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Authorizes the town of Jamestown to authorize, by ordinance, the expansion of the local tax exemption ordinance for seniors.
This bill gives the town of Jamestown, Rhode Island the legal authority to expand its existing property tax break program for senior citizens.
Changes the per-unit fee structure of affordable housing to 150 % of the cost of developing a single-family home or a condominium unit.
This bill would change how fees are calculated for affordable housing developments in Rhode Island.
Removes the definition of "totally and permanently disabled" from the general law affording college tuition paid by the state to the spouse and children of active members of the police force who are killed or disabled during duty.
Rhode Island currently has a law that provides free college tuition — paid by the state — to the spouses and children of police officers who are killed or permanently disabled while on duty.
Provides that adjunct faculty members at any state college or university who teach at least 50% of the hours regularly worked by full-time faculty in a semester would be eligible for the same medical benefits as other state employees.
This bill would extend medical health insurance benefits to adjunct (part-time) faculty members who work at Rhode Island's public colleges and universities.
Requires employers to provide full-time employees four (4) hours of paid leave once a year to donate blood through and any approved blood donation program.
This bill would require employers in Rhode Island to give their full-time employees up to four hours of paid time off, once per year, specifically to donate blood through an approved blood donation program.
Provides that any schools days a public school is closed due to a declared state of emergency be deemed excused for purposes of compliance with minimum school days calendar requirements.
This bill deals with how school closures during emergencies are counted toward Rhode Island's required number of school days per year.
Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse.
This bill would increase the minimum monthly benefit paid to certain family members of deceased teachers who were part of Rhode Island's teachers' retirement system.
Prohibits RIPTA from using state funds or the proceeds of any bond(s) to pay for any work performed after 8/1/26, pursuant to the “transit center joint development project” RFP and/or pursuant to related the preliminary services agreement.
This bill would place a financial restriction on the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), the state agency that runs public buses and transit services.
Increases the notification time about rent increases and termination of tenancy for month-to-month tenants.
This bill would give renters who rent on a month-to-month basis more advance warning before their landlord raises their rent or asks them to leave.
Creates a comprehensive statutory framework to address and regulate the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, considering the interests of employers and employees.
This bill would create a set of rules specifically governing how artificial intelligence (AI) tools can be used by employers in Rhode Island workplaces.
Sets the minimum wage for 2027 at twenty dollars ($20) per hour.
This bill would set Rhode Island's minimum wage at $20 per hour starting in 2027.
Provides that commencing January 1, 2027, the minimum wage shall be twenty-four dollars ($24.00) per hour.
This bill would raise Rhode Island's minimum wage to $24.
Amends the workers' compensation reimbursement provisions related to the liability of third person for damages.
This bill proposes changes to how workers' compensation reimbursement works when a third party — someone other than the employer — is responsible for causing a worker's injury.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $5,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of five million dollars ($5,000,000) to the RI Public Transit Authority to continue services, hire and train more bus operators, and implement the State's Act on Climate goals.)
This joint resolution would have authorized a one-time appropriation of $5 million in state funds to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), the agency responsible for operating public bus service across the state.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $150,000 TO THE MAIN STREET RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) to the Main Street Rhode Island Program.)
This bill is a joint resolution that would direct $150,000 in state funding to the Main Street Rhode Island Program.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to RIPIN.)
This is a joint resolution in the Rhode Island legislature that would direct $500,000 in state funding to the Rhode Island Parent Information Network, commonly known as RIPIN.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $300,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND OFFICE OF THE POSTSECONDARY COMMISSIONER FOR THE RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL FOR PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $300,000 to the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner for the Rhode Island School for Progressive Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.)
This bill is a joint resolution that would direct $300,000 in state funding to the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner, specifically to support the Rhode Island School for Progressive Education.
Requires homeowner’s insurance providers to provide two months’ notice before increasing any policy renewal premium more than 20% and a violation constitutes a deceptive trade practice punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000.
This bill would require homeowner's insurance companies to give policyholders at least two months' advance notice before raising their insurance premium by more than 20% at renewal time.
Extends the forbearance of utility terminations for customers with serious illness certifications and would amend various provisions related to the termination of utility services for persons who are disabled, seriously ill, or in arrears.
This bill deals with rules about when utility companies (like electric, gas, and water providers) can shut off service to customers who are seriously ill, disabled, or behind on their payments.
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.
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of MAP Behavioral Health Services, Inc. and MAP Development Corporation, located in the city of Providence.
This bill would exempt two specific organizations — MAP Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
Removes the licensing exemption for a lender that originates less than six (6) loans in twelve (12) consecutive months.
This bill would change who is required to get a license to make loans in Rhode Island.
Expands the jurisdiction of the city of Warwick municipal court.
This bill would expand the types of cases and legal matters that the Warwick Municipal Court — the local court serving the city of Warwick, Rhode Island — is allowed to handle.
Creates a special motor vehicle registration plate for The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame.
This bill would create a special "vanity" license plate in Rhode Island to support The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame.