THE OFFICIAL 2012 PUBLIC LAWS LIST

LAW REVISION OFFICE

The Honorable Gordon D. Fox

Speaker

 

Note: Numbers under the column heading “CHAPTER NUMBER” not underlined are not linkable at this time.  Law Revision is currently processing these chapters to ensure accuracy before presentation on the Rhode Island General Assembly web site.

 

Status Note: Links to versions of the 2012 Public Laws are preliminary versions subject to proofreading, review, correction and editing by the State Law Revision Office as part of the official publication process.


 

CHAPTER NUMBER

BILL NUMBER

TITLE

ENACTMENT DATE

001

S 2016

Towns and Cities – budget commission – advance payment – basic education program

01/18/12

002

H 7052

Towns and Cities – budget commission – advance payment – basic education program

01/18/12

003

S 2096

Pawtucket – city of – tax anticipation notes

01/27/12

004

H 7162

Pawtucket – city of – tax anticipation notes

01/27/12

005

H 7069

State budget – submission – extend time

02/06/12

006

S 2178Aaa

General Assembly – redistricting – Senate

02/08/12

007

H 7209Aaa

General Assembly – redistricting – House

02/08/12

008

H 7236

N. Kingstown – town of – bonds – renovations – schools

02/13/12

009

S 2244

N. Kingstown – town of – bonds – renovations – schools

02/13/12

010

S 2314

Little Compton – town of – bonds – renovations – schools

03/16/12

011

H 7594

Little Compton – town of – bonds – renovations – schools

03/16/12

012

S 2095

Westerly – town of – retirement – police officers

03/28/12

013

S 2039Aaa

Local taxes – annual training institute – tax collectors

03/28/12

014

H 7048aa

Local taxes – annual training institute – tax collectors

03/28/12

015

S 2121Aaa

Towns and Cities – Johnston – police officers – Municipal Employees Retirement System

04/03/12

016

H 7186Aaa

Towns and Cities – Johnston – police officers – Municipal Employees Retirement System

04/03/12

017

H 7980A

General Assembly – buildings  -naming -  “The Frank Beazley Building”

04/04/12

018

S 2812

General Assembly – buildings  -naming -  “The Frank Beazley Building”

04/04/12

019

S 2365

Towns and Cities – Housing Act of 2004 – oversight commission – extend reporting date

04/09/12

020

S 2228

Labor and Labor Relations – verify employee quarterly wage report information

04/09/12

021

H 7014

Westerly – town of – retirement – chief of police

04/09/12

022

H 7477

Towns and Cities – Housing Act of 2004 – oversight commission – extend reporting date

04/09/12

023

S 2046

Portsmouth – town of – bonds – school buildings – improvements

04/09/12

024

S 2695A

State Affairs and Government – casino gaming – Newport Grand

04/11/12

025

H 7543A

State Affairs and Government – casino gaming – Newport Grand

04/11/12

026

S 2489Aaa

Elections – polling places – number of active voters – increase

04/13/12

027

H 7510

Domestic Relations – reporting of new hires – rehires – time requirement

04/13/12

028

H 7055A

Elections – polling places – number of active voters – increase

04/13/12

029

S 2722

Towns and Cities – Pawtucket – licenses – city council

04/13/12

030

S 2484aa

Towns and Cities – Pawtucket – housing authority – expand membership

04/13/12

031

H 7759

Labor and Labor Relations – employee quarterly wage report – verify information

04/13/12

032

H 7563

Labor and Labor Relations – entrepreneurial training assistance program – participation

04/13/12

033

H 7562

Labor and Labor Relations – temporary disability insurance – waiting period – eliminate

04/13/12

034

H 7485

Department of Environmental Management – change of functions

04/13/12

035

H 7430

Towns and Cities – Pawtucket – licenses – city council

04/13/12

036

H 7400A

Towns and Cities – Pawtucket – housing authority – expand membership

04/13/12

037

H 7701aa

Agriculture and Forestry – R.I Local Agriculture and Seafood Act

04/26/12

038

S 2611A

Agriculture and Forestry – R.I Local Agriculture and Seafood Act

04/26/12

039

H 7495

General Assembly – buildings – naming – “Anna Fascitelli Fitness and Wellness Center”

