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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
June 2, 2015 RI H 5074 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (59 - 13)
March 2, 2016 RI H 7228 Authorizes a Gambling Facility in Tiverton Bill Passed - House (69 - 4)
March 1, 2016 RI S 2103 Requires Property Owners to Maintain Trees and Shrubs Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 6)
March 3, 2016 RI S 2081 Authorizes a Gambling Facility in Tiverton Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 2)
April 5, 2016 RI S 2185 Extends Renewable Energy Standard Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
June 23, 2015 RI S 997 Establishes a Toll for Large Commercial Trucks Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 4)
June 7, 2016 RI H 8240 Requires Referendum for Power Plant Tax Agreement Bill Passed - House (64 - 7)
June 23, 2015 RI H 5364 Increases Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees Bill Passed - House (56 - 16)
June 17, 2016 RI S 2864 Establishes Regulations for Rideshare Companies Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
June 16, 2016 RI H 7007 Authorizes Cities to Establish Regulations for Body Works Businesses Bill Passed - House (54 - 16)
Jan. 31, 2017 RI HB 5098 Exempts University Researchers from Public Records Requests Bill Passed - House (59 - 8)
April 12, 2018 RI H 7075 Prohibits Bump Stocks Bill Passed - House (65 - 3)
April 12, 2018 RI H 7688 Authorizes Extreme Risk Protection Orders Bill Passed - House (60 - 8)
April 25, 2018 RI S 2353 Requires Educators to Report Sexual Abuse Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
April 3, 2018 RI S 2299 Prohibits Minors from Using Tanning Beds Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
April 12, 2018 RI H 7452 Prohibits Sharing Explicit Images without Consent Bill Passed - House (66 - 0)
March 7, 2019 RI H 5125 Establishes Abortion Procedures as Protected State Law Bill Passed - House (44 - 30)
May 31, 2017 RI H 5702A Authorizes Automatic Voter Registration at DMV Bill Passed - House (62 - 10)
May 11, 2017 RI S 112A Expands Renewable Energy Growth Program Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
May 17, 2018 RI H 7419 Prohibits Advertising of Unhealthy Food and Beverages in Schools Bill Passed - House (58 - 10)
May 17, 2017 RI H 5457A Requires Parents to Take Course in Driver's Education Bill Passed - House (59 - 11)
April 3, 2018 RI S 2399 Prohibits Gender Discrimination in Insurance Premiums Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
June 12, 2018 RI H 7477 Prohibits Pet Shops from Selling Non-Rescue Animals Bill Passed - House (65 - 3)
May 17, 2018 RI H 8042 Requires Publicizing Financial Records of Government Officials Bill Passed - House (61 - 7)
May 23, 2018 RI S 2678 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for DACA Recipients Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
May 2, 2018 RI S 2350 Prohibits Advertising Unhealthy Food in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1)
May 31, 2018 RI H 7420 Prohibits the Rental or Leasing of Pets Bill Passed - House (69 - 0)
June 15, 2017 RI S 237A Authorizes Parole Eligibility for Juveniles with Life Sentences Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
June 26, 2017 RI H 5531A Authorizes License Plate Image Capture to Verify Insurance Status Bill Passed - House (49 - 17)
June 14, 2018 RI H 7715 Classifies Delivery a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death as a Crime Bill Passed - House (55 - 14)
June 22, 2017 RI H 5175A Establishes a Budget for the Fiscal Year 2018 Bill Passed - House (64 - 11)
June 19, 2018 RI S 2612 Requires Presidential Candidates to Release Tax Returns Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 3)
June 26, 2017 RI H 5280A Requires More State Contracts for Veteran-Owned Businesses Bill Passed - House (68 - 0)
June 15, 2018 RI H 7200 Establishes Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Bill Passed - House (61 - 12)
June 15, 2016 RI H 7454 Establishes State Budget for 2017 Bill Passed - House (59 - 13)
June 26, 2017 RI HB 5510A Prohibits Individuals Subject to a Restraining Order from Possessing a Firearm Bill Passed - House (56 - 13)
June 29, 2017 RI S 897 Amends Housing Restrictions for Sex Offenders Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
June 6, 2017 RI S 608 Requires Notification of Sex Offenders Living Near School Bus Stops Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0)
April 9, 2019 RI H 5663 Requires Firefighters to Receive Overtime Pay After 42 Hours Bill Passed - House (62 - 9)
July 16, 2020 RI S 2519 Establishes Commission to Recommend Ways To Improve Retirement Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
July 16, 2020 RI H 8102 Authorizes the Distribution of Absentee Ballot Applications to Eligible Voters Bill Passed - House (65 - 5)
July 16, 2020 RI S 2919 Authorizes Online Registration for Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
April 12, 2022 RI S 2244 Establishes New Factors for the Interest Contract Arbitration Board for Municipal Employee Unions Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7)
April 7, 2022 RI S 2446 Reduces Plastic Bag Use at Retail Establishments via Recyclable Options Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 4)
Feb. 5, 2020 RI S 2147 Increases the State Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
Dec. 16, 2020 RI H 7171 Establishes Budget for 2021 Fiscal Year Bill Passed - House (58 - 7)
March 3, 2020 RI S 2326 Establishes Film Production Tax Credits Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 3)
Feb. 10, 2021 RI S 1 Increases the State Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
June 15, 2021 RI S 834 Prohibits the Marital Sexual Assault Exception in Certain Cases Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
June 15, 2021 RI H 5082 Authorizes College Athletes to Profit from the Use of their Image Bill Passed - House (68 - 1)
June 16, 2021 RI H 6004 Authorizes Persons with Disabilities and Persons Active in the Military to Receive and Return Mail Ballots Electronically Bill Passed - House (48 - 17)
April 27, 2021 RI S 708 Establishes a Tax Treaty Between the City of East Providence and ExxonMobil Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
May 18, 2021 RI S 89 Prohibits the Use of a School District's Listserv to Distribute Any Political Advertisements Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
June 10, 2022 RI H 7358 Prohibits Carrying a Loaded Rifle or Shotgun in Public Bill Passed - House (53 - 16)
May 12, 2021 RI H 6249 Extends Unemployment Benefits to Individuals Who Have a Job Bill Passed - House (69 - 3)
June 10, 2022 RI H 6614 Prohibits High-Capacity Magazines for Semi-Automatic Firearms Bill Passed - House (43 - 27)
March 2, 2021 RI S 270 Establishes Workplace Protections to Encourage Fair Compensation Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
May 11, 2023 RI S 845 Authorizes Mail Ballot Drop Boxes to be Opened at Least Thirty-five (35) Days Prior to Election Day Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
March 9, 2021 RI S 196 Establishes the Dignity at Work Act Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 3)
June 14, 2022 RI H 7277 Establishes Renewable Energy Targets and Standards Bill Passed - House (56 - 13)
June 15, 2022 RI H 7693 Repeals Statute of Limitations for Second Degree Sexual Assault Bill Passed - House (65 - 0)
June 7, 2022 RI S 2613 Limits Minors' Access to Diet Pills Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
March 23, 2021 RI H 5445 Establishes an Updated Outline of State Climate Goals Bill Passed - House (53 - 22)
March 7, 2023 RI H 5305 Specifies that Public Elementary and Secondary Schools will be Closed on Election Day Bill Passed - House (71 - 0)
June 21, 2022 RI H 8230 Expands the Definition of Third Degree Sexual Assault Bill Passed - House (64 - 4)
March 30, 2021 RI S 128 Repeals Law that Only Allowed Officers to Issue Verbal Warnings to Adults Who Leave Children in Cars Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5)
June 1, 2021 RI S 629 Requires All of the State's Electricity to Originate from Renewable Energy Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 4)
March 16, 2023 RI S 72 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Protect the Right to an Adequate Education Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
June 1, 2021 RI S 40 Establishes a Twenty Year Contract with Two Major Gambling Companies Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7)
May 25, 2021 RI H 5830 Prohibits the Use of a School District's Listserv to Distribute Any Political Advertisements Bill Passed - House (74 - 0)
June 15, 2021 RI H 5067 Establishes a Multi-Million Dollar Grant Program for Student's Mental Health Services Bill Passed - House (68 - 1)
March 21, 2023 RI H 5337 Prohibits Discrimination Against Widowed Individuals when Establishing Insurance Rates Bill Passed - House (71 - 0)
