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Establishes the state-funded rental subsidy program.
This bill would create a new state government program in Rhode Island designed to help people afford rental housing.
Provides an exemption for non-insulated, non-winterized property used by the taxpayer, not located in a substandard area, and continuously owned by the taxpayer for twenty-five (25) years.
This bill would create a special tax exemption for certain property owners in Rhode Island.
Enhances and further defines the role of the board of trustees of the University of Rhode Island. This act would also provide a more efficient procurement process for the university.
This bill makes changes to how the University of Rhode Island (URI) is governed and how it purchases goods and services.
Provides coverage and increases individual and group insurance rates of reimbursement for ambulance services.
This bill would require health insurance companies in Rhode Island to cover ambulance services and would increase the rates that insurance companies must pay to ambulance providers.
Requires health insurers to comply with federal mental health parity laws, prevent discriminatory treatment limits, and ensures meaningful mental health and substance use coverage in all benefit classifications.
This Rhode Island bill, called the Protect Mental Health Act, requires health insurance companies operating in the state to follow federal laws that say mental health and substance use disorder treatment must be covered just as generously as physical health care.
Prohibits a healthcare provider from requiring patients to provide electronic payment information to be kept on file as a condition to receiving treatment and makes it a violation a deceptive trade practice.
This bill would make it illegal for healthcare providers in Rhode Island to require patients to hand over their credit card, debit card, or other electronic payment information as a condition of receiving medical treatment.
Amends the current law on low-income housing to include moderate-income housing and eliminates the income percentages used to determine qualifications for low or moderate income housing.
This bill proposes changes to Rhode Island's existing laws about affordable housing.
Eliminates mandated housing densities/density bonuses for public drinking water supply watersheds/groundwater. Requires densities not exceed water availability, introduce pollution, stay within public water or sewer system capacity limits.
This bill would change Rhode Island's housing law to remove requirements that towns and cities build housing at certain minimum densities — or offer "density bonuses" (extra units beyond normal limits) — in areas that are near or part of public drinking water sources, such as watersheds and groundwater supplies.
Requires condominium associations to conduct structural surveys and reserve studies, fund reserves at 15%, and plan for repairs.
This bill would require condominium associations in Rhode Island to take specific steps to assess the physical condition of their buildings and set aside money for future repairs.
Authorizes the Johnston town council to set tax exemption limit to an amount determined by the city council via ordinance or resolution for qualified individuals defined in the act.
This bill would give the Johnston Town Council the authority to decide how much of a property tax exemption certain residents can receive.
Prohibits the imposition of fees associated with home modifications that are specifically required to accommodate a veteran’s disability.
This bill, called the Disabled Veteran Home Modification Act, would prevent local governments and municipalities in Rhode Island from charging permit fees or other related fees when a disabled veteran needs to make changes to their home specifically because of their disability.
Allows a municipality to set its own conveyance tax rate for residential properties sold in excess of $900,000.00 at $10 per $500. Provides collected taxes to be in a restricted account and distributed within 2 years for affordable housing.
This bill would give Rhode Island municipalities the option to charge an additional tax when high-priced homes are sold within their borders.
Allows the town of Johnston to determine its density bonuses based upon its underlying zoning.
This bill would give the town of Johnston, Rhode Island special authority to set its own rules about "density bonuses" — a tool that allows developers to build more housing units on a piece of land than would normally be permitted.
Prohibits cities or towns that implement a rent control ordinance from raising property taxes and such prohibition would last for as long as the rent control ordinance is in effect.
This bill would create a direct link between rent control policies and property taxes in Rhode Island cities and towns.
Provides that cities or towns may, by ordinance, designate "special ways" throughout the city or town which would be subject to alternative regulations to preserve its cultural, historic or scenic character.
This bill would give Rhode Island cities and towns a new tool to protect streets, roads, or pathways that have special cultural, historical, or scenic value.
Requires that affordable housing would be provided for with some developments.
This Rhode Island bill would require that some new housing developments include a portion of units that are priced affordably for lower- and moderate-income residents.
Clarifies that a magistrate or sentencing judge sitting in a court with jurisdiction over motor vehicle offenses has the discretion to grant a conditional hardship license for a first-time offender upon request.
This bill clarifies that a judge or magistrate handling motor vehicle cases has the authority to grant a "hardship license" to someone convicted of a motor vehicle offense for the first time.
Requires nonprofit entities who receive grants or other funding, to provide a detailed list of their ten highest paid directors, officers or employees’ salaries and benefits, including the names of said individuals.
This bill would require nonprofit organizations that receive grants or other funding from the state of Rhode Island to publicly disclose detailed compensation information about their highest-paid employees.
Authorizes the state police to enforce municipal ordinances; provided that, the ordinances provide for civil penalties only.
This bill would give Rhode Island State Police the authority to enforce local town and city ordinances, but only in cases where breaking those ordinances results in a civil penalty (like a fine) rather than criminal charges.
Creates the joint committee of the repealer for a term of six (6) years to compile suggestions for repeal of certain statutes, regulations, and executive orders.
This bill would create a special legislative committee called the "Joint Committee of the Repealer" that would exist for six years.
Increases fines for speeding in residential or school zones.
This bill would increase the fines that drivers must pay if they are caught speeding in residential neighborhoods or near schools.
Amends various sections of law relating to campaign contributions and expenditures, including prohibitions on self-dealing with committee funds and prohibits donations made in fictitious names.
This bill makes several updates to Rhode Island's existing campaign finance laws, which govern how money is raised and spent in political campaigns.
Creates the child-serving provider liability joint underwriting association to provide a joint underwriting association to provide liability insurance coverage for eligible child serving providers.
This bill would create a special insurance pool in Rhode Island specifically designed to provide liability insurance coverage for organizations and providers that serve children.
Includes animal cruelty offenses to the domestic violence crimes committed by a family or household members against another.
This bill would expand Rhode Island's Domestic Violence Prevention Act to include animal cruelty as a form of domestic violence.