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House Judiciary Committee to vote on assault weapons ban
5/30/2025 6:18 PM
Rep. Jason Knight;
Yes
Approved
Senate approves Dimitri bill to increase penalties for animal abuse and neglect
5/30/2025 2:57 PM
Sen. Andrew R. Dimitri;
No
Approved
Rep. O’Brien praises Senate passage of bill that stiffens animal cruelty penalties
5/30/2025 11:23 AM
Rep. William O'Brien;
No
Approved
House passes Kennedy bill that would regulate the distribution of kratom
5/29/2025 4:51 PM
Rep. Brian Kennedy;
No
Approved
Senate approves measure to ensure hearing for juvenile offenders facing transfer to adult courts
5/29/2025 4:37 PM
Sen. Jacob Bissaillon;
No
Approved
House OKs Casey bill to mandate safe entrance and exit points for construction workers at jobsites
5/29/2025 4:12 PM
Rep. Stephen Casey;
No
Approved
Senate approves “PURPLE alert” legislation for missing individuals with disabilities
5/29/2025 3:30 PM
Sen. Todd M. Patalano;
No
Approved
Assembly OKs Fellela, Dimitri bill that would require automatic external defibrillators on golf courses
5/29/2025 3:23 PM
Rep. Deborah Fellela; Sen. Andrew R. Dimitri;
No
Approved
Assembly OKs bill that would mandate 30-day period between driver’s permit and license for adults
5/29/2025 3:22 PM
Rep. Robert Phillips; Sen. Louis DiPalma;
No
Approved
House approves Giraldo bill to provide contractors with list of minority and women-owned businesses
5/29/2025 3:21 PM
Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo;
No
Approved
House OKs Serpa bill to require Retirement Board to publish recordings of meetings online
5/29/2025 3:20 PM
Rep. Patricia Serpa;
No
Approved
Senate passes LaMountain bill to protect homeowners from predatory real estate schemes
5/29/2025 3:19 PM
Sen. Matthew L. LaMountain;
No
Approved
Senate approves LaMountain bill to give Family Court jurisdiction on military bases in Rhode Island
5/29/2025 3:18 PM
Sen. Matthew L. LaMountain;
No
Approved
Senate passes Leader Ciccone’s bill establishing a funding stream for the Crime Victim Compensation Program
5/29/2025 1:51 PM
Sen. Frank Ciccone;
No
Approved
Senate passes Thompson’s bill that creates human trafficking awareness in commercial driving instruction
5/29/2025 1:48 PM
Sen. Brian J. Thompson;
No
Approved
Rep. O’Brien’s bill to address teacher shortages passes House
5/29/2025 1:45 PM
Rep. William O'Brien;
No
Approved
Assembly approves Rep. O’Brien and Whip Tikoian’s bill to require lifeguards, park rangers to be trained in Narcan use
5/29/2025 1:42 PM
Rep. William O'Brien; Sen. David P. Tikoian;
No
Approved
House approves Rep. Casimiro’s bill creating commission to study educational outcomes for children in state care
5/29/2025 1:40 PM
Rep. Julie A. Casimiro;
No
Approved
Media Advisory: Primary care education commission to receive update on URI medical school feasibility study
5/29/2025 1:05 PM
Sen. Pamela J. Lauria;
No
Approved
Rep. Felix challenges colleagues to get soaked for a good cause at ALS awareness day at the State House
5/29/2025 12:46 PM
Rep. Leonela Felix;
No
Approved
House OKs McGaw bill enabling natural organic reduction, alkaline hydrolysis as alternatives to burial, cremation
5/29/2025 12:04 PM
Rep. Michelle E. McGaw;
Yes
Approved
Rep. Morales calls on UnitedHealthcare and Brown University Health to swiftly reach a contract agreement
5/29/2025 11:45 AM
Rep. David Morales;
No
Approved
MEDIA ADVISORY: House Finance Committee to meet on Thursday to hear testimony on event ticket tax bill and a budget amendment
5/28/2025 11:00 AM
Rep. Marvin Abney;
No
Approved
Media Advisory: Commission studying services for older Rhode Islanders to meet Friday
5/28/2025 10:36 AM
Rep. Lauren H. Carson;
No
Approved
MEDIA ADVISORY: Providence revenue bills to be heard today
5/27/2025 3:15 PM
Sen. Jacob Bissaillon;
No
Approved
House OKs Providence’s request to exceed tax levy cap for one year
5/27/2025 2:43 PM
Rep. Rebecca M. Kislak;
No
Approved
Commission studying Landlord and Tenant Act releases final report
5/27/2025 1:54 PM
Rep. David Morales;
No
Approved
Op-Ed: All smoke and mirrors with no substance - Rhode Island’s children deserve better!
5/22/2025 11:52 AM
Rep. Julie A. Casimiro;
No
Approved
MEDIA ADVISORY: House Judiciary Committee meets today to consider and hear legislation
5/27/2025 11:42 AM
Rep. Robert Craven;
No
Approved
Media Advisory: House Environment Committee to meet Thursday
5/27/2025 11:16 AM
Rep. David Bennett;
No
Approved
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