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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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May 2, 2024 | RI | S 2262 | Prohibits the State from Cooperating with Out-of-State Abortion and Gender Affirming Care Lawsuits | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7) |
April 30, 2024 | RI | S 2785 | Prohibits Employers from Forcing Workers to Attend Captive Audience Meetings | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 5) |
March 14, 2024 | RI | S 2255 | Rescinds Certain Requirements to Receiving HIV Treatment | Bill Passed - Senate |
Jan. 25, 2024 | RI | S 2096 | Amends the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights (LEOBOR) | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0) |
June 16, 2023 | RI | H 5007 | Requires Replacement of Lead Pipes | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0) |
June 15, 2023 | RI | H 5200 | Appropriates Funds for the 2024 State Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4) |
June 15, 2023 | RI | S 575 | Requires Epipens to be Covered by Insurance | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0) |
June 15, 2023 | RI | S 1037 | Amends the Low and Moderate Income Housing Act | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6) |
June 15, 2023 | RI | S 1035 | Authorizes the Reuse of Commercial Structures Into High Density Residential Developments | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 9) |
June 15, 2023 | RI | S 311 | Prohibits Rental Application Fees | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5) |
June 14, 2023 | RI | H 5174 | Establishes a Recognizable Boundary for Public Shore Access | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 3) |
June 14, 2023 | RI | S 912 | Authorizes Residential Eviction Court Files to be Sealed | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7) |
June 13, 2023 | RI | H 5946 | Repeals Loophole which Excluded Certain Renters from Hazard Protections | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 3) |
June 13, 2023 | RI | H 6238 | Authorizes Tenants to Pay Rent Into an Escrow if Landlords are Not in Compliance with Lead-Safety Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6) |
June 13, 2023 | RI | H 6239 | Increases Enforcement of Lead-Safety Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7) |
June 8, 2023 | RI | S 342 | Prohibits Nondisclosure Agreements that Violate Civil Rights | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0) |
June 8, 2023 | RI | S 821 | Prohibits Psychological Abuse in the Workplace | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3) |
May 18, 2023 | RI | H 5006 | Requires All State Employee's and Individuals Receiving Medicaid Continue to Receive Abortion Coverage | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 12) |
May 18, 2023 | RI | S 32 | Authorizes Abortion Coverage in the Medicaid Program | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 12) |
May 16, 2023 | RI | S 71 | Appropriates State Funds to Provide for Free School Breakfast and Lunch in All K-12 Public Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 4) |
May 11, 2023 | RI | S 845 | Authorizes Mail Ballot Drop Boxes to be Opened at Least Thirty-five (35) Days Prior to Election Day | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0) |
March 16, 2023 | RI | S 72 | Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Protect the Right to an Adequate Education | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (35 - 0) |
June 24, 2022 | RI | H 7942 | Reduces Regulations on Dwelling Units to Allow Increased Living Options for Senior Citizens | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6) |
June 23, 2022 | RI | H 7939 | Authorizes Driving Permits for Undocumented Persons | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 10) |
June 22, 2022 | RI | S 2556 | Establishes the Implementation of Trauma-informed Practices in Schools | (36 - 1) |
June 21, 2022 | RI | H 7277 | Establishes Renewable Energy Targets and Standards | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 4) |
June 14, 2022 | RI | H 7457 | Increases the Minimum Age to Purchase Firearms and Ammunition | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 5) |
June 14, 2022 | RI | H 6614 | Prohibits High-Capacity Magazines for Semi-Automatic Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11) |
June 14, 2022 | RI | H 7358 | Prohibits Carrying a Loaded Rifle or Shotgun in Public | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 5) |
June 7, 2022 | RI | S 2316 | Limits Minors' Access to Dietary Supplements | (33 - 4) |
June 7, 2022 | RI | S 2613 | Limits Minors' Access to Diet Pills | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4) |
May 24, 2022 | RI | H 7100 | Repeals Restrictions on Voting by Mail | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 6) |
May 24, 2022 | RI | H 7593 | Authorizes Recreational Use of Marijuana | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 5) |
May 24, 2022 | RI | S 2430 | Authorizes Recreational Use of Cannabis/Marijuana | Bill Passed - Senate |
May 17, 2022 | RI | S 2681 | Expands Childcare Assistance | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5) |
May 5, 2022 | RI | S 2006 | Authorizes "Driver Privilege Cards" for Undocumented Persons | (27 - 10) |
April 12, 2022 | RI | S 2244 | Establishes New Factors for the Interest Contract Arbitration Board for Municipal Employee Unions | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7) |
April 7, 2022 | RI | S 2446 | Reduces Plastic Bag Use at Retail Establishments via Recyclable Options | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 4) |
March 24, 2022 | RI | S 2080 | Requires Health Insurers Provide Coverage for 10 Categories of Essential Health Benefits | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 8) |
Feb. 15, 2022 | RI | H 7323 | Establishes Congressional, State District Boundaries | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9) |
Feb. 15, 2022 | RI | S 2162 | Amends Congressional Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9) |
Jan. 4, 2022 | RI | H 6324 | Amends the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act | Veto Override Passed - Senate (24 - 6) |
Jan. 4, 2022 | RI | H 5505 | Requires Every Short-Term Rental Property Listed for Rent on Any Third-Party Hosting Platform be Registered with the Department of Business Regulation | Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 3) |
July 1, 2021 | RI | H 5245 | Establishes Harm Reduction Centers | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7) |
June 29, 2021 | RI | H 5028 | Requires Civics Education for Students in Grades 8-12 | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0) |
June 24, 2021 | RI | S 190 | Authorizes DMV to Issue Driving Privileges to Undocumented Residents | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10) |
June 22, 2021 | RI | S 568 | Establishes the Cannabis Control Commission | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9) |
