Rhode Island General Assembly

75 Representatives
  • 66 Democrats
  • 8 Republicans
  • 1 Independent
38 Senators
  • 33 Democrats
  • 5 Republicans
11 House of Representatives Committees
10 Senate Committees

Bills

Recently Introduced

SR 1038

Senate Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study The Impact Of Insurer Payments On Access To Health Care

  • Introduced Jun 28 2019
  • Sponsored by Miller

HB 6266

AN ACT ENABLING THE STATE LOTTERY DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO CONTRACT WITH IGT GLOBAL SOLUTIONS CORPORATION (This act would enable the state lottery division of the department of revenue to enter into a contract extension with IGT Global Solutions Corporation.)

  • Introduced Jun 28 2019
  • 06/28/2019 Introduced, referred to House Finance Oct 03 2019
  • Sponsored by Kennedy, Edwards, Abney, and 2 more.

SR 1040

Senate Resolution Thanking The Senate Staff For Their Tireless Work, Dedicated Service And Devotion To The Senate And The Citizens Of Rhode Island

  • Introduced Jun 28 2019
  • Sponsored by Goodwin, Ruggerio, Mccaffrey, and 2 more.

SB 1036

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - RHODE ISLAND CERTIFICATIONS STANDARDS BOARD [SEE TITLE 16 CHAPTER 97 - THE RHODE ISLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION ACT] (Creates the Right to Read Act to require certain licensed teachers to be proficient in scientific reading instruction.)

  • Introduced Jun 28 2019
  • 06/28/2019 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/28/2019) Jul 08 2019
  • Sponsored by Goldin, Pearson, Valverde
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Recently Passed

HB 5700

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS - REGISTRATION OF VOTERS (Allows voters to file state form designating party affiliation rather than in person and change affiliation within 30 days prior to primary election with local canvassing board.)

  • Introduced Feb 27 2019
  • 02/27/2019 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary Jul 08 2019
  • Sponsored by Mckiernan, Mcentee, Craven, and 1 more.

HB 5028

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - THE RHODE ISLAND UTILITY FAIR SHARE ROADWAY REPAIR ACT (Requires public utilities or utility facilities to repave and repair roadways altered or excavated by them to the satisfaction of state or municipalities providing financial recovery for defective incomplete repairs.)

  • Introduced Jan 04 2019
  • 01/04/2019 Introduced, referred to House Corporations Jul 15 2019
  • Sponsored by Kazarian, Mcnamara, Vella-Wilkinson, and 2 more.

SB 673

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES AND PROJECTS (Authorizes state and local incremental tax revenues generated in the arts district, the growth center district and the ballpark district in the city of Pawtucket to be allocated to finance improvements in the districts.)

  • Introduced Mar 21 2019
  • 03/21/2019 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance Jul 08 2019
  • Sponsored by Conley, Nesselbush, Cano, and 1 more.

SB 965

AN ACT RELATING TO THE CITY OF WARWICK -- SEWER AUTHORITY (Modifies Warwick Sewer Authority Act by expanding number of members; increasing number of votes for bylaw changes; providing for as many as thirty year installment payments; relieves owners with functioning septic systems from assessments for 20 years.)

  • Introduced Jun 11 2019
  • 06/11/2019 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture Jul 19 2019
  • Sponsored by Mckenney, Mccaffrey, Lynch Prata
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Available Sessions

Session Bill Count
2019 Regular Session 2313
2018 Regular Session 2385
2017 Regular Session 2417

Sources

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