04/27/12

040

H 7054

Portsmouth – town of – bonds – school buildings – improvements

04/27/12

041

S 2732

Domestic Relations – reporting of new hires – rehires – time requirement

04/27/12

042

S 2689

Labor and Labor Relations – temporary disability insurance – waiting period – eliminate

04/27/12

043

S 2688

Labor and Labor Relations – entrepreneurial training assistance program – participation

04/27/12

044

S 2429

General Assembly – buildings – naming – “Anna Fascitelli Fitness and Wellness Center”

04/27/12

045

S 2383A

State Affairs and Government – historian laureate

04/27/12

046

S 2334

General Assembly – lobbying – identification badges – fees

04/27/12

047

S 2697

Motor and Other Vehicles – commercial vanity plates

05/01/12

048

S 2563

State Affairs and Government – statewide planning council – add members

05/01/12

049

S 2381

Motor and Other Vehicles – law enforcement memorial plates

05/01/12

050

S 2372

Criminal Procedure – New Shoreham warden’s court – fines increase

05/01/12

051

S 2254

Courts and Civil Procedure – Warren probate court – judge – inability to serve

05/01/12

052

H 7624

Motor and Other Vehicles – law enforcement memorial plates

05/01/12

053

H 7512

Motor and Other Vehicles – commercial vanity plates

05/01/12

054

H 7368

State Affairs and Government – statewide planning council – add members

05/01/12

055

H 7471

Alcoholic Beverages – retail license – exemption – repeal

05/04/12

056

S 2379

Alcoholic Beverages – retail license – exemption – repeal

05/03/12

057

S 2808

Pawtucket – city of – housing court – jurisdiction – expand

05/08/12

058

S 2723

Pawtucket – city of – authorization – close – unlicensed taverns, victualing houses, cookshops, oyster houses

05/08/12

059

S 2487

Criminal Procedure – custodial interrogation task force – meet periodically

05/08/12

060

H 7431

Pawtucket – city of – authorization – close – unlicensed taverns, victualing houses, cookshops, oyster houses

05/08/12

061

S 2031

Animals and Animal Husbandry – birds – psittacosis – treatment

05/14/12

062

S 2698

State Affairs and Government – official state sailing education vessel

05/14/12

063

S 2681

Courts and Civil Procedure – Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline – quorum

05/14/12

064

S 2597A

Insurance – fire – hurricane claims – processing

05/14/12

065

S 2596A

Financial Institutions – license applications – review

05/14/12

066

S 2594A

Financial Institutions – statutes – correct errors

05/14/12

067

S 2354

Corporations Associations and Partnerships – secretary of state – documents – filing

05/14/12

068

S 2353

Corporations Associations and Partnerships – foreign limited partnerships

05/14/12

069

S 2352

Corporations Associations and Partnerships – statute – technical correction

05/14/12

070

S 2701

Sports Racing and Athletics – mixed martial arts – knockouts – medical exam

05/14/12

071

S 2349

Corporations Associations and Partnerships – foreign corporations – conversion – authority

05/14/12

072

H 7067A

Corporations Associations and Partnerships – secretary of state – documents – filing

05/14/12

073

H 7432

Pawtucket – city of – housing court  - jurisdiction- -expand

05/14/12

074

H 7429

Criminal Procedure – New Shoreham warden’s court – fines increase

05/14/12

075

H 7360

Sports Racing and Athletics – mixed martial arts – knockouts – medical exam

05/14/12

076

H 7273

Courts and Civil Procedure – Warren probate court – judge – inability to serve

05/14/12

077

H 7243

Criminal Procedure – custodial interrogation task force – meet periodically

05/14/12

078

H 7122aa

General Assembly – lobbying – identification badges – fees

05/14/12

079

H 7121

Corporations Associations and Partnerships – foreign corporations – conversion – authority

