definition Of Small Distributed Generation Project, And Would Allow Hydroelectric Projects To Participate In The Standard Contract Enforcement Program.)

Sponsor: Arthur Handy

An Act Relating To Human Services -- Support Of The Homeless (would Add 3 Members To The Interagency Council On Homelessness, & Would Require That All New Members Be Chosen & Approved By A Majority Of The Members Present At An Official Meeting. Also Require That There Be At Least 3 Reps Of The Homeless Community)

Sponsor: Peter Martin

An Act Relating To Authorizing The Town Council Of The Town Of North Kingstown To Exempt From Taxation - Ocean State Soccer School, Inc.

Sponsor: Doreen Costa

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Economic Development Planning Council (would Establish A New Economic Development Planning Council. Would Direct Said Council To Develop A Written Comprehensive Economic Development Policy For The State And A Strategic Plan For Implementing Such Policy.)

Sponsor: Nicholas Mattiello

An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Temporary Disability Insurance (would Establish Within The State Temporary Disability Insurance Program, A Temporary Caregiver Insurance Program To Provide Benefits To Workers Who Take Time Off For A Seriously Ill Child, Spouse, Parent, Domestic Partner Or To Bond With A New Child)

Sponsor: Elaine Coderre

An Act Relating To Courts And Civil Procedure - Courts - Judicial Selection

Sponsor: Anastasia Williams

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow Carolyn Egan Carr Of Centerville, Massachusetts, To Join Leslie Erin Cipriani And Maxwell Tyler Richmond In Marriage Within The City Of Providence, Rhode Island, On Or About February 15, 2014.)

Sponsor: Susan Sosnowski

An Act Relating To Probate Practice And Procedure - Claims Against Decedents' Estates (would Require That When A Decedent Is 55 Years Or Older That Notice Be Sent To The Executive Office Of Health And Human Services In Accordance With Section 40-8-15.)

Sponsor: Paul Jabour

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow John Assalone Of Coventry, Rhode Island, To Join Dolores Isabella And Marcia Kaye In Marriage Within The Town Of Coventry, Rhode Island, On Or About August 2, 2013.)

Sponsor: Patricia Serpa

An Act Relating To Taxation - Property Subject To Taxation - Veterans' Exemptions

Sponsor: Michael McCaffrey

An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Licensing Of Massage Therapists

Sponsor: Erin Lynch Prata

An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Licensing Of Massage Therapy Establishments (would Make Changes To The Process Of Licensing Of Massage Therapist Establishments.)

Sponsor: David Bennett

Joint Resolution Respectfully Requesting The Office Of The Health Insurance Commissioner To Ensure That Rhode Island Insurers Cover Topical Ophthalmic Treatment Early Refills In A Manner Similar To Or Consistent With Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services (cms) Guidelines For All Covered Individuals (would Allow Early Refilling Of Eye Drop Prescription Medication Prior To The Last Day Of The Approved Dosage Period Without Insurance Coverage Restrictions On Early Refill.)

Sponsor: Thomas Winfield

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow Esme Devault, Esq., To Join Patrick J. Smock, Ii, And John J. Roies, Iii, In Marriage On Or About November 30, 2013, Within The City Of Providence, Rhode Island.)

Sponsor: Anastasia Williams

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government (would Extend The Expiration Dates Pertaining To Approvals And Permits.)

Sponsor: Michael McCaffrey

An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Establishing Back To Work Rhode Island Program Act Of 2013 (would Assist Employers And Potential Employees By Creating The "back To Work Rhode Island Program.")

Sponsor: Erin Lynch Prata

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow Robert C. Stewart Of Holliston, Massachusetts, To Join Erica Diane Cioffi And Arthur Jeffrey Desolis In Marriage Within The City Of Warwick, Rhode Island, On Or About April 26, 2014.)

Sponsor: Eileen Naughton

An Act Relating To Public Records - Access To Public Records (would Exempt Individually Identifiable Evaluations Of Public School Teachers And Administrators Made Pursuant To State Or Federal Law From The Definition Of Public Record)

Sponsor: Jeremiah O'Grady

An Act Relating To Military Affairs And Defense - Emergency Management (would Enact The International Emergency Management Assistance Compact Into Rhode Island Law)

Sponsor: Samuel Azzinaro

An Act Relating To Elections (would Join Rhode Island In An Agreement Among States To Elect The President And Vice President By National Popular Vote)

Sponsor: Erin Lynch Prata

An Act Relating To Regulatory Reform - Cities And Towns - Department Of Environmental Management - Coastal Resources Management Council - Wetlands And Septic System Standards

Sponsor: Erin Lynch Prata

Sponsor: Christopher Blazejewski

An Act Relating To Elections (would Join Rhode Island In An Agreement Among States To Elect The President And Vice President By National Popular Vote)

Sponsor: Raymond Gallison

Sponsor: Donald Lally

An Act Relating To Animals And Animal Husbandry (would Expand The Meaning Of Unnecessary Cruelty To One Who Willfully, Intentionally, Maliciously, Recklessly And/or Knowingly Authorizes Or Permits That Animal To Be Subjected To Unnecessary Torture, Suffering Or Cruelty Of Any Kind)

Sponsor: Frank Ciccone

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow Eric Haakon Strand Of Marion, Massachusetts, To Join Heejun Hong Arms And Thomas Jacob Paulsen In Marriage Within The City Of Providence, Rhode Island, On Or About August 31, 2013.)

Sponsor: Grace Diaz

An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses - Children (would Provide That Every Person Who Tattoos Any Minor Under The Age Of 18 For Medical Purposes Has To Comply With Certain Criteria Before Doing So.)

Sponsor: Paul Fogarty

An Act In Amendment Of Section 5 Of Chapter 146 Of The 1972 Public Laws Entitled "an Act Authorizing The Town Of New Shoreham To Plan, Construct, Operate, And Maintain A Sewage Disposal System And Authorizing The Financing Thereof Including The Issue Of Not More Than $1,750,000 Bonds Therefor"

Sponsor: Susan Sosnowski

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Department Of Public Safety

Sponsor: Michael McCaffrey

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Fort Adams Foundation

Sponsor: Peter Martin

An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Temporary Disability Insurance (would Establish Within The State Temporary Disability Insurance Program, A Temporary Caregiver Insurance Program To Provide Benefits To Workers Who Take Time Off For A Seriously Ill Child, Spouse, Parent, Domestic Partner Or To Bond With A New Child.)

Sponsor: Gayle Goldin

An Act Relating To Education -- Health And Safety Of Pupils (would Require All School Districts To Conduct School Safety Assessments, And Would Also Require The Dept Of Elementary And Secondary Education To Develop A Model School Safety Plan To Be Implemented By All School Districts.)

Sponsor: Joseph McNamara

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages

Sponsor: Katherine Kazarian

An Act Relating To Solemnizations Of Marriages (would Allow The Honorable Lynne Combs Of Millington, New Jersey, To Join Maria C. Bulman And Andrew R. Tower In Marriage Within The Town Of Bristol, Rhode Island, On Or About September 7, 2013.)

Sponsor: Raymond Gallison

An Act Relating To Military Affairs - Lease Terminations For Active Duty Military (would Determine Time Frames For Termination Of Leases For Active Duty Members Of The Armed Forces.)

Sponsor: Louis Dipalma

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow Thomas Carrico Of Tallahassee, Florida To Join Erica Mercke And Michael Walsh In Marriage Within The City Of Newport, Rhode Island, On Or About August 10, 2013.)

Sponsor: Marvin Abney

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Department Of Veterans' Affairs (would Create The Veterans' Services Strategic Plan Advisory Committee That Would Be Responsible For Developing, Maintaining And Annually Updating A Five (5) Year Statewide Veterans' Services Strategic Plan ("vssp"))

Sponsor: Walter Felag

An Act Relating To Commercial Law--general Regulatory Provisions -- Purchase And Sale Of Precious Metals (would Add City And Town Owned Manhole Covers And Bridge Placards To The Sale Of Protected Precious Metals)

Sponsor: Elaine Coderre

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Department Of Public Safety (would Dissolve The Workers' Compensation Investigation Unit As It Relates To The Rhode Island State Police)

Sponsor: John Carnevale

An Act Relating To Making Appropriations For The Support Of The State For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2014 (would Make Certain Changes To Articles 1 And 5 In H-5127 Substitute A, As Amended.)

Sponsor: Nicholas Mattiello

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Foreign Registered Vehicles (require Law Enforcement & Registry Personnel To Report The Presence Of Foreign Owned Vehicles Owned By Ri Residents To The Tax Assessor Of The City/ Town In Which The Vehicle Is Located & To Provide Notice To The Registered Owner Of The Requirements)

Sponsor: Lisa Baldelli-Hunt

An Act Relating To Waters And Navigation - Public Drinking Water Supply System Protection (would Repeal The Provision Of The General Laws Requiring Water Suppliers To Formulate A Program For The Installation Of Radio Frequency Reading Systems.)

Sponsor: Stephen Archambault

An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Catastrophic Health Insurance Plan Act

Sponsor: Frank Ciccone

House Resolution That This House Of Representatives Hereby Encourages And Supports The Efforts Of The Rhode Island Board Of Education And The Department Of Administration To Locate A Nursing Education Center At The South Street Power Station In Providence

Sponsor: Christopher Blazejewski

Joint Resolution Respectfully Requesting That The Governor Include Alternative Methodology To Finance The Childhood Immunization Account, The Adult Immunization Account, And The Child Health Account In The Fy2015 Budget

Sponsor: Walter Felag

Joint Resolution Creating A Special Select Commission To Determine The Future Of Solid Waste Management In Rhode Island

Sponsor: Stephen Ucci

An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses - Children - Taxation - Cigarette Tax (would Amend The Criminal And Tax Laws On Cigarettes And Tobacco To Include All Tobacco-derived Products And Vapor Products Among Those Items That Are Subject To Taxation And Those Items That Are Prohibited To Persons Under The Age Of Eighteen (18)

Sponsor: Helio Melo

An Act Relating To Food And Drugs - Uniform Controlled Substance Act (add The Hallucinogenic Drugs Salvia Divinorum 1 (salvinorin A Or Divinorin A), Datura Stramonmium (gypsum Weed Or Jimsom Weed) And Synthetic Cannabinoids (synthetic Marijuana) To The Ri Controlled Substances Act Schedule 1)

Sponsor: Arthur Corvese

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities - General Powers

Sponsor: Scott Guthrie

An Act Relating To Health And Safety - Industrial Property Remediation And Reuse Act (would Strengthen The Safety Standards Which Must Be Adhered To Prior To Using Properties Previously Used For Industrial Or Manufacturing Purposes To Construct Schools.)

Sponsor: Juan Pichardo

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Equipment And Accessories Generally (would Allow The Use Of Hearing Aids While Operating A Bicycle Or Motorcycle. Permit The Operator Of A Bicycle/motorcycle To Use Communication Equipment That Only Provides Sound Through One Ear & Allows Surrounding Sounds To Be Heard With The Other Ear.)

Sponsor: Lisa Tomasso

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Audit Of Accounts And Installation Of Systems (would Require Towns And Cities To Change Auditors Or Auditing Firms Every Seven (7) Years)

Sponsor: Michael Marcello

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities - General Powers - Background Checks (would Authorize Any Municipal Recreation Or Fire Department To Request A Background Check From Their Local Police Department For Any Employee Or Volunteer Serving Their Community.)

Sponsor: Paul Fogarty

An Act Relating To Making Appropriations For The Support Of The State For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2014

Sponsor: Helio Melo

An Act Relating To Domestic Relations - Solemnization Of Marriages (would Add The Administrator Of The Johnston Municipal Court To The List Of Those Permitted To Perform Marriages.)

