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Tuesday, June 9, 20261 bill
Sunday, June 7, 20261 bill
Saturday, June 6, 20264 bills
S3561
Motor and Other Vehicles - Registration of Vehicles
This bill creates a special license plate to raise money for the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub.
Population
affected8Veterans & Military
affected8Veterans & Military
S3366
Motor and Other Vehicles - Registration of Vehicles
This bill creates a special, voluntary license plate to raise funds for the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub.
38 Yea0 Nay0 Not votingPopulation
affected15Veterans & Military
affected15Veterans & Military
S3560
Insurance - Motor Vehicle Appraisal Provision
This bill lets people direct their auto insurance company to directly pay independent appraisers during a vehicle repair dispute.
Population
affected35Insurance
affected35Insurance
S3365
Insurance - Motor Vehicle Appraisal Provision
This bill allows vehicle owners to have their insurance company directly pay independent auto damage appraisers during a dispute.
33 Yea4 Nay1 Not votingPopulation
affected35Insurance
affected35Insurance
Friday, June 5, 202618 bills
S3364AAmended
Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
This bill allows Tiverton to offer a property tax credit of $400 or more to totally disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
67 Yea0 Nay8 Not votingPopulation
affected8Veterans & Military
affected8Veterans & Military
S3362
Motor and Other Vehicles - Registration of Vehicles
This bill creates special license plates for the Dominican Independence and Heritage Award Committee of RI to fund local charities.
38 Yea0 Nay0 Not votingPopulation
affected15Transportation
affected15Transportation
S3360
Authorizing the Amendment of the Warwick City Charter to Allow for Enactment of Ordinances That Subject Mayoral Appointments to Certain Codified City Boards and Commissions to the Advice and Consent of the City Council
This bill lets Warwick voters decide if the city council can approve or reject the mayor's board and commission appointments.
38 Yea0 Nay0 Not votingPopulation
affected8Cities & Towns
affected8Cities & Towns
S3357
Authorizing the City of Cranston to Finance the Acquisition, Demolition, Construction, Improvement, Renovation, Repair, Alteration, Furnishing and Equipping of Public Buildings in the City by the Issuance of Not More Than $2,000,000 General Obligation Bonds and Notes Therefor
This bill authorizes Cranston to borrow up to $2 million for public building projects, pending local voter approval.
69 Yea0 Nay6 Not votingPopulation
affected15Public Finance
affected15Public Finance
S3363
Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
This bill changes Tiverton's property tax exemption for seniors into a tax credit determined by the local tax assessor.
67 Yea0 Nay8 Not votingPopulation
affected15Taxes
affected15Taxes
S3359
Authorizing the City of Cranston to Finance the Design, Construction, Repair, Rehabilitation and Improvement of Streets, Sidewalks and Bridges in the City Including, but Not Limited to, Paving, Drainage, Traffic Control Devices, Road Maintenance Equipment, Safety Improvements and Landscaping and All Costs Incidental or Related Thereto by the Issuance of Not More Than $8,000,000 General Obligation Bonds and Notes Therefor
This bill allows Cranston to borrow up to $8 million for street, sidewalk, and bridge repairs, pending voter approval.
69 Yea0 Nay6 Not votingPopulation
affected25Roads & Highways
affected25Roads & Highways
S3354
Authorizing the City of Cranston to Finance the Repair, Construction and Rehabilitation of Storm Drains and Drainage Improvements, and the Remediation and Mitigation of Drainage and Flooding Problems, by the Issuance of Not More Than $4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds and Notes Therefor
This bill allows Cranston voters to decide whether the city can borrow $4 million for storm drain and flooding improvements.
69 Yea0 Nay6 Not votingPopulation
affected25Public Finance
affected25Public Finance
S3355
Authorizing the City of Cranston to Issue Not to Exceed $25,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Notes and Other Evidences of Indebtedness to Finance the Purchase And/or Acquisition of Land and Buildings, Construction, Renovation, Improvement, Alteration, Repair, Landscaping, Furnishing and Equipping of Schools and School Facilities Throughout the City
This bill authorizes Cranston to borrow up to $25 million through bonds to fund public school facility improvements.
69 Yea0 Nay6 Not votingPopulation
affected35Public Finance
affected35Public Finance
S3356
Authorizing the City of Cranston to Finance the Acquisition, Construction, Improvement, Renovation, Repair and Alteration of Playgrounds, Athletic Fields and Related Equipment in the City by the Issuance of Not More Than $4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds and Notes Therefor
This bill allows Cranston to issue $4 million in bonds to improve public playgrounds and athletic fields, pending voter approval.