05/14/12

080

H 7120

Corporations Associations and Partnerships – statute – technical correction

05/14/12

081

S 2351

Corporations Associations and Partnerships – restated articles of incorporation

05/14/12

082

S 2670

Public Utilities and Carriers – enforcement – state and municipal police

05/21/12

083

H 7484A

Insurance – fire – hurricane claims – processing

05/21/12

084

H 7358A

Financial Institutions – statutes – correct errors

05/21/12

085

H 7068

Corporations Associations and Partnerships – foreign limited partnerships

05/21/12

086

S 2673

Elections – registration of voters – post office boxes

05/22/12

087

S 2635

Food and Drugs – disposal containers – unused and expired drugs

05/22/12

088

S 2555A

Food and Drugs – medical marijuana – compassion centers – limitations

05/22/12

089

S 2355

State Affairs and Government – small business regulation – technical amendments

05/22/12

090

S 2321

Human Services – blind and deaf – closed captioning – public areas

05/22/12

091

S 2247

Medical Licensure and Discipline – definitions – medical records

05/22/12

092

S 2210A

North Providence – town of – charter – amend

05/22/12

093

S 2882

State Affairs and Government – criminal justice policy board – composition

05/22/12

094

S 2721Aaa

Public Property and Works – lease  - real property

5/22/12

095

H 7137

Animals and Animal Husbandry – birds – psittacosis – treatment

05/22/12

096

H 7889

Medical Licensure and Discipline – definitions – medical records

05/25/12

097

H 7870aa

State Affairs and Government – official state sailing education vessel

05/25/112

098

H 7827

Food and Drugs – disposal containers – unused and expired drugs

05/25/12

099

H 7774

Public Utilities and Carriers – pipeline safety violations – penalties – amend

05/25/12

100

H 7445

Human Services – blind and deaf – closed captioning – public areas

05/25/12

101

H 7228

Corporations Associations and Partnerships – professional services – definition

05/25/12

102

H 7194A

Property – self service storage facilities

05/25/12

103

H 7150B

Corporations Associations and Partnerships – restated articles of incorporation

05/25/12

104

H 7066Aaa

Alcoholic Beverages – liquor licenses – Class A – open – Sundays

05/25/12

105

S 2704aa

Public Utilities and Carriers – pipeline safety violations – penalties – amend

05/25/12

106

S 2285

Corporations Associations and Partnerships – professional services – definition

05/25/12

107

S 2255A

Property – self service storage facilities

05/25/12

108

S 2173Aaa

Education – health and safety – students

05/25/12

109

S 2167Aaa

Alcoholic Beverages – liquor licenses – Class A – open – Sundays

05/25/12

110

H 7080

Education – policy advisory board – teacher certification – composition

05/30/12

111

H 7287A

Education – student truancy – out of school suspension

05/30/12

112

H 7486aa

Real Property – state – lease

05/30/12

113

H 7561

Elections – registration – change of address – verification of residence

05/30/12

114

H 7751

State Affairs and Government – local police – assignment – state police

05/30/12

115

H 7766aa

State Affairs and Government – conveyance – land – Middletown

05/30/12

116

H 7791

Businesses and Professions – propane gas – sale

05/30/12

117

H 7047

North Providence – town of – charter – amend

05/30/12

118

H 7888A

Food and Drugs – medical marijuana – compassion centers – limitations

05/30/12

119

H 7917

Towns and Cities – Coventry – borrowing – finance – judgment or settlement

05/30/12

120

H 7962

State Affairs and Government – small business regulation – technical amendments

05/30/12

121

H 8046

Gloucester – town of – land trust

05/30/12

122

H 7851

State Affairs and Government – criminal justice policy board – composition

05/30/12

123

S 2747

Businesses and Professions – propane gas – sale

05/30/12

124

S 2488

State Police – hate crimes – definitions

05/30/12

125

S 2542A

Education – student truancy – out of school suspension

05/30/12

126

S 2617A

Waters and Navigation – water dam safety – orders

05/30/12

127

S 2628

Towns and Cities – Coventry – borrowing – finance – judgment or settlement

05/30/12

128

S 2666

Criminal Offenses – registration plates – forgery and counterfeiting

05/30/12

129

S 2185

Education – policy advisory board – teacher certification – composition

05/30/12

130

S 2724A

State Affairs and Government – conveyance – land – Middletown

05/30/12

131

S 2766

Gloucester – town of – land trust

05/30/12

132

S 2817A

General Assembly – pedestrian highway – Fort Adams State Park

05/30/12

133

S 2672

State Affairs and Government – local police – assignment – state police

05/30/12

134

S 2811

Businesses and Professions – board of examination and licensing – telecommunications – members – terms