Sponsor: Stephen Ucci

Senate Resolution Respectfully Requesting That The State Board Of Education Implement A Reverse Transfer Policy Between Four-year Institutions Of Higher Education And Public Two-year Institutions

Sponsor: Juan Pichardo

House Resolution Thanking Roland Proulx For Eight Years Of Dedicated Service To The Rhode Island General Assembly And Offering Hearty Congratulations On His Engagement

Sponsor: Gordon Fox

House Resolution Requesting The Executive Office Of Health And Human Services To Investigate The Feasibility Of Establishing A Competitive Bidding Process For Generic Drugs Provided To Rhode Island Medicaid Recipients (would Require Manufacturers Of Generic Drugs Provided To Medicaid Recipients To Engage In A Competitive Bidding Process)

Sponsor: Anastasia Williams

An Act Relating To Elections -- General State Officers (would Enable The General Assembly In Grand Committee To Fill A Vacancy In The Office Of The Lieutenant Governor)

Sponsor: Arthur Corvese

An Act Relating To Education And Labor - Social Media Privacy (would Establish A Social Media Privacy Policy For Students And Employees)

Sponsor: Brian Kennedy

An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages -- Retail Licenses (would Authorize The Providence Board Of Licenses To Issue A Retail Class B Liquor License For A Business To Be Located On Plat 126, Lot 451 Of The Providence Tax Assessment Map)

Sponsor: Stephen Ucci

An Act Relating To Human Services - Public Assistance Act (would Prohibit The Use Of Direct Cash Assistance Funds Held On Electronic Benefit Transfer Cards For The Purchase Of Alcoholic Beverages, Lottery Tickets, Or Tobacco Products.)

Sponsor: David Bates

An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages -- Retail Licenses (would Require That A Class A Licensee Provide, At No Additional Charge To The Consumer, Food Samples With The Tasting Of Wine And Beer. It Would Also Eliminate The Requirement That Sampling Events May Not Be Promoted Except In The Licensed Premises.)

Sponsor: Antonio Giarrusso

An Act Relating To Health And Safety - Registration Of Music Therapists (would Provide Guidelines For The Registration Of Music Therapists By The Department Of Health.)

Sponsor: Joseph McNamara

An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages - Retail Licenses (would Allow The City Of Providence To Grant A Retailer's Class B License To Property Located On Tax Assessor's Plat 43, Lot 211.)

Sponsor: Scott Slater

An Act Relating To Education -- Children With Disabilities (would Provide That For Any Child Attending The East Providence Campus Of Bradley Hospital, The Child’s Residence District And/or Sending District Would Be Responsible For Payments To Bradley Hospital)

Sponsor: Daniel DaPonte

House Resolution Extending Congratulations

Sponsor: Nicholas Mattiello

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Quasi-public Corporations Accountability And Transparency Act (would Impose Standards Of Accountability And Transparency On Quasi-public Corporations.)

Sponsor: Michael Marcello

Senate Resolution Congratulating Alan Lord On The Occasion Of His Retirement

Sponsor: Susan Sosnowski

Senate Resolution Commemorating The One Hundredth Anniversary Of The Oakland Beach Volunteer Fire Company, Station 3

Sponsor: William Walaska

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow John Smithers Of Providence, Rhode Island, To Join Kyley N. Smithers And George Mcternan In Marriage Within The Town Of West Greenwich, Rhode Island, On Or About July 27, 2013.)

Sponsor: Gayle Goldin

House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of James P. Botelho

Sponsor: Stephen Ucci

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Medicaid Fraud And Waste Prevention (would Implement Fraud And Waste Detection And Reduction Solutions Within The State Medicaid, Rite Care And Rite Share Programs)

Sponsor: Patricia Morgan

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Accidents And Accident Reports (would Increase The Penalties And Fines For The Various Motor Vehicle Offenses Involving Leaving The Scene Of An Accident.)

Sponsor: Edward O'Neil

An Act Relating To Criminal Procedure - National Criminal Records Check System (would Expand The Type Of Criminal Records Check Required For Persons Applying To Be Routine Contact Patient Employees In A Long-term Facility Or Provider)

Sponsor: Eileen Naughton

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities - Zoning Ordinances (would Allow Inclusionary Zoning Ordinances To Provide That Affordable Housing Must Be Built On-site Or, In The Alternative, Be Produced Off-site, By Donation And/or By Payment Of A Fee-in-lieu Of The Construction Or Provision Of Affordable Housing Units)

Sponsor: David Bates

An Act Relating To The City Of Woonsocket And In Amendment Of Section 8 Of Chapter 10 Of The 2002 Public Laws Entitled "an Act Authorizing The City Of Woonsocket To Finance The Unfunded Pension Liability Of The City Of Woonsocket, By The Issuance Of Not More Than $90,000,000 Bonds Therefor"

Sponsor: Roger Picard

An Act Relating To Education - Funding Of Charter Public Schools (would Change The Formula In Granting Access For Reimbursement Of Charter School Housing Costs.)

Sponsor: James Doyle

An Act Relating To Health And Safety - Taxation Relief From Premium-based Taxation Of Healthcare Services (would Replace The Current Immunization/children Healthcare Services Assessments And Premium Taxes Imposed On Health Insurance Companies With A Healthcare Services Surcharge Calculated To Generate The Same Amount Of Revenue As Assessments And Taxes)

Sponsor: Walter Felag

An Act Relating To Alcoholic Beverages -- Retail Licenses (would Authorize The Cranston Board Of Licenses To Issue A Retail Class B Liquor License For A Business To Be Located On Plat 11, Lot 3558 Of The Cranston Tax Assessment Map.)

Sponsor: Hanna Gallo

An Act Relating To Health And Safety - The Return Or Exchange Of Drugs Act (would Repeal "the Utilization Of Unused Prescription Drugs Act" And Would Establish A New Program Known As "the Return Or Exchange Of Drugs Act" Which Would Allow Pharmacies To Accept For Return And Redispensing Certain Prescription Drugs)

Sponsor: John Desimone

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Miscellaneous Rules (this Act Would Repeal The Sunset Provision In Section 31-22-22)

Sponsor: Joshua Miller

An Act Relating To Human Services -- Rhode Island Works Program (would Reduce The Number Of Combined Work Hours Required Of Two (2) Parent Families Under The Rhode Island Works Program.)

Sponsor: Maria Cimini

An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers - Distributed Generation Standard Contracts (would Amend Various Sections Relative To Distributed Generation Standard Contracts Including Changing Certain Definitions And The Annual Target Date For The Program Year.)

Sponsor: Deborah Ruggiero

House Resolution Congratulating James Scotti On The Celebration Of His 75th Birthday

Sponsor: Raymond Hull

An Act Relating To Domestic Relations - Marriage Licenses (would Require That For Every Marriage License An Additional Fee Of $46.00 Be Charged From Which The Town Or City Would Retain $2.00 And The Balance Of $44.00 Would Be Sent To The General Treasurer For The Ri Coalition Against Domestic Violence)

Sponsor: Maryellen Goodwin

An Act Relating To Criminal Procedure -- Sentence And Execution (would Establish A Sentence Enhancement For Those Who Commit Misdemeanors Or Felonies For The Benefit, At The Direction Of, Or In Association With Any Criminal Street Gang Or Criminal Street Gang Member)

Sponsor: Paul Jabour

Senate Resolution Proclaiming August 11th Through 17th 2013 AsNational Health Center Week In The State Of Rhode Island

Sponsor: Catherine Rumsey

An Act Amending The Charter Of The Town Of North Providence (would Amend The Procedures Within The Town Charter Of North Providence Calling For Notice In Accordance With State Laws Or Local Ordinances.)

Sponsor: Arthur Corvese

An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations - Payment Of Wages (would Amend Certain Provisions Of The General Laws Relative To The Payment Of Wages By Employers, And Would Provide For Penalties For Failure To Comply Therewith.)

Sponsor: Joseph Shekarchi

Senate Resolution Congratulating The City Of Central Falls, The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, And Troop 3 Of The Narragansett Council Of The Boy Scouts Of America On The Opening Of River Island Campground

Sponsor: Elizabeth Crowley

Senate Resolution Congratulating The University Of Rhode Island's Pharmacy Outreach Program On Twenty-five Years Of Community Service

Sponsor: Teresa Paiva-Weed

House Resolution Honoring Russell Chateauneuf On The Occasion Of His Retirement From Public Service

Sponsor: Robert Jacquard

An Act Relating To Courts And Civil Procedure (would Make Changes To Public Disclosure Requirements For State And Quasi-public Corporations.)

Sponsor: James Sheehan

Senate Resolution Honoring Russell Chateauneuf On The Occasion Of His Retirement From Public Service

Sponsor: Joshua Miller

An Act Relating To Property - Residential Landlord And Tenant Act (would Provide A Tenant Of A Foreclosed Property Greater Protection Against Eviction.)

Sponsor: Harold Metts

An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions - Licenses And Permits (would Eliminate The Requirement Of The Posting Of Certain Licenses And Permits.)

Sponsor: Leonidas Raptakis

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Miscellaneous Rules (would Authorize Police Officers To Provide A Verbal Warning To A Person Who Is Smoking In A Vehicle Containing A Restrained Child)

Sponsor: Susan Sosnowski

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Retirement Security Act For Locally Administered Pension Funds (would Permit The General Treasurer To Withhold State Aid To Municipalities Which Do Not Fully Fund Their Annual Required Contribution To A Locally Administered Pension Plan.)

Sponsor: Ryan Pearson

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Financial Bonds (would Ban The State's Issuance Of Financial Moral Obligation Bonds.)

Sponsor: Joy Hearn

An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions - Nursing Home Administrators

Sponsor: Charlene Lima

Senate Resolution Recognizing "save The Lakes" In The State Of Rhode Island

Sponsor: Paul Fogarty

House Resolution Recognizing Kathleen Viera Beaudoin For Her Many Years Of Service To The Town Of Portsmouth And Congratulating Her On The Occasion Of Her Retirement

Sponsor: Dennis Canario

Senate Resolution Recognizing Kathleen Viera Beaudoin For Her Many Years Of Service To The Town Of Portsmouth And Congratulating Her On The Occasion Of Her Retirement

Sponsor: Christopher Ottiano

An Act Relating To Elections (would Require Any Political Party/political Action Committee To File A Report With The Board Of Canvassers Of All The Contributions It Receives And Expenditures It Makes From Any One Source In Excess Of $100)

Sponsor: John Edwards

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Department Of Environmental Management (would Extend The Expiration Dates Pertaining To Any Approval Or Permit Pursuant To Any State Law Or Pursuant To The Local Ordinances Promulgated Under State Law)

Sponsor: Nicholas Mattiello

Senate Resolution Congratulating Father Clifford Cabral On His Retirement

Sponsor: Paul Fogarty

Senate Resolution Congratulating Mrs. Hazel Bradley On The Marvelous Occasion Of Her 100th Birthday

Sponsor: Joshua Miller

Joint Resolution Creating A Special Joint Commission To Study The Quality Of Life And Create Positive Outcomes For Individuals With Autism In The State Of Rhode Island (would Create A 23 Member Special Joint Commission Whose Purpose It Would Be To Make A Comprehensive Study To Improve The Quality Of Life And Create Positive Outcomes For Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders)

Sponsor: Edward O'Neil

An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations - Employment Security - Fraud And Abuse (would Assess A Penalty Equal To Fifteen Percent Of The Amount Of Any Erroneous Payment Made To An Individual That Was Due To Fraud Committed By The Individual.)

Sponsor: Robert Jacquard

Joint Resolution Commemorating The 50th Anniversary Of The Founding Of Trinity Repertory Company

Sponsor: Maryellen Goodwin

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Made In Rhode Island Manufacturing Collaborative Of 2013 (would Create "made In Rhode Island Manufacturing Collaborative Of 2013")

Sponsor: Jeremiah O'Grady

An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers - Wireless Telephone Regulatory Modernization Act (would Provide That Neither The Public Utilities Commission Nor The Division Of Public Utilities And Carriers Have Jurisdiction Or Authority Over Wireless Providers)

Sponsor: Stephen Ucci

An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations (would Remove The Prohibition On School Committees From Issuing Work Permits To Children For Employment In Factories Or Mechanical Or Manufacturing Establishments.)

Sponsor: Maryellen Goodwin

An Act Relating To Food And Drugs - Uniform Controlled Substances Act

Sponsor: Donna Nesselbush

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Made In Rhode Island Manufacturing Collaborative Of 2013 (would Create "made In Rhode Island Manufacturing Collaborative Of 2013" Which Would Work With The Ri Manufacturing And Creative Community To Promote The Marketing Of Ri Products)

Sponsor: Maryellen Goodwin

An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Employment Security--fraud And Abuse

Sponsor: Frank Ciccone

An Act Relating To Health And Safety - Safety And Health Programs For Fire Departments (would Require That All Applicable Fire Departments Comply, At A Minimum, With The 1987 Edition Of The Nfpa 1500; Standards On Fire Department Occupational Safety And Health Programs)

Sponsor: Frank Ciccone

An Act Relating To Education -- Curriculum--cpr Training (would Provide Minimum Guidelines For Cpr Training And Would Require An Overview Of Automated External Defibrillator (aed) Use)

Sponsor: Joseph McNamara

An Act Relating To Taxation - Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes (would Authorize The Town Of Burrillville, Commencing In 2013 For Taxes Assessed As Of December 31, 2012, And Thereafter, To Amend Its Current 2 Tier Tax Classification System By Increasing Its Ratable Taxable Properties Into 4 Separate Classes)

Sponsor: Paul Fogarty

An Act Relating To The Town Of West Warwick (would Permit The Town Of West Warwick To Move The Date Of Its Financial Town Meeting To June 25, 2013)

Sponsor: Patricia Serpa

An Act Relating To Education - Curriculum (would Provide For Courses Of Study For Pupils In Grades Kindergarten Through 8 To Prevent Child Abduction, Child Sexual Exploitation, And Abuse.)

