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JOINT RESOLUTION APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICE (Proposes a state constitutional amendment to provide no person could hold office as general officer unless that person was a resident and a registered voter in the State of Rhode Island for at least 2 years, continuously, prior to taking office.)
This bill proposes a change to Rhode Island's state constitution that would set stricter eligibility requirements for people running for the state's top elected offices, known as "general officers.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 TO THE HOUSING NETWORK: THE RHODE ISLAND ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFIT HOUSING DEVELOPERS, DBA HOUSING NETWORK OF RHODE ISLAND (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $ 200,000 to the Housing Network of Rhode Island.)
This bill is a joint resolution that would authorize the state of Rhode Island to set aside $200,000 in public funds for an organization called the Housing Network of Rhode Island.
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON CITY AND TOWN AFFAIRS (Establishes a joint legislative commission on city and town affairs.)
This resolution would create a special joint commission made up of members from both the Rhode Island Senate and House of Representatives to focus on issues related to cities and towns across the state.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $250,000 TO 401 TECH BRIDGE TO STUDY AND EXPLORE SEAGLIDERS IN RHODE ISLAND (This resolution would make an appropriation of $250,000 to 401 Tech Bridge to study and explore seagliders.)
This resolution would direct $250,000 in state funds to an organization called 401 Tech Bridge to research and explore the potential use of "seagliders" in Rhode Island.
Limits the provisions related to prepayment of real estate mortgages to those mortgage loans made for real estate containing owner occupied dwelling houses of not more than four dwelling units.
This bill would change Rhode Island's existing rules about paying off a mortgage early (called "prepayment") so that those rules only apply to a specific category of home loans.
Allows nonprofit organizations to participate in permitted games of chance upon registering with the state police on an annual basis. The nonprofit would be exempt from any required background checks by local law enforcement.
This bill would make it easier for nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island to hold or participate in permitted games of chance — such as raffles, bingo, or similar fundraising activities.
Prohibits the use of heating systems utilizing fossil fuels as well as air or water heating systems in any state or municipal building open to the public constructed, altered or renovated on or after January 1, 2028.
This bill would ban the use of fossil fuel-based heating systems — such as those powered by natural gas, oil, or propane — in state and municipal buildings that are open to the public, if those buildings are newly constructed, significantly altered, or renovated on or after January 1, 2028.
Prohibits individuals from conveying items to or from the training school for youth without prior consent by the executive director of the division of youth development at the department of children, youth and families.
This bill would make it illegal for anyone to bring items into or take items out of Rhode Island's Training School for Youth — the state's secure facility for young people who have been placed there by the court system — without first getting permission from the top official overseeing that facility.
Amends the Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act to clarify housing-status enforcement, ban discriminatory housing notices, align state law with federal standards and remove a ban on public discussion of fair housing cases.
This bill proposed several changes to Rhode Island's existing Fair Housing Practices Act, which is the state law designed to protect people from discrimination when renting or buying a home.
Repeals the provisions of § 34-7-4 regarding rights of footway being acquired by adverse possession.
This bill would repeal a specific section of Rhode Island law that currently allows people to gain legal rights to walk across someone else's private property simply by doing so openly and continuously for a long period of time.
Limits rent increases to 4% annually, but allows an additional increase for taxes, insurance, or health and safety costs if the landlord gets an exemption from the secretary of housing, and provides tenants civil remedies for violations.
This bill would place a cap on how much a landlord can raise a tenant's rent each year in Rhode Island.
Requires that court sentencing a person for first degree sexual assault of first degree child molestation, have the approval of the victim before imposing any negotiated sentence upon the offender.
This bill would give victims of first-degree sexual assault and first-degree child molestation a formal say in plea deal sentencing.
Prohibits a landlord from removing a tenant from any housing accommodation, or attempt such removal or exclusion from possession.
This bill would change the rules around evictions in Rhode Island by requiring landlords to have a specific, legally recognized reason — called "just cause" — before they can remove a tenant from their home.
Provides for the sealing of eviction records under certain circumstances.
This bill would allow certain eviction records to be sealed, meaning they would no longer be publicly visible or accessible.
Provides that violations of § 11-37.1-10 relating to failing to register as a sex offender are subject to the duration and frequency of registrations pursuant to § 11-37.1-4.
Rhode Island law requires convicted sex offenders to register with authorities and check in regularly — the frequency and length of time they must register depends on how serious their offense was.
Provides that landlords would pay interest on security deposits in residential landlord-tenant matters.
This bill would require landlords in Rhode Island to pay interest on security deposits they collect from residential tenants.
Defines squatter as a person occupying a dwelling unit who is not authorized by the property owner, landlord or tenant to occupy the unit and provides remedies for property owner including police assistance to remove a squatter.
This bill addresses the issue of "squatters" — people who move into and occupy a home or other dwelling without permission from the property owner, landlord, or any authorized tenant.
Expands the review and oversight of regional transmission spending by the energy facilities siting board.
This bill would give Rhode Island's Energy Facility Siting Board expanded authority to review and oversee how money is spent on regional electricity transmission infrastructure.
Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions from purchasing or possessing a firearm.
This Rhode Island bill would make it illegal for anyone with a prior felony conviction to purchase or possess a firearm.
Provides for the operation and duties of natural organic reduction for the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil. Disposition facilities would be used for either cremation or natural organic reduction.
This bill would make natural organic reduction — sometimes called "human composting" — a legal option for handling human remains in Rhode Island.
Specifies that it is unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen (18) to possess a firearm.
This Rhode Island bill would make it explicitly illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to possess a firearm.
Amends the definition of farm and agricultural land to include land on which agricultural operations are being conducted or is suitable for agriculture operations, and further expand the definition of a farmer.
This bill proposes changes to how Rhode Island law defines "farm and agricultural land" and who qualifies as a "farmer.
Authorizes the DEM, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement, to enforce the prohibition on the intentional simultaneous release of ten or more balloons.
This bill addresses the enforcement of an existing Rhode Island law that prohibits the intentional release of ten or more balloons at the same time.
Makes it permissible for any student, professor, or other employee of any public or private college or university, to carry, possess and have in their custody, possession and/or under their control, a stun-gun or pepper spray for purposes of self-defense.
This bill would allow students, professors, and other employees at Rhode Island colleges and universities — both public and private — to legally carry stun guns and pepper spray for personal protection.