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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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May 7, 2024 | RI | S 2440 | Prohibits Insurers from Refusing the Use of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Parts | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4) |
April 11, 2024 | RI | H 7631 | Extends Statute of Limitations for Repeat Offenses | Bill Passed - House (65 - 3) |
April 11, 2024 | RI | H 7630 | Increases Range of Penalties for All Driving Offenses Which Result in Serious Bodily Injury or Death | Bill Passed - House (58 - 11) |
June 23, 2022 | RI | H 7939 | Authorizes Driving Permits for Undocumented Persons | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 10) |
June 22, 2022 | RI | H 7939 | Authorizes Driving Permits for Undocumented Persons | (55 - 15) |
May 5, 2022 | RI | S 2006 | Authorizes "Driver Privilege Cards" for Undocumented Persons | (27 - 10) |
June 24, 2021 | RI | S 190 | Authorizes DMV to Issue Driving Privileges to Undocumented Residents | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10) |
May 23, 2018 | RI | S 2678 | Authorizes Driver's Licenses for DACA Recipients | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2) |
Sept. 19, 2017 | RI | S 608 | Requires Notification of Sex Offenders Living Near School Bus Stops | Bill Passed - House (61 - 0) |
June 29, 2017 | RI | S 175A | Prohibits Driving While Talking on Handheld Devices | Bill Passed - House (68 - 0) |
June 26, 2017 | RI | H 5531A | Authorizes License Plate Image Capture to Verify Insurance Status | Bill Passed - House (49 - 17) |
June 6, 2017 | RI | S 608 | Requires Notification of Sex Offenders Living Near School Bus Stops | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0) |
May 17, 2017 | RI | H 5457A | Requires Parents to Take Course in Driver's Education | Bill Passed - House (59 - 11) |
June 18, 2016 | RI | S 2864 | Establishes Regulations for Rideshare Companies | Bill Passed - House (53 - 6) |
June 17, 2016 | RI | S 2864 | Establishes Regulations for Rideshare Companies | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6) |
Feb. 11, 2016 | RI | H 7409 | Establishes Highway Truck Tolls | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12) |
Feb. 10, 2016 | RI | H 7409 | Establishes Highway Truck Tolls | Bill Passed - House (52 - 21) |
June 23, 2015 | RI | S 997 | Establishes a Toll for Large Commercial Trucks | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 4) |
May 9, 2013 | RI | H 5140 | Classifies a Seat Belt Violation as a Primary Offense | Bill Passed - House (53 - 17) |
June 13, 2012 | RI | H 7782 | Regulates Auto Insurance Company Claims and Practices | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11) |
June 11, 2012 | RI | H 7782 | Regulates Auto Insurance Company Claims and Practices | Bill Passed - House (38 - 20) |
June 20, 2008 | RI | S 2706 | Red Light Cameras | Bill Passed - House (44 - 12) |
June 17, 2008 | RI | S 2706 | Red Light Cameras | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 2) |
June 12, 2008 | RI | H 7222 page 5, re: Sec. 3-8-9: Transportation of Alcohol by Minors | Bill Passed - House (52 - 14) | |
Jan. 26, 2006 | RI | H 6700 Sub A | Driver Refusal of Chemical Tests | Bill Passed - House (64 - 6) |