Sponsor: James Doyle

An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers -- Water Supply

Sponsor: Raymond Gallison

House Resolution Extending Congratulations

Sponsor: Nicholas Mattiello

An Act To Vacate The Forfeiture Or Revocation Of The Charter Of Country Club, Inc.

Sponsor: Jan Malik

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Motor Vehicle Offenses (would Require Any Charges Brought Against A Person For Driving To Endanger, Death Resulting, To Be Presented And Charged Before A Grand Jury.)

Sponsor: Frank Lombardo

House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Elmer Anthony "chips" Chipparoni

Sponsor: Doreen Costa

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Town Meetings (would Require That At All Financial Town Meetings Only Paper Ballots Or Stand-up Votes May Be Used To Tally The Vote.)

Sponsor: Jared Nunes

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Right To Freedom From Restraint Act (would Protect And Promote The Right Of Each Person Who Is Served By A Covered Facility, As Defined In This Act, To Be Free From Physical Or Mental Abuse, Corporal Punishment, Involuntary Seclusion, And Any Physical Or Chemical Restraints)

Sponsor: Christopher Ottiano

An Act Relating To Taxation - Maximum Levy (would Make Fire Districts Subject To The Maximum Levy.)

Sponsor: James McLaughlin

An Act Relating To Education - School Committees And Superintendents (would Authorize The Town Of Smithfield By Resolution To Undertake The Maintenance And Improvement Of The Outside Grounds And Fields Utilized By Public Schools In The Town. Maintenance Would Be Under The Direction Of The Town Manager)

Sponsor: Stephen Archambault

House Resolution Expressing Condolences

Sponsor: Nicholas Mattiello

Senate Resolution Recognizing Socorro Gomez-potter For Her Outstanding Leadership In Public Education

Sponsor: Juan Pichardo

House Resolution Congratulating Dr. Richard Drolet On His Selection As The 2013 Rhode Island Middle School Principal Of The Year

Sponsor: Mia Ackerman

House Resolution Congratulating The Lincoln Housing Authority On The 50th Anniversary Of Its Incorporation

Sponsor: Jeremiah O'Grady

House Resolution Congratulating Mark DevolOn Attaining The Rank Of Eagle Scout

Sponsor: Raymond Gallison

House Resolution Recognizing And Commending Austin Porto Upon Achieving Scouting's Most Distinguished Honor, The Rank Of Eagle Scout

Sponsor: Raymond Gallison

Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Be Known As The "broadband Policy Advisory Board"

Sponsor: Linda Finn

An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Taxation Relief From Premium-based Taxation Of Healthcare Services (would Replace The Current Immunization/children Healthcare Services Assessments And Premium Taxes Imposed On Health Insurance Companies With A Healthcare Services Surcharge Calculated To Generate The Same Amount Of Revenue As The Assessments And Taxes.)

Sponsor: Agostinho Silva

An Act Relating To Education - Reverse Transfer Credits (would Direct The State Board Of Education To Set Forth Regulations That Would Provide A Policy For The Reverse Transfer Of Credits From A Four (4) Year School To A Two (2) Year School.)

Sponsor: Juan Pichardo

An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Maternal And Child Health Services (would Authorize Only Midwives Certified By The American Midwifery Certification Board To Prescribe Medications Authorized By The Department Of Health To His Or Her Patient. Nurse-midwives Would No Longer Be Authorized Under This Statute.)

Sponsor: Joshua Miller

Senate Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Special Legislative Commission To Undertake A Comprehensive Study Of Sex Offender Registration And Notification Legislation In The State Of Rhode Island

Sponsor: Michael McCaffrey

Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study The Creation And Establishment Of One Independent Or Municipal Fire District In Coventry

Sponsor: Lisa Tomasso

An Act Relating To Cities And Towns - The Town Of Portsmouth Municipal Court (would Authorize The Town Of Portsmouth To Create A Municipal Court.)

Sponsor: Dennis Canario

House Resolution Respectfully Requesting The Rhode Island Department Of Elementary And Secondary Education To Review State Regulations Related To The Nutritional Content Of School Breakfast And Lunch Programs

Sponsor: Arthur Handy

An Act Relating To Criminals - Correctional Institutions - Parole

Sponsor: Michael McCaffrey

House Resolution Congratulating Jessica Marfeo On Being Crowned Miss Rhode Island

Sponsor: Doreen Costa

Joint Resolution Respectfully Requesting The Governor To Establish The Rhode Island "state Of The Arts" Planning Task Force

Sponsor: Gordon Fox

Joint Resolution Respectfully Requesting The Governor To Establish The Rhode Island "state Of The Arts" Planning Task Force

Sponsor: Teresa Paiva-Weed

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Human Resource Investment Council (would Amend The Reporting Requirements Associated With The Human Resource Investment Council.)

Sponsor: Erin Lynch Prata

House Resolution Congratulating Father Clifford Cabral On His Retirement

Sponsor: Cale Keable

An Act Relating To Criminals - Correctional Institutions - Parole (would Permit The Ri Parole Board To Revoke A Permit Issued By Another Jurisdiction When The Prisoner Is Being Supervised By The Ri Parole Board, And Require Return To The Adult Correctional Institution Of Such Person Whose Licenses Have Been So Revoked)

Sponsor: Robert Jacquard

An Act Relating To Sports, Racing, And Athletics -- Casino Gaming (would Authorize The Ri State Police Through Its Gaming Enforcement Unit To Monitor And Investigate All Criminal Activity Associated With Casino Gaming.)

Sponsor: Maryellen Goodwin

Senate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of E. Richard Durfee

Sponsor: James Sheehan

Senate Resolution Congratulating Stephanie Perry On Her Induction Into The 2013 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Hall Of Fame

Sponsor: Harold Metts

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Adjudication Of Traffic Offenses (provide For The Expungement Of Alcohol Related Offenses After Five (5) Years As Opposed To Three (3) So As To Be Consistent With The Five (5) Year Look Back Period For Cases Provided In Section 31-27-2.1)

Sponsor: Nicholas Mattiello

An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations - Employment Security - Benefits (would Update The Language In Rhode Island's Work-sharing Statute To Comply With The Provisions Of Subtitle D Of Title Ii Of The Federal Middle Class Tax Relief And Job Creation Act Of 2012 (public Law 112-96).)

Sponsor: Erin Lynch Prata

An Act Relating To Insurance

Sponsor: Roger Picard

An Act Relating To Insurance

Sponsor: David Bates

An Act Validating And Ratifying Amendments To The Home Rule Charter Of The City Of Central Falls (would Ratify Amendments To The Central Falls Home Rule Charter Approved By The Voters Of Central Falls On November 6, 2012 Which Require Ratification By The General Assembly In Order To Be Effective.)

Sponsor: Agostinho Silva

An Act Relating To Taxation-levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes-central Falls (would Authorize The City Council Of The City Of Central Falls To Increase The Amount Of Time For Tax Exemptions For Certain Improvements To Qualifying Real And Personal Property From 5 Years To 10 Years, And The Amount From $20,000 To $25,000)

Sponsor: Agostinho Silva

An Act Relating To Probate Practice And Procedure - Practice In Probate Courts (would Remove The Requirement Of Notifying The Executive Office Of Health And Human Services When A Decedent Was Fifty-five (55) Years Or Older, When Petitioning For The Probate Of A Will Or Administration Of An Estate)

Sponsor: Donald Lally

An Act Validating And Ratifying Amendments To The Home Rule Charter Of The City Of Central Falls (would Ratify Amendments To The Central Falls Home Rule Charter Approved By The Voters Of Central Falls On November 6, 2012 Which Require Ratification By The General Assembly In Order To Be Effective.)

Sponsor: Elizabeth Crowley

An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers -- Water Supply (would Authorize The Bristol County Water Authority To Amend Its Billing Practices So As To Issue Bills For Tenant's Use Of Facilities Directly To The Property Owner. The Authority Would Also Be Authorized To Foreclose On A Lien Arising For Water Charges.)

Sponsor: Raymond Gallison

An Act Relating To Taxation-levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes-central Falls (would Authorize The City Council Of The City Of Central Falls To Increase The Amount Of Time For Tax Exemptions For Certain Improvements To Qualifying Real And Personal Property From 5 Years To 10 Years.)

Sponsor: Elizabeth Crowley

An Act Relating To Insurance -- Self-insurance Of Developmental Disability Agencies

Sponsor: Roger Picard

An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions - Confidentiality Of Health Care Communications And Information (would Enumerate Additional Patient's Rights With Regards To Their Confidential Healthcare Information.)

Sponsor: Adam Satchell

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow Richard M. Galvin Of Salem, New Hampshire, To Join Kimberly Marie Garcia And Daniel William Shea In Marriage Within The Town Of Narragansett, Rhode Island, On Or About August 17, 2013.)

Sponsor: Donald Lally

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow Marianne Patinelli-dubay Of North Hudson, New York, To Join Melissa Blitch And Marc Philip In Marriage Within The Town Of New Shoreham, Rhode Island, On Or About July 18, 2013.)

Sponsor: Susan Sosnowski

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow Deborah Jeannine Troisi Of Lynnfield, Massachusetts, To Join Laura Marie Scialdoni And Keith Louden Tower In Marriage Within The City Of Newport, Rhode Island, On Or About August 23, 2013.)

Sponsor: Marvin Abney

House Resolution Congratulating Declan P. Smith On Receiving The Dianne O'reilly Scholarship

Sponsor: Scott Slater

An Act Relating To General Assembly - The Permanent Joint Committee On Naming All New Buildings, Bridges, Edifices, And Other State Constructions (would Rename The Bridge In The City Of Providence Known As The I-195 Providence River Bridge: No. 1181. It Shall Hereafter Be Named And Known As The William D. Warner Memorial Bridge.)

Sponsor: Joshua Miller

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow Thomas Robert Myers Of West Greenwich, Rhode Island, To Join Amy Elizabeth Flynn And Stephen Lee Bentley In Marriage On Or About September 13, 2013, Within The Town Of Jamestown, Rhode Island.)

Sponsor: Nicholas Kettle

An Act Relating To Highways -- Rhode Island Turnpike And Bridge Authority (would Provide Various Amendments Restricting Tolls On Bridges And Would Establish A Bridge Maintenance Fund To Provide For Said Bridge Maintenance.)

Sponsor: Louis Dipalma

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Energy Efficiency (would Make Changes In The Membership And Duties Of The Rhode Island Energy Efficiency And Resources Management Council And The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board)

Sponsor: Susan Sosnowski

House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of E. Richard Durfee

Sponsor: Teresa Tanzi

An Act Relating To Domestic Relations -- Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow The Governor To Designate Any Person Not Having A Felony Criminal Record To Solemnize A Marriage. The Secretary Of State Would Promulgate Rules To Implement This Designation. The Certificate For Said Designation Would Cost $150)

Sponsor: Michael McCaffrey

An Act Relating To Taxation - Income Tax Refunds - State Tax Officials (would Give All State Income Tax Return Filers The Option To Have Their Tax Refund Directly Deposited Into Their Bank Account.)

Sponsor: Nicholas Kettle

An Act Relating To Taxation - Sales Tax Exemption (would Extend Sales Tax Exemptions For Writers, Composers And Artists In The Entire City Of Central Falls And Certain Areas In The Town Of Cumberland.)

Sponsor: Elizabeth Crowley

House Resolution Honoring And Congratulating Thomas E. Newman, Iii, On Being Named The Rhode Island Muscular Dystrophy Association 2013 Goodwill Ambassador

Sponsor: Katherine Kazarian

An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations - Employment Security - Benefits - Unemployment Insurance (would Mandate The Dept Of Labor & Training Develop A Report That Presents Options For Adjusting And Creating State Unemployment Insurance Laws Regarding Employees, Employers, And Industries Of A Seasonal Nature, No Later Than December 1, 2013.)

Sponsor: Joseph Shekarchi

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow James Kelly, Jr., Of Pascoag, Rhode Island, To Join Crystal Kelly King And Paul Warren Ernest, Jr., In Marriage Within The Town Of Burrillville, Rhode Island, On Or About June 15, 2013.)

Sponsor: Cale Keable

An Act Relating To Taxation-levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes-central Falls (would Authorize Central Falls To Provide, By Ordinance, That The Owners Of Certain Property, Who Make Improvements/additions To Residential Or Rental Property In An Amount Not To Exceed $25,000 Be Exempt From Reassessment Of Property Taxes)

Sponsor: Elizabeth Crowley

An Act Relating To Taxation - Historic Structures Tax Credit

Sponsor: Maryellen Goodwin

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow Alicia Farrell Of Old Saybrook, Connecticut, To Join Elisabeth Crane Gilbert And Erik Alexander Hoy In Marriage Within The Town Of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, On Or About June 22, 2013.)

Sponsor: Susan Sosnowski

An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Employment Security--general Provisions (would Provide That The Determination Whether A Person Is An Employee Or Independent Contractor Shall Follow The Irs Code, And Also That A Person Performing Any Service Except Under Section 28-42-18 Would Be Presumed An Employee With Certain Exceptions)

Sponsor: Stephen Ucci

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Registration Of Vehicles (would Make Technical Changes To The Special Use Registration Statute To Accurately Reflect The Current Process Of Distribution Through A Computerized Plate On Demand System)

Sponsor: Jared Nunes

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Dealers', Manufacturers' And Rental Licenses (would Allow Dealers, Manufacturers, Distributors And Leasing Companies To Renew Their Licenses Every Three Years Instead Of Renewing Every Year/license Fees Remain Unchanged But Are Allowed To Be Paid On A Yearly Basis)

Sponsor: Jared Nunes

An Act Relating To Taxation - Tax Sales (would Extend The Time A Lien Can Be Placed On Property From Three (3) Years To Five (5) Years.)

Sponsor: Frank Ciccone

An Act Relating To Education -- Parental Choice Scholarship Program Act (would Create The Parental Choice Scholarship Program Act)

Sponsor: Elaine Coderre

An Act Relating To Human Services -- Rhode Island Works Program--compulsory Attendance (would Require An Eighty Percent (80%) School Attendance Rate For Children In Families Receiving Cash And Medical Assistance From The State As A Condition Of Eligibility)

Sponsor: Stephen Casey

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Hopkins Hill Fire District (would Authorize The Hopkins Hill Fire District To Adopt A Two-tiered Tax Classification Plan. It Would Authorize The Hopkins Hill Fire District To Operate Under The Prior Year's Authorized Appropriation, If It Fails To Approve An Annual Appropriation)

Sponsor: Leonidas Raptakis

An Act Relating To "an Act To Incorporate The Quonochontaug Central Beach Fire District"

Sponsor: Dennis Algiere

An Act Relating To Highways -- Rhode Island Turnpike And Bridge Authority (would Provide Various Amendments Restricting Tolls On Bridges And Would Establish A Bridge Maintenance Fund To Provide For Said Bridge Maintenance.)

Sponsor: John Edwards

An Act Relating To Holidays And Days Of Special Observance -- Work On Holidays And Sundays (allow For Any Holiday Observance By The State, Excluding Sundays Which Is Not Designated By The Us Congress As A National Public Holiday To Be Observed By An Employer On Any Date Within The Same Calendar Year, Yet Subject To Certain Provisions)

Sponsor: Patricia Serpa

An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Employee Classification (would Grant Jurisdiction To The Workers' Compensation Court To Decide Whether An Individual Is An Employee Or An Independent Contractor In A Number Of Various Labor Contexts.)

Sponsor: Stephen Ucci

House Resolution Congratulating The East Greenwich High School Project Unify Team On Winning A Gold Medal At The 2013 Usa Volleyball Open National Championship

Sponsor: Antonio Giarrusso

An Act Relating To Education -- In-state Tuition Equity (would Identify Those Students Who Are Exempt From Paying Nonresident Tuition At Public Universities, Colleges Or Community Colleges.)

Sponsor: Grace Diaz

An Act Relating To Criminal Procedure -- Probation And Parole

Sponsor: Michael McCaffrey

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow Andrew Torrico Of Johnston, Rhode Island, To Join Amanda Gelsomino And Dante Lopardo In Marriage Within The Town Of Narragansett, Rhode Island, On Or About June 14, 2013)

Sponsor: Teresa Tanzi

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow George Benke, Of Chevy Chase, Maryland, To Join Cara Vaile Camacho And Adam Rex Clarence Hodge In Marriage Within The City Of Providence, Rhode Island, On Or About June 22, 2013.)

Sponsor: Maryellen Goodwin

An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions - Physicians Assistant

Sponsor: Adam Satchell

An Act Relating To Property - Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act (would Establish The Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act.)

Sponsor: Michael McCaffrey

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow Andrew Torrico Of Johnston, Rhode Island, To Join Amanda Gelsomino And Dante Lopardo In Marriage Within The Town Of Narragansett, Rhode Island, On Or About June 14, 2013.)

Sponsor: Teresa Tanzi

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Traffic Control Devices

Sponsor: Michael McCaffrey

An Act Relating To Libraries - State Publications Clearinghouse (would Authorize The Chairperson Of The Criarl Government Documents Committee To Designate Someone To Represent Them On The State Publications Clearinghouse Advisory Committee.)

Sponsor: Joy Hearn

An Act Relating To Property - Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act (act Would Establish The Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act.)

Sponsor: Michael Marcello

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow Antone Gerhardt Singsen, Iii, Of Watertown, Massachusetts, To Join Margaret Dana Singsen And Joseph Julian Kelly In Marriage Within The Town Of Bristol, Rhode Island, On Or About June 15, 2013.)

Sponsor: David Bates

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities - Audit Of Accounts And Installation Of Systems

Sponsor: Louis Dipalma

House Resolution Honoring Myra Shays’ Fifteen Years Of Service, Dedication, And Leadership To The Greater Providence Chapter Of Pflag

Sponsor: Edith Ajello

An Act Relating To Public Finance -- Office Of Management And Budget (would Require The Office Of Management And Budget, In Coordination With The Office Of Health And Human Services, To Complete A Comprehensive Mapping Initiative)

Sponsor: Ryan Pearson

Senate Resolution Expressing Sincere Condolences On The Passing Of Dora M. Paolucci

Sponsor: Frank Lombardo

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - The Rhode Island Training School For Youth Comprehensive Educational Programming Act (would Require That Students Who Are Sentenced To The Ritsy Remain Enrolled In Their Last Educational District. Also Provide That Such Students Are Also Deemed Enrolled In The Ritsy, Thus Setting Up A Dual Enrollment Program.)

Sponsor: Spencer Dickinson

An Act To Vacate The Forfeiture Or Revocation Of The Charter Of The Stamp Construction Co.

Sponsor: Thomas Winfield

An Act Relating To Health And Safety - Comprehensive Children's Jewelry Safety Act (would Require Children's Jewelry, Manufactured Or Sold Within One Hundred Eighty (180) Days After The Effective Date Of The Act, To Conform To Standards Promulgated By The American Society For Testing And Materials.)

Sponsor: James Sheehan

An Act To Create The Smithfield Consolidated Water District And To Provide For Its Powers And Duties (would Repeal The Public Laws Which Created The Smithfield And East Smithfield Water Districts Serving Smithfield And A Portion Of North Providence And Would Create A Single Consolidated District.)

Sponsor: Thomas Winfield

An Act To Vacate The Forfeiture Or Revocation Of The Charter For Clear Sky Construction, Inc.

Sponsor: Joseph Almeida

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Rhode Island Commerce Corporation - Rapid Rhody Lending Program (would Establish A New Small Business Lending Program In The Newly-established Rhode Island Commerce Corporation.)

Sponsor: Deborah Ruggiero

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Departments Of State Government (would Permit Department Directors To Enter Memoranda Of Understanding Providing For The Sharing Of Information Among Each Other That Would Improve The Effective Administration And Function Of Their Departments.)

Sponsor: Ryan Pearson

House Resolution Recognizing And Commending Jean-michel Arcand Upon Achieving Scouting's Most Distinguished Honor, The Rank Of Eagle Scout

Sponsor: Karen Macbeth

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Commission On Standards And Training (would Require Mandatory Training Standards To Provide Instruction For Police Officers And Trainees, In Identifying, Responding To, Handling, Investigating And Reporting All Incidents Involving Any Person With A Developmental Disability.)

Sponsor: John Lombardi

An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses - Weapons (would Amend The Definition Of "licensing Authorities" For Purposes Of This Chapter, By Removing City Or Town Clerks As The Licensing Authority For A City Or Town Where There Is No Chief Of Police Or Superintendent Of Police.)

Sponsor: Larry Valencia

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Video Lottery Terminal - Newport Grand (would Increase The Net Terminal Income Payable To Newport Grand, Llc For A Period Of Two (2) Years, Upon Which Time It Would Revert To The Old Rate.)

Sponsor: Marvin Abney

An Act Relating To Deceptive Trade Practices --model Fair Consumer Contracts Act (would Repeal Exemptions To The Deceptive Trade Practices Act. This Act Would Create The "model Fair Consumer Contracts Act" To Protect Consumers From Exploitive Contracts.)

Sponsor: Charlene Lima

House Resolution Recognizing And Commending Brandon Kelley Schofield On Achieving Scouting’s Most Distinguished Honor, The Rank Of Eagle Scout

Sponsor: Karen Macbeth

House Resolution Recognizing And Commending Nicholas James Liotta On Attaining The Rank Of Eagle Scout

Sponsor: Karen Macbeth

An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions - Automobile Body Repair Shops (would Create 2 Classifications For Full Collision Licenses Based Upon Certain Criteria And Require Insurance Carriers Authorized To Sell Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance To Conduct Auto Body Repair Labor Rate Surveys By Classification In Determining Reim)

Sponsor: Stephen Ucci

An Act Relating To Property - Residential Landlord And Tenant Act (would Prohibit A Landlord From Collecting Rent Weekly From Any Tenant That Is Employed And Paid Bi-weekly By The Tenant's Employer Pursuant To The Provisions Of Section 28-14-2.2, Upon Proof To The Landlord Of Said Bi-weekly Payments.)

Sponsor: Scott Guthrie

An Act Relating To Authorizing The Town Council Of The Town Of North Kingstown To Exempt From Taxation - Ocean State Soccer School, Inc. (would Authorize The Town Council Of The Town Of North Kingstown To Exempt From Taxation Ocean State Soccer School, Inc., A Non-profit Corporation, For Such A Period As It May Deem Advisable The Real And Personal Property.)

Sponsor: Doreen Costa

Senate Resolution Congratulating Stephanie Dichiro On Being Named The 2013 "cranston Public Schools' Teacher Of The Year"

Sponsor: Hanna Gallo

An Act Relating To Taxation (would Require Increased Transparency For Certain Existing Tax Credits, Deductions And Exemptions)

Sponsor: Michael Marcello

An Act Relating To Military Affairs And Defense (would Create Two (2) Additional Adjutant General Positions For Providing Assistance To The Adjutant General.)

Sponsor: Walter Felag

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Operators' And Chauffeurs' Licenses (would Require Distracted Driving Issues, Including Cell Phone Use, To Be Tested As Part Of The State Driver's License Exam.)

Sponsor: Joseph McNamara

An Act Relating To Insurance (would Enact The National Association Of Insurance Commissioners Risk Management And Own Risk And Solvency Assessment Model Act)

Sponsor: Kenneth Marshall

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow The Honorable Barbara A. Barrow To Join Lisa M. Bova And Brett M. Miga In Marriage Within The City Of Newport, Rhode Island, On Or About September 28, 2013.)

Sponsor: Louis Dipalma

An Act Relating To Elections -- Elective Meetings

Sponsor: James Sheehan

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow Jeremy Vanderheiden Of Malden, Massachusetts, To Join Lauren Ruth Sheffield And Shawn Michael Whitehead In Marriage Within The City Of Newport, Rhode Island, On Or About July 6, 2013.)

