Monday, February 4, 2013
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/.
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Monday, February 4
‘Katie’s Law’ bills introduced in both chambers Sen. David E. Bates (R-Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence) and Rep. Brian Patrick Kennedy (D-Dist. 38, Hopkinton, Westerly) have introduced legislation (2013-S 0041, 2013-H 5205) known as “Katie’s Law,” which would require collection of a DNA sample from anyone arrested for a crime of violence. The bills have been referred to their respective Judiciary committees. Currently, the state requires collection of a DNA sample only from individuals convicted of a felony. Click here to see news release. Assembly, RIEDC, RIPEC cooperate on business resource database General Assembly leaders announced this week that the legislature is working with the R.I. Public Expenditure Council and …
Monday, January 21, 2013
Here is a roundup of news, events that took place in the General Assembly this week.
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Monday, January 21
Governor Chafee delivers State of the State to Rhode Island leaders Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee delivered the annual State of the State address, proposing tax changes to improve the state’s economic competitiveness and coax existing Rhode Island businesses to expand. The governor also officially released his Fiscal Year 2014 budget proposal. Speaker of the House Gordon D. Fox, President of the Senate M. Teresa Paiva Weed and other members of the General Assembly were present for the event. House holds economic conference, Senate schedules annual summit The House of Representatives gathered for an economic conference at Rhode Island College in order to jumpstart its work this year on revitalizing Rhode Island’s economy. State leaders and top …
Monday, January 7, 2013
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/.
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Monday, January 7
General Assembly convenes with 24 new legislators The Rhode Island General Assembly kicked off the 2013 session on Jan. 1, welcoming eight new state senators and 16 new state representatives. This year, the House of Representatives comprises 69 Democrats and six Republicans. The Senate is composed of 32 Democrats, five Republicans and one Independent. Rhode Island Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis administered the oath of office to all 113 members of the General Assembly. Click here to see news release. Senate re-elects M. Teresa Paiva Weed as president of the Senate The newly minted 2013-2014 Rhode Island Senate elected M. Teresa Paiva Weed – the first woman to serve as a presiding officer in either chamber – to a third term as …
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/ .
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
2013 state budget bill enacted The $8.1 billion state budget bill (2012-H 7323Aaa) achieved final legislative passage and was signed into law by Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee. The budget substantially restores previous cuts to programs for the developmentally disabled, accelerates implementation of the new school aid formula and assists Central Falls’ retirees, while avoiding many of the tax increases the governor proposed, including the expansion of the meals-and-beverages tax. Click here to see news release. Governor signs marijuana decriminalization legislation Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee has signed legislation (2012-S 2253Aaa, 2012-H 7092Aaa) making Rhode Island the 15th state in the nation to decriminalize marijuana. The bills, sponsored by Sen. …
Friday, June 8, 2012
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/
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Friday, June 8, 2012
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/ § House approves 2013 state budget The House approved an $8.1 billion state budget bill (2012-H 7323Aaa) that substantially restores previous cuts to programs for the developmentally disabled, accelerates implementation of the new school aid formula and assists Central Falls’ retirees, while avoiding many of the tax increases Governor Chafee proposed, including the expansion of the meals tax. The bill is now awaiting Senate action. Click here to see news release. § Assembly approves bills to improve conditions for small …
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this past week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/
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Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Finance Committee OKs budget, bill headed to House The House Finance Committee approved an amended $8.1 billion budget bill (2012-H 7323A) for the 2013 fiscal year that substantially restores previous cuts to programs for the developmentally disabled, accelerates implementation of the new school aid formula and assists Central Falls’ retirees, while avoiding many of the tax increases Governor Chafee proposed, including the expansion of the meals tax. Click here to see news release. Compassion centers compromise bill becomes law With General Assembly approval and the governor’s signature, legislation developed to address concerns that stalled licensing of Rhode Island’s medical marijuana compassion centers is now law. The legislation (…
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week.
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Sunday, May 27, 2012
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/ § House OKs changes to ‘good time’ law The House approved legislation aimed at preventing those serving jail time for serious crimes from earning time off their sentences for good behavior. Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D-Dist. 34, South Kingstown, Narragansett) and Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D-Dist. 37, South Kingstown, New Shoreham) introduced the legislation (2012-H 7112A, 2012-S 2179A) on behalf of Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin. The bills came in response to the potential release last year of Michael Woodmansee, who was convicted of killing 5-year-…
Monday, May 7, 2012
From the Legislative Press Bureau, here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week.
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Monday, May 7, 2012
From the Legislative Press Bureau, here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/ § Senate OKs legislation to create ‘Homeless Bill of Rights’ The Senate approved legislation (2012-S 2052A) to establish a “Homeless Bill of Rights” in Rhode Island, to guarantee that no person’s rights, privileges or access to public services will be denied or abridged solely because he or she is homeless. If enacted into law, Rhode Island will become the first state in the nation to enact such a measure. The Senate bill was sponsored by Sen. John J. Tassoni Jr. (D-Dist. 22, Smithfield, North Smithfield). An identical …
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this year.
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Sunday, July 10, 2011
This will be the final edition of summaries from the General Assembly this year, as the Assembly has recessed, although it is expected to return to session later in the year to address the state’s pension crisis. For more information on any of these items visit: http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/. BUDGET EDUCATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / BUSINESS PUBLIC SAFETY JUSTICE SYSTEM ELECTIONS GOOD GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENT CONSUMER/QUALITY OF LIFE HEALTH CARE OTHER LEGISLATION
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week.
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Sunday, July 3, 2011
With Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee’s signature, the Fiscal Year 2012 budget (2011-H 5894 Aaa) approved by the General Assembly is now law. The $7.7 billion plan is designed to address the state’s structural deficit and fully fund its new education spending formula without widespread expansion of sales taxes, closing the state’s initial deficit of approximately $300 million through cuts to some programs and state department consolidations, as well as a small surplus and higher-than-expected revenues from the previous year. Click here to see news release. The General Assembly approved legislation to allow adoptees born in Rhode Island to obtain non-certified copies of their original birth certificates, which would include their biological parents’ …
Govstench
10:41 pm on Monday, January 21, 2013
Maybe two things of importance to the economy. The rest is more hot air from a disfunctional legislature. more ›