06/04/12

135

S 2685Aaa

Criminal Offenses – body armor – unlawful 

06/04/12

136

S 2538Aaa

Insurance – regulations – portable electronics

06/04/12

137

S 2368

Criminal Offenses larceny – penalties

06/04/12

138

S 2948

Alcoholic Beverages – retail license – Central Falls – restrictions – exemption

06/01/12

139

S 2906

Alcoholic Beverages – retail license – Newport -  – restrictions – exemption

06/01/12

140

H 8022

Alcoholic Beverages – retail license – Newport -  – restrictions – exemption

05/30/12

141

H 7904

Alcoholic Beverages – retail license – Central Falls – restrictions – exemption

05/30/12

142

S 2995

Holidays and Days of Special Observance – military nurses day

06/01/12

143

H 8025

Holidays and Days of Special Observance – military nurses day

06/01/12

144

H 7837Aaa

Criminal Offenses – body armor – unlawful 

06/04/12

145

H 7483A

Financial Institutions – license applications – review

06/04/12

146

H 7447A

Education – health and safety – students

06/04/12

147

S 2905

State Budget – additional promotional points – gambling facilities

06/05/12

148

S 2844

Labor and Labor Relations – airline employees – overtime pay – exemption

06/05/12

149

S 2301A

Labor and Labor Relations – uninsured employers fund

06/05/12

150

S 2179A

Criminal Offenses – good time – earned time – eligibility

06/05/12

151

H 8084

State Budget – additional promotional points – gambling facilities

06/05/12

152

H 7112A

Criminal Offenses – good time – earned time – eligibility

06/05/12

153

S 2932

Pawtucket – city of – bonds – capital improvements – sanitation system

06/06/12

154

S 2931

Pawtucket – city of – bonds – capital improvements – bridges

06/06/12

155

S 2930

Pawtucket – city of – bonds – capital improvements – streets and sidewalks

06/06/12

156

S 2929

Pawtucket – city of – bonds – capital improvements – traffic control devices

06/06/12

157

S 2927

Pawtucket – city of – bonds – capital improvements – public buildings

06/06/12

158

S 2925

Pawtucket – city of – bonds – capital improvement recreation facilities

06/06/12

159

S 2772

Criminal Procedure – search warrants

06/06/12

160

S 2753Aaa

Health and Safety – gas stations – exemption – dispensing equipment

06/06/12

161

S 2533A

Property – foreclosure – persons in military

06/06/12

162

S 2387A

Public Utilities and Carriers – electric utilities – voltage detection surveys

06/06/12

163

S 2277Aaa

Health and Safety – regulation – former hazardous waste sites

06/06/12

164

S 2161Aaa

Motor Vehicles – operator licenses – veteran designation

06/06/12

165

H 8102

Pawtucket – city of – bonds – capital improvement recreation facilities

06/06/12

166

H 8090

Pawtucket – city of – bonds – capital improvements – bridges

06/06/12

167

H 8088

Pawtucket – city of – bonds – capital improvements – public buildings

06/06/12

168

H 8087

Pawtucket – city of – bonds – capital improvements – streets and sidewalks

06/06/12

169

H 8086

Pawtucket – city of – bonds – capital improvements – traffic control devices

06/06/12

170

H 8085

Pawtucket – city of – bonds – capital improvements – sanitation system

06/06/12

171

H 7848

Courts and Civil Procedure – Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline – quorum

06/06/12

172

H 7847

Criminal Procedure – search warrants

06/06/12

173

H 7532A

Public Utilities and Carriers – electric utilities – voltage detection surveys

06/06/12

174

H 7394

Businesses and Professions – board of examination and licensing – telecommunications – members – terms