Sponsor: Nicholas Kettle

An Act Authorizing The Town Of East Greenwich To Acquire The Property, Assets And Personnel Of The East Greenwich Fire District

Sponsor: Dawson Hodgson

An Act Relating To Taxation - Property Subject To Taxation And Exempting From Taxation The Real And Personal Property Of The Prudence Island Historical And Preservation Society, Prudence Island, Rhode Island (would Allow The Town Of Portsmouth To Establish A Tax Exemption For Historic Preservation Sites, And Would Further Exempt All The Property Of The Prudence Island Historical And Preservation Society From Taxation, Provided It Is Used For Nonprofit Purposes)

Sponsor: Christopher Ottiano

An Act Validating And Ratifying Amendments To The Home Rule Charter Of The Town Of Richmond (would Validate And Ratify Amendments To The Home Rule Charter Of The Town Of Richmond, Which Amendments Were Adopted And Approved By The Electors Of The Town Of Richmond On November 6, 2012.)

Sponsor: Larry Valencia

An Act Validating And Ratifying Amendments To The Home Rule Charter Of The Town Of Richmond

Sponsor: Catherine Rumsey

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Operators' And Chauffeurs' Licenses

Sponsor: Michael McCaffrey

An Act Relating To Taxation - Sales And Use Taxes - Liability And Computation - Personal Income Tax (would Amend The Laws For Tax Exempt Artistic Communities To Include Certain Parts Of The City Of Pawtucket.)

Sponsor: James Doyle

An Act Relating To Education - Foundation Level School Support (would Repeal A Moratorium Providing That The Board Of Regents For Elementary And Secondary Education Would Not Grant Final Approval For Most School Construction Projects Between June 30, 2011, And June 30, 2014.)

Sponsor: Juan Pichardo

An Act Relating To Property (would Clarify And Reduce The Time After Which A Recorded Mortgage Would Be Unenforceable Against Real Estate Securing The Mortgage.)

Sponsor: Donald Lally

House Resolution Proclaiming May 15, 2013, Through June 15, 2013, As "tourette Syndrome Awareness Month"

Sponsor: Brian Newberry

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $258,866 For Cranston And $158,290.12 For Chariho In The Fiscal Year 2013-2014 State Budget (would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $258,866 To The City Of Cranston And The Sum Of $158,290.12 To Chariho In The Fiscal Year 2013-2014 State Budget.)

Sponsor: Hanna Gallo

An Act Relating To Military Affairs And Defense (would Create A Permanent Commission To Oversee The Maintenance And Preservation Of Veteran And Military Memorial Monuments.)

Sponsor: James McLaughlin

House Resolution Honoring Chief Library Officer Howard Boksenbaum On The Occasion Of His Retirement

Sponsor: Joy Hearn

An Act Relating To Property - Residential Landlord And Tenant Act (would Provide A Tenant Of A Foreclosed Property Greater Protection Against Eviction)

Sponsor: John Edwards

An Act Relating To Property - Forms And Effect Of Conveyances (would Provide That All Transfers Of A Mortgage Interest On Residential Property Be Recorded So As To Provide A Clean Chain Of Title For Consumers To Track The Owner Of Their Mortgage Loans, And Will Render Moot The Question Of Standing Of A Nominee)

Sponsor: William Conley

An Act Relating To Taxation (would Require Increased Transparency For Certain Existing Tax Credits/deductions/exemptions. The Biennial Tax Expenditure Report Would Require More Information About These Tax Benefits, Including The Name Of Recipients, And Value Of Foregone Revenue)

Sponsor: Frank Lombardo

An Act Relating To Education - Mayoral Academies (would Provide That A Mayoral Academy Charter School's Application Would Not Be Approved By The Board Of Education Unless The School Committee And The City Or Town Council Of Each Included Municipality Also Supported The Application.)

Sponsor: Frank Lombardi

House Resolution Recognizing August 11th, 2013, As "spirit Of '45 Day" In The State Of Rhode Island

Sponsor: Robert Phillips

House Resolution Congratulating The 2012-2013 Exeter/west Greenwich Wrestling Team On Its Championship Season

Sponsor: Larry Valencia

An Act Relating To Food And Drugs -- Taxation And Regulation Of Marijuana (would Create The "marijuana Regulation, Control And Taxation Act" Which Would Legalize The Possession Of Less Than One Ounce (1 Oz.) Or Less Of Marijuana, Marijuana Paraphernalia, And A Limited Amount Of Marijuana Plants)

Sponsor: Donna Nesselbush

Senate Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Harry W. Asquith, Jr., Esq.

Sponsor: Teresa Paiva-Weed

House Resolution Expressing Condolences

Sponsor: Nicholas Mattiello

An Act Validating And Ratifying Amendments To The Home Rule Charter Of The Town Of North Kingstown (would Ratify The Amendments To The Home Rule Charter Of The Town Of North Kingstown Passed By The Electors In 2010 And 2012)

Sponsor: Doreen Costa

An Act Relating To Health And Safety - Licensing Of Healthcare Facilities (would Extend Until July 1, 2016 The Moratorium On New Initial Licenses For Nursing Facilities As Well As Increases The Bed Capacity Of Any Existing Licensed Nursing Facility)

Sponsor: Maryellen Goodwin

An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Workers' Compensation Court (would Provide For The Recall Of A Workers' Compensation Court Judge By The Chief Justice Of The Supreme Court Consistent With The Recall Provisions Of All Other State Courts.)

Sponsor: Nicholas Mattiello

An Act Relating To Financial Institutions -- Powers And Operations (would Amend The Financial Institutions Lending Limits Language Of The General Laws To Ensure That Such Limits Are Also Applied To Derivative Transactions Entered Into By Financial Institutions.)

Sponsor: Cale Keable

An Act Relating To Criminal Procedure - Sentence And Execution (would Provide For The Priority Of Restitution Payments To Victims Of Crime Once Restitution Is Determined.)

Sponsor: Michael McCaffrey

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow Ann S. Clarke Of Somerville, Massachusetts, To Join Mollie Toliver Stone And Brian Keith Kirkwood, Ii, In Marriage Within The City Of East Providence, Rhode Island, On Or About June 30, 2013)

Sponsor: Gregg Amore

An Act Relating To Courts And Civil Procedure - General Powers Of Supreme And Superior Courts (would Require The Approval Of The Supreme Court Of Any Rules Regulating The Practice, Procedure And Business Of The Workers' Compensation Court Consistent With The Procedures In Effect For All Other Courts)

Sponsor: Joseph Shekarchi

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow The Honorable Peter F. Kilmartin Of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, To Join Toni Autiello And Bryan Gravel In Marriage Within The City Of Newport, Rhode Island, On Or About July 7, 2013)

Sponsor: Raymond Johnston

An Act Relating To Courts And Civil Procedure - General Powers Of Supreme And Superior Courts (would Require The Approval Of The Supreme Court Of Any Rules Regulating The Practice, Procedure And Business Of The Workers' Compensation Court Consistent With The Procedures In Effect For All Other Courts.)

Sponsor: Michael McCaffrey

An Act Relating To Education -- School Committees And Superintendents (would Require That Individuals Who Are Current/prospective Volunteers Of A School Department And Who May Have Direct And Unmonitored Contact With Children And/or Students On School Premises Would Be Required To Undergo A State Criminal Background Check)

Sponsor: Joseph McNamara

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Parking Facilities And Privileges

Sponsor: Maryellen Goodwin

An Act Relating To Taxation -- Business Corporation Tax

Sponsor: Frank Lombardi

An Act Relating To Insurance (would Make Changes To Insurance Statutes)

Sponsor: Brian Kennedy

An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Workers' Compensation Court (would Provide For The Recall Of A Workers' Compensation Court Judge By The Chief Justice Of The Supreme Court Consistent With The Recall Provisions Of All Other State Courts.)

Sponsor: Michael McCaffrey

Joint Resolution Supporting "the Whole Child Initiative"

Sponsor: Raymond Gallison

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow Richard Fox Of Rutland, Massachusetts, To Join Jillian Fox Nowak And Justin Timothy Whitlock In Marriage Within The Town Of Narragansett, Rhode Island, On Or About September 27, 2013)

Sponsor: Teresa Tanzi

Senate Resolution Congratulating Juanita Sanchez High School For Winning The 2012-2013 Rhode Island Division Iii State Girls Basketball Championship

Sponsor: Juan Pichardo

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Health And Human Services (would Create A Program Integrity Division Within The Office Of Health And Human Services To Help Prevent, Detect, And Prosecute Medicaid And Public Assistance Fraud.)

Sponsor: Kenneth Marshall

An Act Relating To Delinquent And Dependent Children - Proceedings In Family Court (would Give Foster Parents, Pre-adoptive Parents Or Relatives Providing Care For A Child The Right To Attend Hearings With Respect To The Child, File Reports With The Court And Receive Verbal And Written Notice Of The Results Of The Hearing.)

Sponsor: Stephen Archambault

An Act Relating To Taxation - Powers And Duties Of Fire Districts (would Provide Fire Districts With The Power To Adopt Tax Classification Rates And Operate Under A Previous Fiscal Year's Budget Under Certain Circumstances. Also Subject Fire Districts To Audit Of Accounts And Installation Of Systems.)

Sponsor: Scott Guthrie

An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers -- The Energy Reform Act Of 2013 (would Facilitate, Promote, And Support The Development Of Newly Developed Renewable Energy Resources. In Addition, The Act Would Extend The Distributed Generation Contracts Program.)

Sponsor: Susan Sosnowski

Senate Resolution Proclaiming The Month Of May, 2013, To Be "brain Tumor Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island

Sponsor: Maryellen Goodwin

House Resolution Recognizing Fidelity Investments' 15th Anniversary On Its Smithfield, Rhode Island, Campus

Sponsor: Thomas Winfield

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow Robert C. Stewart Of Holliston, Massachusetts, To Join Erica Diane Cioffi And Arthur Jeffrey Desolis In Marriage Within The City Of Warwick, Rhode Island, On Or About April 26, 2014.)

Sponsor: Joseph McNamara

An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers - Duties Of Utilities And Carriers (would Require That All Electric Public Utilities Assess The Various Businesses Located Upon A Parcel Of Real Property Utilizing The Lowest Gross Receipts Tax Available To Any One Tenant Located In A Manufacturing Or Industrial Complex.)

Sponsor: Ryan Pearson

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Establishing An Office Of Inspector General (would Establish The Office Of Inspector General As An Independent Administrative Agency Charged With The Purpose Of Preventing And Detecting Fraud, Waste And Abuse, And Mismanagement In The Expenditure Of Public Funds.)

Sponsor: Leonidas Raptakis

An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses - Gambling And Lotteries (would Repeal The Provisions Of Section 11-19-17 Pertaining To The Invalidity Of Instruments Won In Bets On Races Or Fights)

Sponsor: Edith Ajello

An Act Relating To Adjudication Of Traffic Offenses - Surcharge For Highway Repair (would Establish A Surcharge Of $5.00 On The Payment Of Traffic Offenses To Be Paid Over To The Department Of Transportation To Fund Highway Repair And Maintenance.)

Sponsor: Frank Lombardo

An Act Relating To Taxation - Business Corporation Tax And Franchise Tax (would Refund A Portion Of The Minimum Tax Paid To Corporations Whose Gross Receipts Are Less Than Five Hundred Dollars ($500), But Never More Than The Five Hundred Dollars ($500) Minimum Tax Paid)

Sponsor: Leonidas Raptakis

House Resolution Expressing Our Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Charles M. Borders, Jr.

Sponsor: Michael Chippendale

An Act Relating To Education - The Education Equity And Property Tax Relief Act (would Amend The Calculation Of The Permanent Foundation Education Aid To School Districts. The Act Would Make An Adjustment Based Upon Students Residing In Qualified Low Income Housing.)

Sponsor: Roger Picard

An Act Relating To Education -- The Education Equity And Property Tax Relief Act (would Delete The Provisions Of Section 16-7-34.3 Regarding Reimbursement By The State For Conventional Public Housing Students. This Act Would Add Similar Language To Section 16-7.2-6 To Provide Permanent Foundation Education Aid Funding.)

Sponsor: Roger Picard

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Administration Of State Departments (would Require State Agencies Which Are Required By Statute To Promulgate Rules And Regulations To Do So Within Ninety Days Of The Enactment Of The Requiring Statute. This Act Would Also Require That The General Assembly Ratify Said Rules And Regulations)

Sponsor: Charlene Lima

House Resolution Recognizing The Westerly High School Unified Basketball Team On Winning The Rhode Island Division Iv Unified Basketball State Championship

Sponsor: Samuel Azzinaro

An Act Relating To Courts And Civil Procedure

Sponsor: Christopher Blazejewski

An Act Relating To Education -- The Rhode Island Board Of Education Act (would Require The Ri Board Of Education To Implement Practices Designed To Improve Coordination Between The State's Institutions Of Higher Learning.)

