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Expands the positions that a person in the state retirement system could have at a state college or university post-retirement.
This bill would expand the types of jobs that retired state employees can take at Rhode Island public colleges and universities while still collecting their retirement benefits.
Authorizes an annual two and one-half percent (2.5%) escalation for all active and retired police and firefighter's retirement pension allowance, compounded each year on January 1 following the year of retirement and continuing yearly, on that date.
This bill would give retired police officers and firefighters in Rhode Island an automatic annual raise in their pension payments.
Reinstates general revenue sharing of state aid among the 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island. The initial amount is based upon population, and increased annually thereafter based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers.
This bill would restart a program called "general revenue sharing," where the state of Rhode Island sends money directly to each of its 39 cities and towns.
Eliminates the estate tax in Rhode Island.
This bill would get rid of Rhode Island's estate tax, which is a tax that is currently charged on the value of a person's assets (such as money, property, and investments) when they die and those assets are passed on to their heirs.
Requires every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and other products.
This bill would require all individual and group health insurance plans in Rhode Island to cover contraceptive drugs, devices, and other products that have been approved by the U.
Permits every municipality in the state to offer a homestead tax exemption of up to 20% of assessed value on residential properties, and also provides that municipalities that grant greater exemptions not be limited by this section.
This bill would allow every city and town in Rhode Island to offer a "homestead exemption" on property taxes for people who own and live in their homes.
Establishes a program for the energy and water benchmarking of large buildings in Rhode Island and a standard for their energy performance.
This bill would create a program requiring owners of large buildings in Rhode Island to regularly measure and report how much energy and water their buildings use.
Amends Rhode Island's standard fire insurance policy by codifying uniform, transparent appraisal procedures and payment obligations that reflect contemporary claim-handling practices while preserving long-standing consumer protections.
This bill updates Rhode Island's rules for standard fire insurance policies — the basic type of insurance that covers homes and buildings damaged by fire.
Prohibits any city, town, quasi-municipal corporation or public corporation from assessing any existing agricultural operation or agricultural land for the extension of any water utilities past the property and from imposing any connection fee.
This bill would protect farmers and agricultural landowners from being charged certain fees related to water utility projects.
Provides for warming center and cooling center alerts to trigger certain procedures municipalities shall follow during extreme heat or cold to help at-risk individuals with resources including, but not limited to, warming and cooling centers.
This bill would create a formal system in Rhode Island for responding to extreme weather — both dangerously cold and dangerously hot conditions.
Limits municipal minimum lot sizes for residential use to 2,500 sq ft near transit, 5,000 sq. ft with water/sewer, and 1 acre otherwise, while protecting farmlands, forests, and wetlands, and requiring zoning updates to comply.
This bill would set statewide limits on how small a residential lot can be in Rhode Island, essentially capping how large cities and towns can require lots to be when someone wants to build a home.
Spells out the responsibilities of both the landlord and tenant with respect to the inspection and treatment of bed bugs in residential premises.
This bill establishes clear rules for how landlords and tenants in Rhode Island must handle bed bug problems in rental housing.
Allows faith-based organizations to develop affordable and mixed-use housing on land they own as a by-right use, set statewide development standards, limit local barriers, and streamline approvals to expand housing supply.
This bill would allow churches, synagogues, mosques, and other religious organizations to build affordable housing or mixed-use developments (such as apartments combined with shops or community spaces) on land they already own.
Clarifies that buildings on leased land in the town of South Kingstown shall be taxed as real estate whether or not the leases are in writing or recorded.
This bill clarifies how buildings located on leased land in South Kingstown, Rhode Island are taxed.
Limits rent increases to no more than 4% annually unless the landlord is granted an exemption by secretary of housing, and provides tenants with civil action to recover damages, including award of attorneys' fees and punitive damages, for any violations.
This bill would place a limit on how much landlords in Rhode Island can raise rent each year.
Sets the zoning statewide for “family child care homes” to no fewer than twelve (12) children maximum.
This bill would set a statewide minimum standard for how many children a family child care home — a licensed childcare operation run out of a private residence — can care for at one time.
Changes the residential limit for any substantial multi-family housing project not to exceed forty thousand (40,000) residents according to the United States Census Bureau.
This bill would change a rule about where large multi-family housing projects — like apartment complexes — can be built in Rhode Island.
Restores the requirement that a local review board issue findings for denial in reviewing a comprehensive permit request and clarifies that affordable housing units shall be included in each town and city when the building permits for units are granted.
This bill makes two changes to how Rhode Island towns and cities handle affordable housing developments.
Increases the penalties for reckless driving from a misdemeanor first offense to a felony, with a penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine of between one thousand dollars ($1,000) and five thousand dollars ($5,000).
This bill would significantly increase the legal consequences for reckless driving in Rhode Island.
Requires written consent by recipient or parent before vaccine and prohibits discrimination against those who don't vaccinate and fines up to $25,000 for violation. Also prohibits DCYF from investigating their for failure to vaccinate their child.
This bill would require that anyone receiving a vaccine — or a parent acting on behalf of their child — must first give written consent before the vaccine is administered.
Creates a state-run pilot program in Rhode Island that provides paid, low-barrier employment to individuals experiencing homelessness for community beautification and cleanup projects while connecting participants to supportive services.
This bill would create a new state-run pilot program in Rhode Island designed to offer paid work opportunities to people experiencing homelessness.
Amends the low and moderate income housing act.
This bill proposes changes to Rhode Island's existing law that governs affordable housing — specifically the rules around housing that is designated for people with low and moderate incomes.
Requires commercial property owners to install vehicle barriers at their retail establishment locations as part of any new construction.
This bill would require owners of commercial properties to install physical vehicle barriers — such as bollards, concrete barriers, or similar protective structures — at retail locations whenever new construction takes place.
Limits the development of utility scale solar energy projects.
This bill would place restrictions on where and how large commercial solar energy installations — known as "utility scale" solar projects — can be built in Rhode Island.