06/06/12

175

H 7702A

Waters and Navigation – water dam safety – orders

06/08/12

176

H 7176A

Criminal Offenses larceny – penalties

06/08/12

177

H 7225A

Property – foreclosure – persons in military

06/08/12

178

H 7361

Public Utilities and Carriers – enforcement – state and municipal police

06/08/12

179

H 7412

Health and Safety – regulation – former hazardous waste sites

06/08/12

180

H 7503

Criminal Offenses – registration plates – forgery and counterfeiting

06/08/12

181

H 7111

State Police – hate crimes – definitions

06/08/12

182

H 7614

Labor and Labor Relations – uninsured employers fund

06/08/12

183

H 7989A

General Assembly – pedestrian highway – Fort Adams State Park

 06/08/12

184

H 7613

Labor and Labor Relations – airline employees – overtime pay – exemption

06/08/12

185

H 7961A

Waters and Navigation – agricultural wetlands – jurisdiction

06/11/12

186

H 7872Aaa

Uniform Commercial Code – conform to model act

06/11/12

187

H 7735Baa

Health and Safety – medical order for life sustaining treatment

06/11/12

188

H 7697A

Fish and Wildlife – freshwater invasive aquatic plants – importation

06/11/12

189

H 7687

Insurance – health – primary care provider designation

06/11/12

190

H 7500A

Domestic Relations – visitation – grandparents

06/11/12

191

H 7479A

Insurance – insured’s right to loss information

06/11/12

192

H 7187A

Public Buildings – motorcycle designated parking

06/11/12

193

H 7139A

Animals and Animal Husbandry – animal advocate

06/11/12

194

S 2613A

Fish and Wildlife – freshwater invasive aquatic plants – importation

06/11/12

195

S 2607A

Uniform Commercial Code – conform to model act

06/11/12

196

S 2548A

Waters and Navigation – agricultural wetlands – jurisdiction

06/11/12

197

S 2446A

Education – children with disabilities – transition planning

06/11/12

198

S 2388A

Insurance – insured’s right to loss information

06/11/12

199

S 2361B

Health and Safety – medical order for life sustaining treatment

06/11/12

200

S 2153A

Domestic Relations – visitation – grandparents

06/11/12

201

S 2130Aaa

Public Buildings – motorcycle designated parking

06/11/12

202

S 2129

Insurance – health – primary care provider designation

06/11/12

203

S 2034B

Animals and Animal Husbandry – animal advocate

06/11/12

204

S 3025

State Affairs and Government – “Jason’s Law”

06/12/12

205

S 2989

General Assembly – public buildings – “Alex and Ani Hall”

06/12/12

206

S 2975

Alton Village Water District – act creating – amend

06/12/12

207

S 2941

Courts and Civil Procedure – family court – general magistrate

06/12/12

208

S 2937A

Central Coventry Fire District – charter – amend

06/12/12

209

S 2879

Richmond – town of – land trust

06/12/12

210

S 2605aa

Public Property and Works – small disability business enterprises

06/12/12

211

S 2389Aaa

Insurance – producer licensing  - notification procedures – amend

06/12/12

212

S 2132A

Barrington – town of – municipal court – establish

06/12/12

213

S 2983

Criminal Offenses – weapons - definitions

06/13/12

214

S 2963A

Towns and Cities – Pascoag Utility District – electricity – out of service area

06/13/12

215

S 2946

Alcoholic Beverages – for profit historic theaters – liquor licenses

06/13/12

216

S 2773

Criminal Offenses – involuntary manslaughter – sentencing scheme

06/13/12

217

S 2659

Courts and Civil Procedure – False Claims Act – municipalities

06/13/12

218

S 2521Aaa

Domestic Relations – uniform child custody jurisdiction

06/13/12

219

S 2445A

Towns and Cities – stormwater design and installation standards – regulation

06/13/12

220

S 2289

Health and Safety – building code – physical alteration permit

06/13/12

221

S 2253Aaa

Food and Drugs – marijuana – possession – decriminalize

06/13/12

222

S 2245B

State Affairs and Government – state police – retirement

06/13/12

223

S 2118

Smithfield – town of – Special Olympics – taxation – exemption

06/13/12

224

H 8172A

Towns and Cities – Pascoag Utility District – electricity – out of service area

06/13/12

225

H 8149A

Smithfield – town of – Special Olympics – taxation – exemption

06/13/12

226

H 8017A

Alcoholic Beverages – for profit historic theaters – liquor licenses

06/13/12

227

H 7950A

Courts and Civil Procedure – False Claims Act – municipalities

06/13/12

228

H 7803A

Towns and Cities – stormwater design and installation standards – regulation

06/13/12

229

H 7767

Health and Safety – building code – physical alteration permit

06/13/12

230

H 7557

Criminal Offenses – involuntary manslaughter – sentencing scheme

06/13/12

231

H 7274Aaa

Domestic Relations – uniform child custody jurisdiction

06/13/12

232

H 7249

Criminal Offenses – weapons - definitions

06/13/12

233

H 7092Aaa

Food and Drugs – marijuana – possession – decriminalize

06/13/12

234

H 8242

State Affairs and Government – “Jason’s Law”