Sponsor: Hanna Gallo

An Act Relating To Insurance -- The Standard Nonforfeiture Law For Life Insurance

Sponsor: Roger Picard

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Wastewater Treatment Plants (would Require The Department Of Environmental Management To Provide Public Notice Of The Opportunity To The Public To Submit Comments And Request A Hearing On A Draft Permit For A Major Pollutant Elimination System)

Sponsor: Arthur Handy

An Act Relating To Insurance -- Long-term Care Insurance (would Amend The Registration Filing Date For Insurance Companies Governed By The Applicable Provisions Of The General Laws)

Sponsor: Cale Keable

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages

Sponsor: Gayle Goldin

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow George Lewis To Join Carol Ann Tanury And Kevin Matthew O'day In Marriage Within The City Of Providence, Rhode Island, On Or About May 25, 2013)

Sponsor: Maria Cimini

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow Michael Crepeau To Join Edward A. Gingras And Maria Vasconcellos In Marriage On Or About June 22, 2013, Within The Town Of North Kingstown, Rhode Island.)

Sponsor: Brian Newberry

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow Michael Crepeau To Join Adam P. Vasconcellos, M.d., And Mansi G. Shah In Marriage On Or About June 29, 2013, Within The City Of Providence, Rhode Island.)

Sponsor: Brian Newberry

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow The Honorable Ann M. Rand To Join Jacqueline Marie Richardson And Jonathan Balzano-brookes In Marriage Within The Town Of Jamestown, Rhode Island, On Or About June 29, 2013.)

Sponsor: Deborah Ruggiero

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow John M. Roney To Join Martha Claire Beckman And Benjamin Paul Baumes In Marriage Within The City Of Providence, Rhode Island, On Or About June 8, 2013.)

Sponsor: Gayle Goldin

Senate Resolution Recognizing May 15th As "peace Officers Memorial Day" And Celebrating The Week Of May 12th - 18th, 2013 As "national Police Week" In The State Of Rhode Island

Sponsor: William Conley

An Act Relating To Human Services - Public Assistance Act (would Provide That A Recipient Of Direct Cash Assistance On Electronic Benefit Cards Shall Not Utilize That Benefit To Purchase Alcoholic Beverages, Lottery Tickets Or Tobacco Products)

Sponsor: Arthur Corvese

Senate Resolution Proclaiming May As "better Speech And Hearing Month" In The State Of Rhode Island

Sponsor: Hanna Gallo

An Act Relating To Taxation -- Arts District (would Permit City And Town Councils To Designate Arts Districts And Arts And Entertainment Districts Within The Respective Municipalities. Residents Of Such Districts Would Be Eligible For Tax Exemptions.)

Sponsor: Elizabeth Crowley

An Act Relating To Insurance -- Gender Rating (would Provide That Insurance Companies Shall Not Vary The Premium Rates Charged For A Health Coverage Plan Based On The Gender Of The Individual Policy Holder, Enrollee, Subscriber, Or Member.)

Sponsor: Susan Sosnowski

An Act Relating To Taxation (would Exempt From Sales And Use Taxes Containers And Storage Containers Designed For The Purpose Of Safely Storing Firearms)

Sponsor: Deborah Fellela

Senate Resolution Honoring Chief Library Officer Howard Boksenbaum On The Occasion Of His Retirement

Sponsor: David Bates

An Act Amending The Charter Of The Town Of North Providence (would Amend The Procedures Within The Town Charter Of North Providence Calling For Notice In Accordance With State Laws Or Local Ordinances.)

Sponsor: Stephen Archambault

An Act Relating To Human Services -- The Rhode Island Works Program (would Allow People Initially Eligible For Child Care Assistance To Remain Eligible So Long As Their Income Does Not Exceed 225% Of The Federal Poverty Level And Child Care Is Necessary In Order To Maintain Employment.)

Sponsor: Elizabeth Crowley

An Act Relating To Waters And Navigation -- The Ocean State Regional Water Authority (would Establish The Ocean State Regional Water Authority.)

Sponsor: Christopher Blazejewski

House Resolution Proclaiming May 13-17, 2013, As "bike-to-work Week" In The State Of Rhode Island

Sponsor: Arthur Handy

An Act Relating To Financial Institutions - Small Loan Lenders (would Repeal The Provisions Of The General Laws Allowing Deferred Deposit Providers, Also Known As "payday Lenders.")

Sponsor: Frank Ferri

An Act Relating To Taxation (would Repeal The $500 Minimum Tax On Corporations, Limited Liability Companies And Partnerships.)

Sponsor: Michael McCaffrey

An Act Relating To Health And Safety - Solid Waste

Sponsor: Susan Sosnowski

An Act Relating To Taxation -- Service Disabled Veteran Business Tax Credit

Sponsor: Frank Lombardi

House Resolution Honoring Captain Lewis Lockhart For His Heroism During World War Ii

Sponsor: Peter Martin

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $1,750,000 Of Capital Funds To Rhode Island Housing (authorizes The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $1,750,000 For The Completion Of 69 Units Of Housing For Homeless Veterans And Their Families.)

Sponsor: Juan Pichardo

An Act Relating To Heath And Safety -- Correctional Healthcare Act (would Establish The Correctional Healthcare Act In Order To Reduce The Costs Of Correctional Healthcare)

Sponsor: William Walaska

An Act Relating To Taxation - Sales Tax (require The State, Whenever There Is A Budget Surplus In Excess Of Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000), To Return To The Cities And Towns A Portion Of The Sales Taxes Collected In That Municipality)

Sponsor: Jan Malik

An Act Relating To Human Services -- Public Assistance (would Require Picture Identification On All (ebt) Electronic Benefit Transfer Cards Issued To Administer This Program)

Sponsor: Mary Messier

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Operator Licenses - State Tax Payments (would Allow Those Who Are Subject To License Or Registration Non-renewal As A Result Of Failure To Pay Taxes To Obtain A Conditional Renewal During Their Period Of Unemployment)

Sponsor: Jeremiah O'Grady

An Act Relating To "an Act To Create The Bristol County Water Authority And To Provide For It's Powers And Duties" (would Amend The Bristol County Water Authority Act By Specifying How By-laws May Be Amended And How Directors, Officers And Employees May Serve)

Sponsor: Jan Malik

An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers -- Composition Of Commission -- Terms -- Vacancies (would Allow Inclusionary Zoning Ordinances To Provide That Affordable Housing Must Be Built On-site Or, In The Alternative, Be Produced Off-site, By Donation And/or By The Payment Of A Fee-in-lieu Of The Construction Or Provision Of Affordable Housing Uni)

Sponsor: Arthur Handy

An Act Relating To Education -- Maintenance Of Order On Campus (would Require Campus Police Officers Who Have Successfully Completed The Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy Or Its Equivalent, And A Firearms Training Program As Required Under Section 11-47-15.1, To Carry A Firearm)

Sponsor: Joseph Almeida

An Act Relating To Taxation -- Personal Income Tax (would Add The Enterprise Zone Tax Credit To The List Of Tax Credits Available To The Taxpayers In Computing Tax Liability Under This Chapter.)

Sponsor: Elaine Coderre

An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions -- Naturopathic Physicians (would Provide For The Licensing And Regulation Of Naturopathic Physicians.)

Sponsor: Roger Picard

An Act Relating To Public Officers And Employees -- Retirement System--contributions And Benefits

Sponsor: Catherine Rumsey

Senate Resolution Recognizing The Accomplishments Of The Providence Career And Technical Academy's Girls' And Boys' Robotics Teams

Sponsor: Harold Metts

An Act Relating To "an Act To Create The Bristol County Water Authority And To Provide For It's Powers And Duties" (would Amend The Bristol County Water Authority Act By Specifying How By-laws May Be Amended And How Directors, Officers And Employees May Serve.)

Sponsor: David Bates

House Resolution Honoring 2nd Lt. Robert E. Thorpe For His Heroism During Wwii

Sponsor: Peter Martin

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities - Rhode Island Community Preservation Act (would Establish The Rhode Island Community Preservation Act To Promote Capital Investment And Development Within Rhode Island Communities)

Sponsor: Deborah Ruggiero

An Act In Amendment Of An Act Passed At The January Session A.d. 1942 Entitled "an Act To Incorporate The Western Coventry Fire District" (would Ratify A Number Of Changes To The Legislative Charter Of The Western Coventry Fire District As Approved By The Voters Of The District On November 15, 2012.)

Sponsor: Nicholas Kettle

An Act Validating And Ratifying Amendments To The Home Rule Charter Of The Town Of North Kingstown (would Ratify Amendments To The North Kingstown Home Rule Charter As Approved By The Electors Of North Kingstown On November 2, 2010.)

Sponsor: James Sheehan

An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses - Burglary And Breaking And Entering (would Clarify, Delineate And Increase Penalties For Breaking And Entering And Would Provide For Increased Sanctions When Breaking And Entering Is Committed When There Is Someone Within The Premises)

Sponsor: Katherine Kazarian

An Act In Amendment Of An Act Passed At The January Session A.d. 1942 Entitled "an Act To Incorporate The Western Coventry Fire District"

Sponsor: Michael Chippendale

An Act Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages (would Allow Howard Wayne Nesbitt To Join Melissa Nesbitt Reeves And Frederick Robert Pierce, Jr., In Marriage Within The Town Of West Warwick, Rhode Island, On Or About June 1, 2013)

Sponsor: Patricia Morgan

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Central Coventry Fire District Annual Appropriation (would Provide Fire Districts With The Power To Adopt Tax Classification Rates, Adopt Supplemental Taxes And Operate Under A Previous Fiscal Year's Budget Under Certain Circumstances)

Sponsor: Scott Guthrie

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Motor Vehicle Offenses (would Grant Judges And Magistrates The Authority To Prohibit Drivers Adjudicated Of Certain Motor Vehicle Offenses From Operating A Motor Vehicle That Is Not Equipped With An Ignition Interlock System)

Sponsor: Stephen Ucci

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Special License For Motorcycles, Motor Scooters, And Other Motor Driven Cycles (would Require Passengers Of Motorcycles Or Motor Scooters To Wear Helmets Approved By The Department Of Motor Vehicles.)

Sponsor: Gregg Amore

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities - State Aid (would Allow Cities And Towns To Receive State Aid In Lieu Of Taxes Not Paid By Federal Government Facilities Located In Their Jurisdictions)

Sponsor: Louis Dipalma

An Act Relating To Education - Maintenance Of Order On Campus (would Provide That Campus Police Who Have Completed The Requisite Training Programs May Carry Firearms.)

Sponsor: Doreen Costa

An Act Relating To General Assembly - Joint Committee Of The Repealer (would Create The Joint Committee Of The Repealer To Compile Suggestions For Repeal Of Statutes, Regulations, And Executive Orders Received From Citizens, Businesses, And Government Agencies)

Sponsor: John Edwards

An Act Relating To Taxation - Imaging Services Surcharge (would Mandate That The Annual Aggregate Amount Collected On A Per Month Basis Would Not Be More Than $300,000 Pertaining To The Surcharge That Is Imposed In The Net Patient Revenue Received By Every Provider In Each Month At A Rate Of 2%)

Sponsor: Louis Dipalma

An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- The Rhode Island Cesspool Act (would Amend The Law On Cesspools By Updating The Terminology Of "individual Sewage Disposal System" (isds) To That Of "onsite Wastewater Treatment System (owts)

Sponsor: Teresa Tanzi

An Act Relating To Education -- Children With Disabilities (require The Party Who Files For An Impartial Due Process Hearing Pursuant To 34 Cfr Section 300.507 Et Seq. Has The Burden Of Going Forward With Evidence And The Public Agency Has The Burden Of Proving Appropriateness Of The Child’s Program Or Placement)

Sponsor: Eileen Naughton

An Act Relating To General Assembly - Permanent Joint Committee On Naming All New Buildings, Bridges, Edifices, And Other State Constructions (would Name The I-195 Providence River Bridge The "william D. Warner Memorial Bridge.")