June 17, 2022 RI H 7068 Requires the Department of Human Services Streamline the SNAP Benefits Application Process Bill Passed - House (64 - 0)
June 24, 2022 RI H 7942 Reduces Regulations on Dwelling Units to Allow Increased Living Options for Senior Citizens Bill Passed - House (52 - 5)
June 22, 2021 RI S 568 Establishes the Cannabis Control Commission Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9)
Date No. Title Outcome
6/02 H 5074 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (59 - 13)
3/02 H 7228 Authorizes a Gambling Facility in Tiverton Bill Passed - House (69 - 4)
3/01 S 2103 Requires Property Owners to Maintain Trees and Shrubs Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 6)
3/03 S 2081 Authorizes a Gambling Facility in Tiverton Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 2)
4/05 S 2185 Extends Renewable Energy Standard Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
6/23 S 997 Establishes a Toll for Large Commercial Trucks Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 4)
6/07 H 8240 Requires Referendum for Power Plant Tax Agreement Bill Passed - House (64 - 7)
6/23 H 5364 Increases Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees Bill Passed - House (56 - 16)
6/17 S 2864 Establishes Regulations for Rideshare Companies Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
6/16 H 7007 Authorizes Cities to Establish Regulations for Body Works Businesses Bill Passed - House (54 - 16)
1/31 HB 5098 Exempts University Researchers from Public Records Requests Bill Passed - House (59 - 8)
4/12 H 7075 Prohibits Bump Stocks Bill Passed - House (65 - 3)
4/12 H 7688 Authorizes Extreme Risk Protection Orders Bill Passed - House (60 - 8)
4/25 S 2353 Requires Educators to Report Sexual Abuse Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
4/03 S 2299 Prohibits Minors from Using Tanning Beds Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
4/12 H 7452 Prohibits Sharing Explicit Images without Consent Bill Passed - House (66 - 0)
3/07 H 5125 Establishes Abortion Procedures as Protected State Law Bill Passed - House (44 - 30)
5/31 H 5702A Authorizes Automatic Voter Registration at DMV Bill Passed - House (62 - 10)
5/11 S 112A Expands Renewable Energy Growth Program Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
5/17 H 7419 Prohibits Advertising of Unhealthy Food and Beverages in Schools Bill Passed - House (58 - 10)
5/17 H 5457A Requires Parents to Take Course in Driver's Education Bill Passed - House (59 - 11)
4/03 S 2399 Prohibits Gender Discrimination in Insurance Premiums Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
6/12 H 7477 Prohibits Pet Shops from Selling Non-Rescue Animals Bill Passed - House (65 - 3)
5/17 H 8042 Requires Publicizing Financial Records of Government Officials Bill Passed - House (61 - 7)
5/23 S 2678 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for DACA Recipients Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
5/02 S 2350 Prohibits Advertising Unhealthy Food in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1)
5/31 H 7420 Prohibits the Rental or Leasing of Pets Bill Passed - House (69 - 0)
6/15 S 237A Authorizes Parole Eligibility for Juveniles with Life Sentences Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
6/26 H 5531A Authorizes License Plate Image Capture to Verify Insurance Status Bill Passed - House (49 - 17)
6/14 H 7715 Classifies Delivery a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death as a Crime Bill Passed - House (55 - 14)
6/22 H 5175A Establishes a Budget for the Fiscal Year 2018 Bill Passed - House (64 - 11)
6/19 S 2612 Requires Presidential Candidates to Release Tax Returns Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 3)
6/26 H 5280A Requires More State Contracts for Veteran-Owned Businesses Bill Passed - House (68 - 0)
6/15 H 7200 Establishes Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Bill Passed - House (61 - 12)
6/15 H 7454 Establishes State Budget for 2017 Bill Passed - House (59 - 13)
6/26 HB 5510A Prohibits Individuals Subject to a Restraining Order from Possessing a Firearm Bill Passed - House (56 - 13)
6/29 S 897 Amends Housing Restrictions for Sex Offenders Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
6/06 S 608 Requires Notification of Sex Offenders Living Near School Bus Stops Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0)
4/09 H 5663 Requires Firefighters to Receive Overtime Pay After 42 Hours Bill Passed - House (62 - 9)