69 Yea0 Nay6 Not votingPopulation
affected15Cities & Towns
affected15Cities & Towns
S3358
Authorizing the City of Cranston to Finance the Acquisition, Improvement, Renovation and Repair of Fire and Public Safety Equipment by the Issuance of Not More Than $8,000,000 General Obligation Bonds and Notes Therefor
This bill allows Cranston to borrow up to $8 million for fire and public safety equipment, pending voter approval.
69 Yea0 Nay6 Not votingPopulation
affected15Public Finance
affected15Public Finance
S3559
Authorizing the City of Cranston to Finance the Design, Construction, Repair, Rehabilitation and Improvement of Streets, Sidewalks and Bridges in the City Including, but Not Limited to, Paving, Drainage, Traffic Control Devices, Road Maintenance Equipment, Safety Improvements and Landscaping and All Costs Incidental or Related Thereto by the Issuance of Not More Than $8,000,000 General Obligation Bonds and Notes Therefor
This bill lets Cranston voters decide whether the city should borrow $8 million to fix streets, sidewalks, and bridges.
Population
affected15Public Finance
affected15Public Finance
H8620
Authorizing the City of Cranston to Finance the Repair, Construction and Rehabilitation of Storm Drains and Drainage Improvements, and the Remediation and Mitigation of Drainage and Flooding Problems, by the Issuance of Not More Than $4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds and Notes Therefor
Authorizes Cranston to issue up to $4 million in bonds for storm drain and flood mitigation projects, pending voter approval.
71 Yea0 Nay4 Not votingPopulation
affected25Public Finance
affected25Public Finance
H8624
Authorizing the City of Cranston to Finance the Acquisition, Improvement, Renovation and Repair of Fire and Public Safety Equipment by the Issuance of Not More Than $8,000,000 General Obligation Bonds and Notes Therefor
Authorizes Cranston to issue up to $8 million in bonds for fire and public safety equipment, pending voter approval in 2026.
72 Yea0 Nay3 Not votingPopulation
affected25Public Finance
affected25Public Finance
H8623
Authorizing the City of Cranston to Finance the Design, Construction, Repair, Rehabilitation and Improvement of Streets, Sidewalks and Bridges in the City Including, but Not Limited to, Paving, Drainage, Traffic Control Devices, Road Maintenance Equipment, Safety Improvements and Landscaping and All Costs Incidental or Related Thereto by the Issuance of Not More Than $8,000,000 General Obligation Bonds and Notes Therefor
Authorizes Cranston to issue up to $8 million in bonds for street, sidewalk, and bridge improvements, subject to voter approval in 2026.
72 Yea0 Nay3 Not votingPopulation
affected25Public Finance
affected25Public Finance
H8622
Authorizing the City of Cranston to Finance the Acquisition, Construction, Improvement, Renovation, Repair and Alteration of Playgrounds, Athletic Fields and Related Equipment in the City by the Issuance of Not More Than $4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds and Notes Therefor
Authorizes Cranston to issue up to $4 million in bonds for playgrounds and athletic fields, subject to voter approval in 2026.
71 Yea0 Nay4 Not votingPopulation
affected25Public Finance
affected25Public Finance
H8621
Authorizing the City of Cranston to Finance the Acquisition, Demolition, Construction, Improvement, Renovation, Repair, Alteration, Furnishing and Equipping of Public Buildings in the City by the Issuance of Not More Than $2,000,000 General Obligation Bonds and Notes Therefor
Authorizes Cranston to issue up to $2 million in bonds for public building improvements, subject to voter approval in 2026.
71 Yea0 Nay4 Not votingPopulation
affected20Public Finance
affected20Public Finance
H8625
Authorizing the City of Cranston to Issue Not to Exceed $25,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Notes and Other Evidences of Indebtedness to Finance the Purchase And/or Acquisition of Land and Buildings, Construction, Renovation, Improvement, Alteration, Repair, Landscaping, Furnishing and Equipping of Schools and School Facilities Throughout the City
Authorizes Cranston to issue up to $25 million in bonds for school facility improvements, subject to voter approval in 2026.
70 Yea0 Nay5 Not votingPopulation
affected25Public Finance
affected25Public Finance
S3361aaAmended
Property - Mortgage Foreclosure and Sale
This bill changes how foreclosure notices are mailed and gives military members a year of foreclosure protection after deployment.
35 Yea2 Nay0 Not votingPopulation
affected15Property
affected15Property
Thursday, June 4, 20263 bills
H8613
State Affairs and Government - Farmland Preservation Act
This bill prevents towns from charging farms connection fees for water utility extensions and permanently protects qualifying agricultural land.