Sponsor: Cale Keable

An Act Relating To Domestic Relations -- Marriage Licenses (provide For An Additional Fee Of $46.00 For Each Marriage License Of Which $44.00 Would Be Transmitted To The General Treasurer To Fund The Domestic Violence Prevention Programs And $2.00 Of Which Would Be Retained By The City/town Issuing The License)

Sponsor: Elaine Coderre

Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendments To The Constitution Of The State (we The People)

Sponsor: Arthur Handy

An Act Relating To Human Services - Public Assistance (would Increase The State's Monthly Share Of Supplementary Assistance To The Supplementary Security Income Program From $332.00 To $538.00. This Act Would Also Provide Guidelines To Promote Reimbursement Rate Reform For Assisted Living.)

Sponsor: Louis Dipalma

An Act Relating To Human Services -- Public Assistance (would Increase The State Social Security Income Enhanced Reimbursement For Low-income Individuals In Assisted Living To $538 Monthly.)

Sponsor: Louis Dipalma

An Act In Further Amendment Of The Public Laws Which Created And Amended The Corporate Charters Of The Coventry Fire District, The Western Fire District, And The Hopkins Hill District

Sponsor: Jared Nunes

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Operators' And Chauffeurs' Licenses (would Require Parents Of Certain Applicants Under This Section To Take A Free Required Course On The Content Of The Driver Education Curriculum For Graduated Licenses)

Sponsor: Anastasia Williams

An Act Amending The Charter Of The Town Of North Providence (would Amend The Procedures Within The Town Charter Of North Providence Calling For Notice In Accordance With State Laws Or Local Ordinances)

Sponsor: Arthur Corvese

Senate Resolution Proclaiming May 10th, 2013, To Be "lupus Day" In The State Of Rhode Island

Sponsor: Juan Pichardo

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $500,000 For The Jason Project

Sponsor: Patricia Serpa

An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses - Law Practice (would Preclude Police Officers, Unless Duly Admitted Members Of The Rhode Island Bar Association, From Practicing Law In This State)

Sponsor: Patrick O'Neil

An Act Relating To Taxation -- Sales Tax (would Eliminate The Tax On Pet Care Services.)

Sponsor: Susan Sosnowski

An Act Relating To Taxation (would Authorize The City Of Woonsocket To Levy Supplemental Taxes For Fiscal Year 2012-2013 And Authorize A Homestead Exemption For Elderly Residents Commencing Fiscal Year 2013-2014, And Thereafter.)

Sponsor: Marc Cote

An Act Relating To Courts And Civil Procedure - Statutory Interest (effective January 1, 2014, The Statutory Interest Assessment Civil Action Updates Would Be Decreased From Twelve Percent (12%) Per Annum To Six (6%) Per Annum)

Sponsor: Michael Marcello

An Act Relating To Courts And Civil Procedure (would Abolish The Legal Doctrine Of Joint And Several Liability In Rhode Island)

Sponsor: Patricia Morgan

An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Women's Right To Know Act (would Establish Informed Consent Procedures For Women Seeking Abortions)

Sponsor: Peter Palumbo

An Act Relating To Courts And Civil Procedure - Governmental Tort Liability (would Raise The Threshold For Damages Against A City, Town, Or Fire District From One Hundred Thousand Dollars To Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And Further Would Allow Said Employees To Be Sued Only Under Certain Conditions)

Sponsor: Michael Marcello

An Act Relating To Health And Safety (would Ban Abortions Solely As A Means Of Sex Selection)

Sponsor: Deborah Fellela

An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Fetal Protection Act (would Establish The Fetal Protection Act)

Sponsor: John Edwards

An Act Relating To Health And Safety - Partial - Birth Abortion (would Repeal Chapter 23-4.12 Of The General Laws Entitled "partial-birth Abortion" In Its Entirety And Results In Place Thereof With Language That Creates A Prohibition Of Partial-birth Abortions)

Sponsor: Patricia Serpa

An Act Relating To Public Property -- Acquisition Of Land (require The State Properties Committee To Consider Access To Public Transportation When Selecting A Site For A Public Facility And To State Specific Reasons For The Lack Of Accessibility When They Select A Site Less Than .5 Mile From Public Transportation)

Sponsor: Maria Cimini

An Act Relating To General Assembly - Joint Committee Of The Repealer

Sponsor: Erin Lynch Prata

An Act Relating To Courts And Civil Procedure - Governmental Tort Liability (would Allow Town, City, And Fire District Employees Or Officials To Be Sued Under Certain Conditions.)

Sponsor: Michael Marcello

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Medicaid Fraud And Waste Prevention (would Implement Fraud And Waste Detection And Reduction Solutions Within The State Medicaid, Rite Care And Rite Share Programs.)

Sponsor: Elizabeth Crowley

An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions - Confidentiality Of Health Care Communications And Information (would Enumerate Additional Patient's Rights With Regards To Their Confidential Healthcare Information.)

Sponsor: Maria Cimini

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles - Comprehensive Racial Profiling Prevention Act Of 2013 (would Enact The “comprehensive Racial Profiling Prevention Act Of 2013)

Sponsor: Harold Metts

House Resolution Congratulating The Ocean House On Earning The Coveted Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Hotel Designation

Sponsor: Samuel Azzinaro

An Act Relating To Property - Mortgage Foreclosure And Sale (would Require Mortgagees And Grantees Of Foreclosed Property To Pay All Applicable Fines And Penalties Assessed By A Municipality On Or Before The Date A Foreclosure Deed Is Recorded)

Sponsor: Joseph Almeida

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Executive Office Of Economic Development (would Create A New Executive Office Of Economic Development, Specify Its Membership, Powers And Duties, And Would Transfer To It The Present Powers And Duties Of The Office Of Economic Development)

Sponsor: Antonio Giarrusso

An Act Relating To Taxation -- Sugar-sweetened Beverage Tax (would Impose A Tax On Distributors, Manufacturers And Wholesalers Of Sugar Sweetened Beverages, Which Revenue Would Fund The Prevention And Wellness Trust Fund)

Sponsor: Edith Ajello

Senate Resolution Congratulating Nisa Villareal On Being Named The 2013 "distinguished Young Woman Of Ri"

Sponsor: Frank Lombardo

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Economic Policy Advisory Commission (epac) (create The "governor's Advisory Commission On Economic Policy", And Provide For The Composition And Duties Of Its Members And Their Compensation.)

Sponsor: Antonio Giarrusso

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Medical Assistance

Sponsor: Maria Cimini

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities - Eminent Domain Proceedings (would Exclude Property In The Town Of Scituate Delineated As Lot 1 Plat 38, Consisting Of 67 Acres, From Being Subject To Eminent Domain Proceedings By The Municipal Public Building Authority)

Sponsor: Stephen Ucci

House Resolution Expressing Condolences

Sponsor: Nicholas Mattiello

An Act Relating To The City Of Woonsocket (would Ratify Certain Amendments Made To The Home Rule Charter As Approved By The Electors Of The City Of Woonsocket On Or About November 8, 2011.)

Sponsor: Marc Cote

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Executive Office Of Economic Development (would Establish The Executive Office Of Economic Development, And Would Set Forth The Responsibilities Of This Office. It Would Further Provide For The Appointment Of Secretary Of The Executive Office Of Economic Development.)

Sponsor: Antonio Giarrusso

Senate Resolution Congratulating Patrol Officer Michael Chappell For Being Named The Richmond Grange #6 2013 Community Service"police Officer Of The Year"

Sponsor: Susan Sosnowski

An Act Relating To Insurance -- Unfair Competition And Practices

Sponsor: Dawson Hodgson

An Act Relating To Insurance - Motor Vehicle Property Damage Claims Settlement Act (would Create The Motor Vehicle Property Manager Settlement Act To Ensure Fair Claims Settlement Practices With Regard To Motor Vehicle Property Damage Claims.)

Sponsor: Maryellen Goodwin

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Electronic Confirmation And Compliance System (would Create An Electronic Automobile And Commercial Vehicle Liability Insurance Confirmation And Compliance System In The State. Also, The Financial Penalties Would Be Increased.)

Sponsor: Dominick Ruggerio

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Motor Fuel Tax (would Reduce The Tax Per Gallon On All Taxable Gallons Of Gasoline Sold Or Used In This State From Thirty-two Cents ($0.32) Per Gallon To Twenty-seven Cents ($0.27) Per Gallon.)

Sponsor: Walter Felag

An Act Relating To Domestic Relations - Persons Eligible To Marry (marriage Equality)

Sponsor: Arthur Handy

Senate Resolution Honoring Buddy Cianci On His Induction Into The Rhode Island Radio Hall Of Fame

Sponsor: Maryellen Goodwin

Senate Resolution Proclaiming And Recognizing May 2, 2013, As The National Day Of Prayer In The State Of Rhode Island

Sponsor: Harold Metts

An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Operators' And Chauffeurs' Licenses (would Require A Parent, Or Guardian Of A Person Under Eighteen (18) Applying For The Graduated Driver's License To Take The Course Of Instruction On The License Provided By The Community College Of Ri)

Sponsor: Stephen Archambault

House Resolution Commemorating The 48th Annual Celebration Of Gaspee Days

Sponsor: Joseph McNamara

Senate Resolution Expressing Sincere Condolences On The Passing Of H. Eddy Callahan

Sponsor: Teresa Paiva-Weed

An Act Relating To Taxation - Emergency Preparation (would Create A 3 Day Sales Tax Exemption For The Sale Of Emergency Preparation Supplies During The Weekend Of The Victory Day Holiday.)

Sponsor: David Bates

An Act Relating To Elections --mail Ballots (would Allow Voters To File Emergency Mail Ballot Applications Without Setting Forth The Fact That Necessitated The Application)

Sponsor: Marvin Abney

An Act Relating To Business And Professions - Laundries (would Require Dry Cleaners Either To Post A List Containing Retail Price, Including Taxes For Charges Of Each Type Of Garment Except For Garments Requiring Special Handling Or To Display A Printed Leaflet/flyer Of These Prices In Conspicuous Location)

Sponsor: Roger Picard

An Act Relating To Education - Health And Safety Of Pupils (would Authorize Cities And Towns To Have A School Resource Officer In Every Public School)

Sponsor: Michael Chippendale

An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Weapons (would Require Any Person Requesting A License Or Permit To Carry A Pistol Or Revolver Upon His Or Her Person To Undergo A National Criminal Records Check And Would Limit Those Authorized To Issue Said License Or Permit To The Office Of Attorney General.)

Sponsor: Larry Valencia

An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Possession Of Firearms By Minors (would Deem The Possession Of Any Firearm By A Minor Unlawful Unless The Minor Holds A Proper Permit And Unless The Minor Is In The Presence Of A Parent Or Guardian Or Supervising Adult At All Times)

Sponsor: Grace Diaz

An Act Relating To Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities And Hospitals -- Relief From Disqualifiers Board (would Create The Relief From Disqualifier Board Which Would Hear Petitions From Person Seeking Relief From A Federal Firearms Disability.)

Sponsor: Elaine Coderre

An Act Relating To Public Property And Works -- Subcontractor Payment Act (would Create The Subcontractor Payment Act To Provide Subcontractors A Method To Enforce And Collect Payment For Work Performed On Certain Public Works Contracts.)

Sponsor: Hanna Gallo

Senate Resolution Posthumously Honoring Robert J. Sullivan On His Induction Into The Rhode Island Radio Hall Of Fame

Sponsor: Teresa Paiva-Weed

An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses - Weapons (would Make A Number Of Changes To The Statutes Relating To The Sale And Possession Of Weapons And To The Penalties For Violating The Same.)

Sponsor: Gregg Amore

An Act Relating To Taxation - Rhode Island New Qualified Jobs Incentive Act Of 2013 (would Create A Financial Incentive For Business Entities To Create New Jobs By Offering A Business Tax Reduction)

Sponsor: Joseph Shekarchi

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Video Lottery Terminal - Newport Grand (would Authorize The Allocation Of An Additional Seven Hundred And Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000) Of Promotional Points, Pursuant To The Promotional Points Program For Newport Grand For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2013.)

Sponsor: William San Bento

An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Weapons (prohibit Cities/towns From Providing The Name, Address, Date Of Birth Of A Person Who Has Applied For License/permit To Carry A Concealed Pistol/revolver Except To Other Law Enforcement Agencies When Necessary To Perform Background Checks On An Applicant)

Sponsor: Michael Chippendale

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - I-195 Redevelopment Act Of 2011 (would Impose A Fifty Dollar ($50.00) Per Semester Fee To Out Of State Students Attending Brown University, The Rhode Island School Of Design, And Johnson And Wales University For The Restricted Use By The I-195 Revelopment Commission)

Sponsor: John Carnevale

House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study Why Rhode Island Is One Of Four States Not Providing Data To The National Instant Criminal Background Checks System Index

Sponsor: Patricia Morgan

An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions - Electricians (would Include The Maintenance Of Certain Electrical Components Within The Purview Of This Chapter.)