7/16 S 2519 Establishes Commission to Recommend Ways To Improve Retirement Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
7/16 H 8102 Authorizes the Distribution of Absentee Ballot Applications to Eligible Voters Bill Passed - House (65 - 5)
7/16 S 2919 Authorizes Online Registration for Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
4/12 S 2244 Establishes New Factors for the Interest Contract Arbitration Board for Municipal Employee Unions Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7)
4/07 S 2446 Reduces Plastic Bag Use at Retail Establishments via Recyclable Options Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 4)
2/05 S 2147 Increases the State Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
12/16 H 7171 Establishes Budget for 2021 Fiscal Year Bill Passed - House (58 - 7)
3/03 S 2326 Establishes Film Production Tax Credits Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 3)
2/10 S 1 Increases the State Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
6/15 S 834 Prohibits the Marital Sexual Assault Exception in Certain Cases Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
6/15 H 5082 Authorizes College Athletes to Profit from the Use of their Image Bill Passed - House (68 - 1)
6/16 H 6004 Authorizes Persons with Disabilities and Persons Active in the Military to Receive and Return Mail Ballots Electronically Bill Passed - House (48 - 17)
4/27 S 708 Establishes a Tax Treaty Between the City of East Providence and ExxonMobil Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
5/18 S 89 Prohibits the Use of a School District's Listserv to Distribute Any Political Advertisements Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
6/10 H 7358 Prohibits Carrying a Loaded Rifle or Shotgun in Public Bill Passed - House (53 - 16)
5/12 H 6249 Extends Unemployment Benefits to Individuals Who Have a Job Bill Passed - House (69 - 3)
6/10 H 6614 Prohibits High-Capacity Magazines for Semi-Automatic Firearms Bill Passed - House (43 - 27)
3/02 S 270 Establishes Workplace Protections to Encourage Fair Compensation Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
5/11 S 845 Authorizes Mail Ballot Drop Boxes to be Opened at Least Thirty-five (35) Days Prior to Election Day Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
3/09 S 196 Establishes the Dignity at Work Act Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 3)
6/14 H 7277 Establishes Renewable Energy Targets and Standards Bill Passed - House (56 - 13)
6/15 H 7693 Repeals Statute of Limitations for Second Degree Sexual Assault Bill Passed - House (65 - 0)
6/07 S 2613 Limits Minors' Access to Diet Pills Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
3/23 H 5445 Establishes an Updated Outline of State Climate Goals Bill Passed - House (53 - 22)
3/07 H 5305 Specifies that Public Elementary and Secondary Schools will be Closed on Election Day Bill Passed - House (71 - 0)
6/21 H 8230 Expands the Definition of Third Degree Sexual Assault Bill Passed - House (64 - 4)
3/30 S 128 Repeals Law that Only Allowed Officers to Issue Verbal Warnings to Adults Who Leave Children in Cars Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5)
6/01 S 629 Requires All of the State's Electricity to Originate from Renewable Energy Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 4)
3/16 S 72 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Protect the Right to an Adequate Education Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
6/01 S 40 Establishes a Twenty Year Contract with Two Major Gambling Companies Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7)
5/25 H 5830 Prohibits the Use of a School District's Listserv to Distribute Any Political Advertisements Bill Passed - House (74 - 0)
6/15 H 5067 Establishes a Multi-Million Dollar Grant Program for Student's Mental Health Services Bill Passed - House (68 - 1)
3/21 H 5337 Prohibits Discrimination Against Widowed Individuals when Establishing Insurance Rates Bill Passed - House (71 - 0)
6/17 H 7068 Requires the Department of Human Services Streamline the SNAP Benefits Application Process Bill Passed - House (64 - 0)
6/24 H 7942 Reduces Regulations on Dwelling Units to Allow Increased Living Options for Senior Citizens Bill Passed - House (52 - 5)
6/22 S 568 Establishes the Cannabis Control Commission Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9)
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