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05/02/2024
Senate, House approve legislation to provide regular reporting on the Washington Bridge
The House and Senate today passed legislation introduced by Senate Majority Whip Valarie J. Lawson and House Majority Whip Katherine S. Kazarian to require regular monthly updates from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation on the state of the Washington Bridge.


  
05/02/2024
On heels of interim commission report, Carson submits bills for transparency, equity in short-term rental industry
After several months of studying the challenges faced by the state and municipalities in regulating the short-term rental industry in Rhode Island, Rep. Lauren Carson has introduced legislation aimed at improving regulatory compliance and transparency, as well as enabling local controls on the industry’s growth.


  
05/01/2024
Blazejewski, Murray named Legislators of the Year by Mental Health Association of R.I.
At an event kicking off its “May is Mental Health Month” campaign, the Mental Health Association of Rhode Island (MHARI) honored House Majority Leader Christopher R. Blazejewski and Senate Deputy Majority Leader Melissa A. Murray as the group’s Legislators of the Year.


  
04/23/2024
Senate approves Sen. Murray bill to prohibit declawing
The Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Melissa A. Murray to prohibit the declawing of cats in Rhode Island. The bill now goes to the House for consideration.


  
04/23/2024
Capitol TV launches app to livestream video on smart phones, Firestick and ROKU devices
Capitol Television, the broadcast arm of the Rhode Island General Assembly, has launched a new app that will allow users to stream live content on iPhones and Androids, as well as smart television devices, such as Firestick and ROKU.

  
04/11/2024
House passes Serpa bills that strengthen penalties for drunken, impaired, reckless driving offenses
The House of Representatives today passed legislation introduced by Rep. Patricia A. Serpa (D-Dist. 27, West Warwick, Coventry) that strengthens the penalties for drunken, impaired and reckless driving offenses.

  
04/11/2024
Senate passes Acosta’s bill to redefine felonies, misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D-Dist. 16, Central Falls, Pawtucket) to revise the state’s definitions of felonies, misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors has been approved by the Senate.