Sponsor: Frank Lombardi

An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Weapons (would Provide For The Destruction Of The Application Records For The Purchase Of A Rifle Or Shotgun, If An Applicant Is Disqualified Under The Applicable Provisions Of The General Laws)

Sponsor: Michael Chippendale

An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers -- Public Transit Investment (would Include Public Transit In The Rhode Island Highway Maintenance Fund And Accelerate The Surcharges That Support The Fund)

Sponsor: Jeremiah O'Grady

An Act Relating To Taxation - Cigarette Tax (would Prohibit The Granting Of A License Under Chapter 44-1 20, The “cigarette Tax,” To An Applicant That Is A Health Care Facility Or That Maintains A Health Care Facility License)

Sponsor: Arthur Corvese

An Act Relating To Education -- The Education Equity And Property Tax Relief Act (would Accelerate The Transition Plan For Calculating State Aid To Education)

Sponsor: Mia Ackerman

An Act Relating To Courts And Civil Procedure -- Courts (would Vest With The Governor The Sole Authority To Nominate, On The Basis Of Merit, From A List Submitted By The Judicial Nominating Commission With The Advice And Consent Of The Senate, All Judges And Magistrates, To All Courts.)

Sponsor: Dawson Hodgson

Senate Resolution Expressing Profound Sympathy On The Passing Of Anna L. Pinga

Sponsor: Nicholas Kettle

An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations - The Rhode Island Jobs Match Enhancement Program (would Establish The Rhode Island Jobs Match Enhancement Program To Streamline And Enhance The Efficiency Of The Department Of Labor And Training.)

Sponsor: Donna Walsh

An Act Relating To Exempting From Taxation The Real And Personal Property Of Mountain Of Fire And Miracles Ministries

Sponsor: Mary Messier

An Act Relating To Taxation -- Sales And Use Taxes--liability And Computation (would Provide For A Sales Tax Exemption And Income Tax Credit For United States Flags Manufactured Within The United States.)

Sponsor: Kenneth Marshall

House Resolution Extending Congratulations

Sponsor: Nicholas Mattiello

An Act Relating To Taxation - Imaging Services Surcharge (would Place A Cap On The Total Amount Allowed To Be Collected Pursuant To The Surcharge On Net Patient Revenue Under This Section.)

Sponsor: Joy Hearn

An Act Relating To Health And Safety - Rhode Island Coordinated Health Planning Act Of 2006 (would Amend Existing Law To Adopt The Findings Of The 2007 Department Of Health Report "coordinated Health Planning In Rhode Island" In Order To, Among Other Things, Establish A Rhode Island Health Planning Authority)

Sponsor: Frank Ferri

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Establishment Of The Community Senior Services Grant Program (would Establish The Community Senior Services Grant Program In The Division Of Elderly Affairs In The Dhs, To Provide Financial Assistance And Incentives To Local Governments And Nonprofit Agencies To Operate Senior Centers/other Senior Services Programs)

Sponsor: Louis Dipalma

House Resolution Expressing Condolences

Sponsor: Nicholas Mattiello

An Act Relating To Taxation -- Estate Taxation (would Require The State Tax Administrator To Provide Written Notice Of The Existence Of A Lien On Real Property Owned By The Decedent, To His Or Her Executor, Administrator, Heirs-at-law And Surviving Joint Tenant)

Sponsor: Arthur Corvese

Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study The Feasibility Of Establishing A Location At A Rhode Island College For Rhode Island Veterans To Go And Get Help With School Work And/or Post-traumatic Syndrome Disorders

Sponsor: Karen Macbeth

An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions - Underground Utility Contractors (would Establish Provisions, Qualifications And Procedures For Licensing Underground Utility Contractors Engaged In The Laying Or Repairing Of Underground Utilities.)

Sponsor: William Walaska

An Act Relating To Taxation - Personal Income Tax (would Provide That Any Modification Reducing Federal Adjusted Gross Income For Losses From Wagering Transactions Be Limited To The Extent Of The Gains From Such Transactions.)

Sponsor: Frank Ciccone

House Resolution Congratulating Rhode Island Native And University Of Louisville Basketball Player Mike Marra For His Outstanding Basketball Career And On Being An Integral Part Of Louisville's 2012-2013 Championship Season In Ncaa Men's Basketball

Sponsor: Thomas Winfield

An Act Relating To Education - School Committees And Superintendents (would Encourage School Committees To Allow Public Use Of Indoor And Outdoor School Property During Non-school Hours)

Sponsor: Eileen Naughton

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Establishing An Office Of Inspector General (would Establish The Office Of Inspector General As An Independent Administrative Agency Charged With The Purpose Of Preventing And Detecting Fraud, Waste And Abuse, And Mismanagement In The Expenditure Of Public Funds)

Sponsor: Larry Valencia

An Act Relating To Sales And Use Tax - Liability And Computation (would Remove Taxicab Services From The Definition Of “services” As Applicable To Liability And Computation Of The Sales And Use Taxes)

Sponsor: Elaine Coderre

House Resolution Recognizing The 80th Anniversary Of The Founding Of The South County Museum

Sponsor: Teresa Tanzi

An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Weapons (would Make Unlawful The Possession Of A Firearm By A Minor. This Act Would Further Provide For Limited Exceptions While The Minor Is In The Presence Of A Qualified Adult Or Participating In Certain Competitive Or Ceremonial Events.)

Sponsor: Harold Metts

An Act Relating To Public Finance - State Funds - Job Development Fund (would Exempt The Monies Held In The State Job Development Fund From The State's Ten Percent (10%) Cost Recovery Charge Against Restricted Receipt Account Funds)

Sponsor: Donna Walsh

An Act Relating To Taxation - Sales And Use Taxes - Liability And Computation (would Expand The Tax Exemption On Art To Create A Statewide Sales Tax Exemption With Respect To The Purchase And Sale Of Art)

Sponsor: Donna Walsh

An Act Relating To Taxation - Franchise Tax (would Provide Each Corporation With A Credit Against The Franchise Tax, Not To Exceed Four Hundred Dollars ($400), Of One Hundred Dollars ($100) For Each Employee Of Such Entity As Of The Last Day Of Its Preceding Tax Year)

Sponsor: Donna Walsh

An Act Relating To Public Officers And Employees - -retirement System - Contributions And Benefits (would Require The Yearly State Contribution To The Pension System Not Be Reduced Until The Fund Ratio Meets Or Exceeds Eighty Percent (80%)

Sponsor: Arthur Handy

An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses - Weapons (would Make A Number Of Changes To The Statutes Relating To The Sale And Possession Of Weapons And To The Penalties For Violating The Same.)

Sponsor: Joshua Miller

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Select Commission To Investigate The Failure Of Public Loan Guarantee Programs

Sponsor: Dawson Hodgson

An Act Relating To Highways -- Rhode Island Turnpike And Bridge Authority (would Repeal The Power Granted To The Rhode Island Turnpike And Bridge Authority To Charge And Collect Tolls For Use Of The Sakonnet River Bridge)

Sponsor: Charlene Lima

An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Refuse Disposal (would Require Private Contractors Who Pick Up Trash And Recyclable Materials To Place The Empty Container In A Safe And Orderly Manner In The Pick Up Area. Any Violation Of This Section Would Subject The Person Or Entity To A Fine Of $100 Per Incident.)

Sponsor: James McLaughlin

An Act Relating To Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities And Hospitals -- Relief From Disqualifiers Board (would Create The Relief From Disqualifier Board Which Would Hear Petitions From Person Seeking Relief From A Federal Firearms Disability.)

Sponsor: Donna Nesselbush

House Resolution Respectfully Requesting The State Traffic Commission To Take Steps To Improve Pedestrian Safety In The Town Of North Providence

Sponsor: Arthur Corvese

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Privatization Of Municipal Services (would Establish A Process Governing The Privatization Of Municipal Services Analogous To Present Chapter 42-148 Governing The Privatization Of State Services.)

Sponsor: John Carnevale

An Act Relating To Taxation - Sales And Use Taxes - Liability And Computation - Personal Income Tax (would Amend The Laws For Tax Exempt Artistic Communities To Include Certain Parts Of The City Of Pawtucket)

Sponsor: Elaine Coderre

An Act Relating To Food And Drugs -- Uniform Controlled Substances Act

Sponsor: John Carnevale

An Act Relating To Taxation -- Tax Expenditure Evaluation Act (would Impose A Procedure For The Analysis And Evaluation Of Tax Expenditures By The Office Of Revenue Analysis.)

Sponsor: Teresa Tanzi

An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions - Underground Utility Contractors (would Establish Qualifications And Procedures To License Underground Utility Contractors. It Would Also Establish The Duties Of The Contractor's Registration And Licensing Board In Administering And Overseeing The Licensee.)

Sponsor: William Walaska

Senate Resolution Proclaiming May 19th Of 2013 As "greek Pontian Genocide Remembrance Day" In The State Of Rhode Island

Sponsor: Leonidas Raptakis

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Regulation Of Sales Tax Credits (would Require The Attorney General’s Office To Regulate The Sale Of Tax Credits, Including Such Actions As Establishing Qualifications And A List Of Those Authorized To Act As Brokers And Salespersons Of Tax Credits)

Sponsor: Charlene Lima

An Act Relating To Food And Drugs -- Genetically Modified Organisms To Be Labeled (would Require That Food Or Food Products Produced Or Made In Ri Only, Derived From Or Containing Genetically Modified Organisms Be Labeled As Such By The Manufacturer, Retailer, Or Other Person Before Putting It On The Market For Sale In Ri)

Sponsor: Lisa Baldelli-Hunt

An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers -- The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (would Limit The Number Of Medical Examinations Required Of Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Employees To No More Than One Per Year)

Sponsor: James McLaughlin

An Act Relating To Domestic Relations -- Divorce And Separation (would Prevent A Perpetrator Of A Rape, Who Thereby Fathers A Child, From Custody Or Visitation With That Child)

Sponsor: Antonio Giarrusso

An Act Relating To Taxation - Estate And Transfer Taxes - Computation (would Convert The Current Thresholds For Triggering A State Death Tax Into An Exemption.)

Sponsor: David Bates

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government - Video Lottery Terminal (would Provide That 20% Of The State’s Net Allocation Of Table Game Revenue From Twin River Be Placed Into A Restricted Account For The Purpose Of Repairs, Alterations Or Additions To Dams/reservoirs Deemed Unsafe By The Dept. Of Environmental Management)

Sponsor: John Carnevale

An Act Relating To Public Finance -- Office Of Management And Budget (require The Office Of Management/budget To Complete A Comprehensive Mapping Initiative To Define The Prevention, Detection, Investigation, Recoupment Of Funds Processes Across Agencies That Are Responsible For Combating Fraud In Medicaid/public Assistance)

Sponsor: Robert Jacquard

An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations - Payment Of Wages (would Allow Employers Who Have At Least 1,200 Employees And If Their Average Payroll Exceeds 200% Of The State Minimum Wage To Pay Wages Less Frequently Than Weekly, Biweekly, Or Semi-monthly.)

Sponsor: Roger Picard

An Act Relating To Cities And Towns - The Central Coventry Fire District (would Authorize The Coventry Town Council To Levy And Collect Taxes Upon The Residents Of The Central Coventry Fire District For Fire And Emt Services Up To And Including 9/1/13, Subject To The Approval Of The Qualified Electors Of The Central Coventry...)

Sponsor: Patricia Morgan

An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- General Powers -- Authorizing The Town Of Smithfield To Impose A Business Registration Fee (would Make It Unlawful For A Person To Own Or Operate A Business In The Town Of Smithfield Without A Registration Certificate, Requiring That Municipal Tax Liens Be Paid Prior To The Issuance Of Such A Certificate)

Sponsor: Thomas Winfield

House Resolution Honoring Christopher F. Koller For His Dedicated Service To The People Of The State Of Rhode Island

Sponsor: Deborah Ruggiero

An Act Relating To Taxation - Franchise Tax (would Provide Each Corporation With Credit Against The Franchise Tax, Not To Exceed $400, Of $100 For Each Employee Of Such Entity As Of The Last Day Of Its Preceding Tax Year.)