June 15, 2021 | RI | S 834 | Prohibits the Marital Sexual Assault Exception in Certain Cases | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0) |
June 1, 2021 | RI | S 40 | Establishes a Twenty Year Contract with Two Major Gambling Companies | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7) |
June 1, 2021 | RI | S 629 | Requires All of the State's Electricity to Originate from Renewable Energy | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 4) |
May 18, 2021 | RI | S 89 | Prohibits the Use of a School District's Listserv to Distribute Any Political Advertisements | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0) |
April 27, 2021 | RI | S 708 | Establishes a Tax Treaty Between the City of East Providence and ExxonMobil | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5) |
April 6, 2021 | RI | H 5445 | Establishes an Updated Outline of State Climate Goals | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9) |
March 30, 2021 | RI | S 128 | Repeals Law that Only Allowed Officers to Issue Verbal Warnings to Adults Who Leave Children in Cars | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5) |
March 9, 2021 | RI | S 196 | Establishes the Dignity at Work Act | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 3) |
March 2, 2021 | RI | S 270 | Establishes Workplace Protections to Encourage Fair Compensation | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1) |
Feb. 10, 2021 | RI | S 1 | Increases the State Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6) |
July 16, 2020 | RI | H 7541 | Establishes the "Uniform Parentage Act" | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 1) |
July 16, 2020 | RI | S 2919 | Authorizes Online Registration for Sports Betting | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4) |
July 16, 2020 | RI | S 2519 | Establishes Commission to Recommend Ways To Improve Retirement Facilities | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2) |
June 17, 2020 | RI | S 2004 | Prohibits Non-Metallic Firearms and "Ghost Guns" | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 4) |
March 3, 2020 | RI | S 2326 | Establishes Film Production Tax Credits | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 3) |
Feb. 5, 2020 | RI | S 2147 | Increases the State Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6) |
June 19, 2019 | RI | H 5125 | Establishes Abortion Procedures as Protected State Law | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17) |
June 21, 2018 | RI | H 7715 | Classifies Delivery a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death as a Crime | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 10) |
June 20, 2018 | RI | H 7200 | Establishes Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 2) |
June 19, 2018 | RI | S 2612 | Requires Presidential Candidates to Release Tax Returns | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 3) |
May 23, 2018 | RI | S 2678 | Authorizes Driver's Licenses for DACA Recipients | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2) |
May 2, 2018 | RI | S 2350 | Prohibits Advertising Unhealthy Food in Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1) |
April 25, 2018 | RI | S 2353 | Requires Educators to Report Sexual Abuse | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0) |
April 3, 2018 | RI | S 2299 | Prohibits Minors from Using Tanning Beds | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1) |
April 3, 2018 | RI | S 2399 | Prohibits Gender Discrimination in Insurance Premiums | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2) |
June 29, 2017 | RI | S 897 | Amends Housing Restrictions for Sex Offenders | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5) |
June 15, 2017 | RI | S 237A | Authorizes Parole Eligibility for Juveniles with Life Sentences | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8) |
June 6, 2017 | RI | S 608 | Requires Notification of Sex Offenders Living Near School Bus Stops | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0) |
May 11, 2017 | RI | S 112A | Expands Renewable Energy Growth Program | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3) |
June 18, 2016 | RI | H 7454 | Establishes State Budget for 2017 | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 3) |
June 17, 2016 | RI | S 2864 | Establishes Regulations for Rideshare Companies | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6) |
April 5, 2016 | RI | S 2185 | Extends Renewable Energy Standard Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6) |
March 29, 2016 | RI | H 7024 | Authorizes Online Voting | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6) |
March 3, 2016 | RI | H 7228 | Authorizes a Gambling Facility in Tiverton | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 2) |
March 3, 2016 | RI | S 2081 | Authorizes a Gambling Facility in Tiverton | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 2) |
March 1, 2016 | RI | S 2103 | Requires Property Owners to Maintain Trees and Shrubs | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 6) |
Feb. 11, 2016 | RI | H 7409 | Establishes Highway Truck Tolls | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12) |
June 25, 2015 | RI | H 5364 | Increases Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3) |
June 23, 2015 | RI | H 5900 | Establishes Budget for FY 2015-2016 | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 3) |
June 23, 2015 | RI | S 997 | Establishes a Toll for Large Commercial Trucks | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 4) |
June 11, 2015 | RI | H 5074 | Increases Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 3) |
June 19, 2014 | RI | H 7194A | Increases the Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5) |
June 18, 2014 | RI | H 8072A | Repeals Straight Party Voting Option on Election Ballots | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 3) |
June 16, 2014 | RI | H 7133AAA | 2014-2015 Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5) |
June 5, 2014 | RI | S 2796A | Establishes Preference In State and Business Contracts | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12) |
May 14, 2014 | RI | S 2059 | Prohibits State Assessments for Graduation Eligibility | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5) |
May 1, 2014 | RI | H 7944A | Authorizes State Fiscal Oversight of Certain Fire Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 5) |
May 22, 2013 | RI | S 256 | Increases Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6) |
April 24, 2013 | RI | H 5015 | Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 12) |
June 13, 2012 | RI | H 7909 | Requires State Health Laws to Comply with the Affordable Care Act | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8) |
June 13, 2012 | RI | H 7782 | Regulates Auto Insurance Company Claims and Practices | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11) |
June 12, 2012 | RI | S 2052 | Homeless Bill of Rights | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 2) |
June 11, 2012 | RI | H 7323 | 2012-2013 Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7) |