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Requires that the state's share to public libraries be fixed at twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount appropriated by the city or town in their budgets for fiscal year 2027.
This bill would change how Rhode Island calculates the amount of state money that public libraries receive.
Sets controls on Medicaid prescription drug costs by imposing transparency and accountability requirements on managed care organizations (MCOs) and their pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
This bill aims to bring more transparency and accountability to how prescription drug costs are managed within Rhode Island's Medicaid program.
Establishes property, tangible, sales and use tax exemptions as incentives for the location of qualified data centers in Rhode Island.
This bill would create special tax breaks for large data centers that choose to set up operations in Rhode Island.
Establishes a tax credit for businesses transitioning to employee ownership.
This bill would create a new tax credit in Rhode Island for business owners who choose to convert their companies into employee-owned businesses.
Eliminates the estate tax in Rhode Island.
This bill would get rid of Rhode Island's estate tax, which is a tax that the state currently collects on the value of a person's assets (such as property, money, and investments) when they pass away.
Increases the income range up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) and tax credit up to eight hundred fifty dollars ($850), for elderly and disabled persons who own or rent their homes.
This bill would expand an existing Rhode Island tax relief program that helps elderly and disabled residents with their housing costs.
Suspends the gross earnings tax on electric and gas companies until January 1, 2036.
This bill would temporarily pause a specific tax that Rhode Island currently charges electric and gas utility companies.
Updates the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to eliminate the statutorily required subcommittees under the cannabis advisory board.
This bill makes a change to Rhode Island's Cannabis Act by removing the requirement that the Cannabis Advisory Board must have specific subcommittees built into state law.
Prohibits force-feeding to create a force-fed poultry product or the hiring of another to engage in force-feeding of a poultry product. It also prohibits the sale of a force-fed poultry product or food containing a force-fed poultry product.
This bill would make it illegal in Rhode Island to force-feed birds — such as ducks or geese — for the purpose of producing enlarged liver products, most commonly known as foie gras.
Establishes the Rhode Island Ban on the Corporate Practice of Medicine Act.
This bill would establish a new law in Rhode Island that restricts corporations and business entities from directly employing or controlling licensed physicians in the practice of medicine.
Clarifies the manner in which certain dental insurance benefits are paid directly to the provider.
This bill deals with how dental insurance companies send payment to dentists and other dental care providers.
Establishes a maximum per annum rate of interest on small loans at ninety-nine percent (99%) and limit the amounts of origination and closing fees. Also requires that late fees and returned payment fees be agreed to in writing between borrower and lender.
This bill would set new rules for small loans made in Rhode Island.
Amends the state’s online E-Permitting Portal using automated plan review and instant permit issuance.
This bill would upgrade Rhode Island's existing online permitting system (called the E-Permitting Portal) to make it faster and more automated when homeowners or businesses apply for permits related to solar energy installations.
Directs the department of elementary and secondary education to provide a two-year pilot program that coordinates a national cultural exchange program for students of this state.
This bill would direct Rhode Island's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE) to create and run a two-year pilot program connecting Rhode Island students with a national cultural exchange program.
Strengthens school security measures, including the establishment of a RI school emergency response committee to develop additional recommendations for school security measures and requiring an annual school safety assessment by all school districts.
This bill aims to strengthen safety and security measures in Rhode Island's public schools.
Modifies the definition of “intentionally added PFAS” to mean PFAS that are deliberately added during the manufacturing of a covered product to perform a specific function.
This bill modifies a definition within Rhode Island's Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024.
Creates the green buildings act commission to consist of 17 members, responsible for the implementation of the green buildings act.
This bill would create a new government commission in Rhode Island called the "Green Buildings Act Commission.
Allows advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, and physicians who are and are not licensed in Rhode Island to provide telemedicine services to patients who are in the state when those services are rendered.
This bill would expand access to telemedicine services for Rhode Island residents by allowing a broader range of healthcare providers to treat patients remotely.
Adds pickles and relish to those foods not requiring refrigeration which are permitted to be manufactured and sold as a farm home food product.
This bill would expand the list of foods that small-scale home producers and farmers in Rhode Island are allowed to make and sell without needing a commercial food facility license.
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Blithewold, Inc., located at 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, Rhode Island.
This bill would exempt Blithewold, Inc.
Caps the size of accessory dwelling units to 900 sq.ft. for one bedroom units and 1,000 sq. ft for two 2 bedroom units.
This bill would set maximum size limits for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Rhode Island.
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of AS220 located in the city of Providence.
This bill would grant a property tax exemption to AS220, a nonprofit arts organization based in Providence, Rhode Island.
Requires 10% of all rental fees collected by the water resources board pursuant to a lease with the Coventry Pines Golf Club be paid to the town of Coventry and 10% to the Central Coventry Fire District.
This bill deals with how money from a lease agreement between Rhode Island's Water Resources Board and the Coventry Pines Golf Club is shared.
Protects people attending Rhode Island court proceedings from civil arrest without a judicial warrant, ensures court access, sets enforcement rules, and provides remedies for violations.
This bill would protect people who come to Rhode Island courthouses — whether as parties in a case, witnesses, victims, or observers — from being arrested by civil (non-criminal) law enforcement agents without a proper judicial warrant.