Saturday, March 23, 2013
STATE HOUSE – Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/.
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Saturday, March 23
Senate Judiciary Committee holds 12-hour hearing on same-sex marriage bills The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on two Senate bills related to same-sex marriage. The first bill (2013-S 0038), sponsored by Sen. Donna M. Nesselbush (D-Dist. 15, Pawtucket, North Providence), removes gender-specific language from the section of the general laws that governs eligibility for marriage, and addresses state and federal law recognition, applicability in the state of Rhode Island, marriage licenses, protection of freedom of religion in marriages and the merger of civil unions into marriages. The second bill (2013-S 0708), sponsored by Sen. Frank A. Ciccone III (D-Dist. 7, Providence, North Providence), is a resolution calling for a ballot…
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/.
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Sunday, June 17, 2012
2013 state budget bill enacted The $8.1 billion state budget bill (2012-H 7323Aaa) achieved final legislative passage and was signed into law by Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee. The budget substantially restores previous cuts to programs for the developmentally disabled, accelerates implementation of the new school aid formula and assists Central Falls’ retirees, while avoiding many of the tax increases the governor proposed, including the expansion of the meals-and-beverages tax. Click here to see news release. Governor signs marijuana decriminalization legislation Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee has signed legislation (2012-S 2253Aaa, 2012-H 7092Aaa) making Rhode Island the 15th state in the nation to decriminalize marijuana. The bills, sponsored by Sen…
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/.
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
House OKs changes to ‘good time’ law The House approved legislation aimed at preventing those serving jail time for serious crimes from earning time off their sentences for good behavior. Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D-Dist. 34, South Kingstown, Narragansett) and Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D-Dist. 37, South Kingstown, New Shoreham) introduced the legislation (2012-H 7112A, 2012-S 2179A) on behalf of Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin. The bills came in response to the potential release last year of Michael Woodmansee, who was convicted of killing 5-year-old Jason Foreman in 1975 in South Kingstown. Click here to see news release. Senate passes bill to create Back to Work RI Program The Rhode Island Senate has approved legislation (2012-S 2377) that…
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/.
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Saturday, May 19, 2012
House approves compassion centers amendments The House approved legislation developed to address concerns about Rhode Island’s medical marijuana compassion centers, moving the state one step closer to allowing patients to safely purchase the drug. The Senate bill (2012-S 2555A) sponsored by Sen. Rhoda E. Perry (D-Dist. 3, Providence) has passed both chambers and has been sent to the governor, who, after halting the opening of the centers last year amid concerns about federal prosecution, has indicated he will sign it. The House bill (2012-H 7888A), sponsored by Rep. Scott A. Slater (D-Dist. 10, Providence), will now go to the Senate. Click here to see news release. Assembly OKs bill for collection of unwanted, expired drugs Legislation …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
State revenue picture brightens The Revenue Estimating Conference – composed of fiscal advisers from the House, Senate and administration – has released the outlook for this year’s state revenues, which are expected to be about $62 million higher than expected. The group, which meets twice per year, also projects state revenue to be almost $18 million higher next year. The extra revenue will help ease next year’s projected $120 million budget deficit. Senate approves compassion center amendments Legislation developed to address concerns about Rhode Island’s medical marijuana compassion centers passed the Senate, moving the state one step closer to allowing patients to safely purchase the drug. The legislation (2012-S 2555 A), sponsored …
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/.
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Saturday, April 28, 2012
House Finance takes testimony on developmental disability funding As hundreds of demonstrators gathered inside and outside the State House, the House Committee on Finance heard four hours of testimony on bills to address the $24 million in funding for the developmentally disabled that was cut from the current year’s budget. Among the bills heard were those calling for full restoration of funds, restoration of $12 million, and restoration of reimbursement rates for agencies that help residents with developmental disabilities. House Finance continues hearings on governor’s municipal aid package The House Finance Committee continued its hearings this week on Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee’s municipal aid package, which aims to provide financial …
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