06/12/12

235

H 8165

Richmond – town of – land trust

06/12/12

236

H 8159

Courts and Civil Procedure – family court – general magistrate

06/12/12

237

H 8155

General Assembly – public buildings – “Alex and Ani Hall”

06/12/12

238

H 8104A

Central Coventry Fire District – charter – amend

06/12/12

239

H 8069A

Motor and Other Vehicles – inspection -  vehicle identifying numbers – new vehicle dealerships

06/12/12

240

H 8031

Alton Village Water District – act creating – amend

06/12/12

241

H 7323Aaa

State – appropriations for support for fiscal year ending June 30th 2013 and various amendments to the general laws for implementation of budget provisions

 

*Click on links to each individual budget article

 

ARTICLE 1

Relating to MAKING APPROPRIATIONS IN SUPPORT OF FY 2013

ARTICLE 2

Relating to BORROWING IN ANTICIPATION OF RECEIPTS FROM TAXES

 

ARTICLE 3

Relating to ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN

 

ARTICLE 4

Relating to GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION

 

ARTICLE 5

Relating to CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

 

ARTICLE 6

Relating to BOND PREMIUMS

 

ARTICLE 7

Relating to DEBT MANAGEMENT ACT JOINT RESOLUTIONS

 

ARTICLE 8

Relating to INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT FUND

 

ARTICLE 9

Relating to DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FEES

 

ARTICLE 10 

Relating to MAKING REVISED APPROPRIATIONS IN SUPPORT OF FY 2012

 

ARTICLE 11 

Relating to MEDICAL ASSISTANCE RECOVERIES

 

ARTICLE 12 

Relating to EDUCATION AID

 

ARTICLE 13 

Relating to HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT TRUST FUND

 

ARTICLE 14 

Relating to RESTRICTED RECEIPT ACCOUNTS

 

ARTICLE 15  

Relating to HOSPITAL UNCOMPENSATED CARE

 

ARTICLE 16   

Relating to MUNICIPALITIES

 

ARTICLE 17  

Relating to DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

 

ARTICLE 18 

Relating to OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

ARTICLE 19 

Relating to MEDICAID REFORM ACT OF  2008

 

ARTICLE 20 

Relating to EAST BAY BRIDGE SYSTEM

 

ARTICLE 21 

Relating to TAXATION AND REVENUES

 

ARTICLE 22

Relating to CENTRAL FALLS

 

ARTICLE 23 

Relating to EFFECTIVE DATE  

 

 

06/15/12

242

S 3059

Food and Drugs – compassion centers – registered identification card applicants

06/14/12

243

H 7793Aaa

Insurance – producer licensing act

06/14/12

244

H 7739Aaa

Education – children with disabilities – transition planning

06/14/12

245

H 7628aa

Public Property and Works – small disability business enterprises

06/14/12

246

H 7534Aaa

Health and Safety – gas stations – exemption – dispensing equipment

06/14/12

247

H 7478aa

Insurance – regulations – portable electronics

06/14/12

248

H 7473A

Barrington – town of – municipal court – establish

06/14/12

249

H 7016Baa

Motor Vehicles – operator licenses – veteran designation

06/14/12

250

H 7126Aaa

Education – statewide virtual education

06/18/12

251

H 7248Aaa

Food and Drugs – Good Samaritan Overdose Prevention Act

06/18/12

252

H 7773A

Health and Safety – certain facilities established by hospitals – license – exemption

06/18/12

253

H 7805A

State Affairs and Government – state police – retirement

06/18/12

254

H 7839Aaa

Criminal Offenses – impaired adult victims

06/18/12

255

H 7100A

Elections – absentee ballots – members of armed forces

06/18/12

256

H 7909A

Insurance – health – standards – Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