Population
affected15Conservation
affected15Conservation
S3353
Making an Appropriation to Pay Certain Claims
Appropriates $5,152 to pay six vehicle damage claims from roadway debris/defects.
67 Yea0 Nay8 Not votingPopulation
affected2Public Finance
affected2Public Finance
H8614
Motor and Other Vehicles - Registration Fees
This bill allows a disabled veteran's spouse to use "Disabled Veteran" license plates if the veteran cannot drive.
71 Yea0 Nay4 Not votingPopulation
affected8Veterans & Military
affected8Veterans & Military
Wednesday, June 3, 20261 bill
Monday, June 1, 20263 bills
S3339
Elections - Conduct of Election and Voting Equipment, and Supplies
This bill prohibits ICE agents from coming within 200 feet of a polling place unless they are voting.
60 Yea10 Nay5 Not votingPopulation
affected15Elections & Voting
affected15Elections & Voting
S3338
Criminal Offenses - Impersonation and Identity Fraud
This bill updates identity fraud laws to make it a crime to use digital forgeries or deepfakes for fraud.
68 Yea0 Nay7 Not votingPopulation
affected15Non-Violent Crime Penalties
affected15Non-Violent Crime Penalties
S3337
Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
This bill exempts the Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's property in Providence from local property taxes.
64 Yea5 Nay6 Not votingPopulation
affected5Property
affected5Property
Friday, May 29, 20266 bills
S3334aaAmended
Health and Safety - The Rhode Island Life Science Hub Act
This bill adds the leaders of the RI Life Science Hub and I-195 Commission to each other's boards.
38 Yea0 Nay0 Not votingPopulation
affected5Economic Development
affected5Economic Development
S3333
The North Tiverton Fire District
This bill redefines the geographical boundaries of the North Tiverton Fire District and reduces its number of tax assessors.
67 Yea0 Nay8 Not votingPopulation
affected8Cities & Towns
affected8Cities & Towns
S3335
Towns and Cities - General Powers - City of Warwick
This bill allows the city of Warwick to sell a specific piece of property at 34 Warwick Lake Avenue.
73 Yea0 Nay2 Not votingPopulation
affected5Government Assets
affected5Government Assets
H8605AAmended
Making an Appropriation to Pay Certain Claims
Appropriates $6,280.12 in state funds to pay nine specific claims for property and vehicle damage caused by state roadway defects and infrastructure issues.
38 Yea0 Nay0 Not votingPopulation
affected5Funding & Budget
affected5Funding & Budget
H8603AAmended
Motor and Other Vehicles - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses
This bill allows the Department of Children, Youth and Families to pay driver education fees for eligible foster youth.
38 Yea0 Nay0 Not votingPopulation
affected8Children
affected8Children
H8604AAmended
Taxation - Personal Income Tax
This bill aligns Rhode Island's income reporting thresholds with federal tax code thresholds, removing the previous $100 minimum.
71 Yea0 Nay4 Not votingPopulation
affected35Income
affected35Income
Wednesday, May 27, 20263 bills
S3330
State Affairs and Government - Medicaid Program Funding and Reallocation of Enrollment Savings
The bill redirects money saved from fewer people using Medicaid to increase payment rates for healthcare providers.
Population
affected35Medical Services
affected35Medical Services
H8592
Authorizing the City of Pawtucket to Provide for the Design, Construction, Reconstruction, Repair and Equipping of Streets, Sidewalks and Other Transportation Infrastructure Improvements Including, but Not Limited to, Drainage and Landscaping and Authorizing the Financing Thereof, Including the Issue of Not More Than $2,000,000 Bonds and Notes Therefor, to Fund the Capital Improvement Program for the Two Fiscal Years 2028 and 2029
Authorizes Pawtucket to issue up to $2 million in bonds for street and sidewalk improvements, subject to voter approval.
68 Yea0 Nay7 Not votingPopulation
affected25Public Finance
affected25Public Finance
H8594
Authorizing the City of Pawtucket to Provide for the Repaving of Streets in the City and Authorizing the Financing Thereof, Including the Issue of Not More Than $3,000,000 Bonds and Notes Therefor, to Fund the Capital Improvement Program for the Two Fiscal Years 2028 and 2029
Authorizes Pawtucket to issue up to $3 million in bonds for street repaving, subject to voter approval at the next election.
67 Yea0 Nay8 Not votingPopulation
affected25Public Finance
affected25Public Finance
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