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Imposes strict identity disclosure requirements for those who incur expenditures for the production of ballot advocacy communications and political advertisements.
This bill would require anyone who spends money to create or distribute political advertisements or communications related to ballot questions to clearly identify themselves.
Increases the role of the DMV in the voter registration and address verification process, by establishing very specific obligations and responsibilities that must be followed before offering an individual an application to register to vote.
This bill would change how the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) handles voter registration when people visit to get or renew a driver's license or state ID.
Establishes a term limit of twelve years for members serving in the general assembly.
This bill would set a maximum limit on how long a person can serve in Rhode Island's state legislature — the General Assembly.
Establishes the Super Speeder Accountability Act to be used as a sentencing option or enhancement for drivers charged with certain driving violations.
This bill creates a new law in Rhode Island called the "Super Speeder Accountability Act," which would give judges additional tools when sentencing drivers who are caught committing serious speeding or driving violations.
Creates an emergency action plan related to the operation of warming and cooling centers during periods of extreme weather and establishes a statewide notification system with the National Weather Service initiating warming/cooling center alerts.
This bill would require Rhode Island to create a formal emergency action plan for operating warming and cooling centers during periods of extreme weather — such as dangerous heat waves in summer or severe cold in winter.
Establishes efficiency standards for tires intended to increase efficiency and improve emissions standards.
This bill would establish minimum efficiency standards for tires sold in Rhode Island.
Provides that DEM regulations and CRMC in consultation with the chief resilience officer shall update to prioritize nature based solutions for coastal resilience projects that would be coordinated by DEM using an expedited permitting process.
This bill directs two of Rhode Island's environmental agencies — the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) — to update their rules and regulations to prioritize "nature-based solutions" when planning and approving coastal resilience projects.
Provides for a single, increased range of penalties for all driving offenses which result in serious bodily injury or death.
This bill would change how Rhode Island punishes drivers who cause serious injuries or deaths while committing a driving offense.
Allows for food and food supplies procurement by the state of less than $25,000 in aggregate under the small purchase regulations.
This bill would make it easier for Rhode Island state agencies to purchase food and food supplies without going through the full, formal bidding process that is normally required for government purchases.
Authorizes municipalities to make an emergency declaration under limited circumstances to allow for the construction and use of SAFE Units on a temporary basis which have specialized requirements and exemptions from the state fire and building codes.
This bill would give Rhode Island cities and towns the ability to declare a local emergency in certain situations, which would then allow them to quickly build and use a new type of housing unit called a "SAFE Unit.
Permits the construction of residential buildings that are up to four (4) stories and sixteen (16) dwelling units with a single staircase under certain conditions.
This bill would change Rhode Island's building code to allow the construction of apartment buildings with up to four stories and up to 16 units that have only one staircase, rather than requiring two separate staircases.
Authorizes temporary periods for extended service hours under existing liquor licenses for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament, subject to limitations or opt out by a municipality via council resolution.
This bill would temporarily allow bars, restaurants, and other establishments with existing liquor licenses in Rhode Island to serve alcohol during extended hours specifically for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament.
Repeals § 3-7-19 which prohibits retail liquor licenses within two hundred feet (200') of schools and religious institutions.
This bill would remove an existing Rhode Island law that currently prevents businesses from obtaining a retail liquor license if they are located within 200 feet of a school or religious institution (such as a church, mosque, or synagogue).
Gives mobile home residents a right of first refusal to buy or lease their park, requiring owners to notify the residents’ association and the Department of Business Regulation of bona fide offers and allow time to match the terms.
This bill would give residents of mobile home parks in Rhode Island a special opportunity to buy or lease their park before it can be sold or leased to someone else.
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Project Hand Up, located in the town of West Warwick.
This bill would exempt a nonprofit organization called Project Hand Up, located in West Warwick, Rhode Island, from paying property taxes on any real estate and physical property it owns.
Exempts property that consists of the lake bed and Wilson’s Reservoir in the town of Burrillville from taxes.
This bill would exempt a specific piece of property — the lake bed and Wilson's Reservoir located in the town of Burrillville, Rhode Island — from paying property taxes.
Require criminal background checks for applicants for employment or volunteering for the South Kingstown fire department or fire district.
This bill would require the South Kingstown fire department or fire district to conduct criminal background checks on people who apply to work or volunteer there.
Utility relocation costs related to highway construction to be partially or fully paid for by the state.
This bill deals with who pays the bill when utility lines — like electric, gas, water, or phone lines — need to be moved because of highway construction projects.
Establishes the healthcare worker platform and would require platforms offering healthcare shifts to register with the department of health by June 1, 2027, while, specifically, exempting them from being classified as nursing service agencies.
This bill creates a new official category in Rhode Island law called a "healthcare worker platform.
Authorizes East Providence to issue licenses to any business seeking to engage in the business of operating a hotel, motel, inn, or boardinghouse and that business first obtains approval from chief of police, building inspector and the mayor.
This bill would give the city of East Providence the legal authority to create a local licensing system for businesses that want to operate hotels, motels, inns, or boardinghouses within the city.
Clarifies the means by which attached single-family dwelling units may be created, recorded, and regulated as subdivisions of an existing lot under current zoning ordinance law.
This bill deals with a specific type of housing called attached single-family dwellings — think townhouses or row homes where individual units share a wall but are each owned separately.
Requires party chairpersons to submit lists of party voters to the mayor or council president within 30 days of notice of vacancy in a municipal election office and mayor/council president are required to make a replacement nomination within 30 days.
This bill sets up a clear timeline for filling vacant positions on local election boards (called "canvassing authorities") in Rhode Island cities and towns.
Permits Johnston to require 2 parking spaces for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing unit upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking is available near these units.
This bill would give the town of Johnston, Rhode Island, a specific power related to affordable housing developments.
Repeals the collateral source rule in medical malpractice actions.
This bill would change how medical malpractice lawsuits work in Rhode Island by eliminating what's known as the "collateral source rule.