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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.
04/11/2024
Six pieces of Speaker Shekarchi’s housing legislation passed by House
Six bills from House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi’s 2024 package of housing legislation have been passed by the House this week, including three sponsored by Speaker Shekarchi, which were passed today.
03/19/2024
Senate OKs bill requiring safe storage of firearms
The Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Pamela J. Lauria to require safe storage of firearms in Rhode Island.
03/05/2024
Senate leaders unveil Rhode Island HEALTH Initiative
Senate leaders have unveiled a 25-bill legislative package aimed at improving health care access and affordability in Rhode Island.