06/18/12

257

H 7877

Health and Safety – program – impairment – substance abuse

06/18/12

258

S 2180B

Health and Safety – Hospital Conversions Act

06/19/12

259

H 7283A

Health and Safety – Hospital Conversions Act

06/19/12

260

S 2086

Warwick – city of – sewage system – abutting owners and occupants

06/12/12

261

S 3018

Smithfield – town of – land trust

06/18/12

262

S 2887Aaa

Insurance – health – standards – Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

06/18/12

263

S 2841Aaa

Food and Drugs – Good Samaritan Overdose Prevention Act

06/18/12

264

S 2730A

Criminal Offenses – impaired adult victims

06/18/12

265

S 2561A

Health and Safety – program – impairment – substance abuse

06/18/12

266

S 2480B

Health and Safety – certain facilities established by hospitals – license – exemption

06/18/12

267

S 2335aa

Elections – absentee ballots – members of armed forces

06/18/12

268

S 2276Aaa

Education – statewide virtual education

06/18/12

269

S 2729aa

Towns and Cities – Pascoag Reservoir Dam Management District – immunity from tort liability

06/19/12

270

S 2433A

Commercial Law – unfair practices – gift cards

06/19/12

271

S 2395Aaa

Health and Safety – Resource Recovery Corporation – air quality monitoring system

06/19/12

272

S 2375A

Labor and Labor Relations – employers – payment of wages – frequency

06/19/12

273

S 2336A

Elections – reporting – contributions

06/19/12

274

S 2215A

Real Property – transfer fees – prohibition – resale or subsequent transfer

06/19/12

275

S 2191Aaa

Animals and Animal Husbandry – calves – unlawful confinement

06/19/12

276

S 2186A

State Affairs and Government – R.I. petroleum savings and independence advisory commission

06/19/12

277

S 2148

Property – adverse possession – non profit corporation or association

06/19/12

278

S 2147Aaa

Criminal Offenses – domestic assault by strangulation

06/19/12

279

H 7910A

Health and Safety – Resource Recovery Corporation – air quality monitoring system

06/19/121

280

H 7672aa

Towns and Cities – Pascoag Reservoir Dam Management District – immunity from tort liability

06/19/12

281

H 7523A

Commercial Law – unfair practices – gift cards

06/19/12

282

H 7314aa

Labor and Labor Relations – employers – payment of wages – frequency

06/19/12

283

H 7261Baa

State Affairs and Government – R.I. petroleum savings and independence advisory commission

06/19/12

284

H 7242A

Criminal Offenses – domestic assault by strangulation

06/19/12

285

H 7180A

Animals and Animal Husbandry – calves – unlawful confinement

06/19/12

286

H 7082A

Real Property – transfer fees – prohibition – resale or subsequent transfer

06/19/12

287

H 7060aa

Elections – reporting – contributions

06/19/12

288

H 7057

Property – adverse possession – non profit corporation or association

06/19/12

289

H 8213Aaa

Revenue Protection – table gaming – regulation – revenue allocation

06/20/12

290

S 3001A

Revenue Protection – table gaming – regulation – revenue allocation

06/20/12

291

H 8257

Education – elementary and secondary – regents – student representative

06/20/12

292

H 8124Aaa

Criminal Offenses – weapons – crossbows

06/20/12

293

H 7995A

Businesses and Professions – contractors registration board – powers

06/20/12

294

H 7959A

Health and Safety – Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal & Review – adopt – national codes

06/20/12

295

H 7914

Coventry – bonds – air quality and energy efficiency improvements

06/20/12

296

H 7775A

Insurance – life and annuities – sale – suitability

06/20/12

297

H 7721

Motor and Other Vehicles – rental vehicle surcharge

06/20/12

298

H 7692

Businesses and Professions – auto body repair shops – documentation of repairs

06/20/12

299

H 7691aa

Financial Institutions – credit unions – purchase – participation interest loans

06/20/12

300

H 7673A

Insurance – casualty rating – accident prevention courses

06/20/12

301

H 7663A

Animals and Animal Husbandry – dogs – living conditions

06/20/12

302

H 7640A

Taxation – excise tax – buses – interstate commerce

06/20/12

303

H 7612

Labor and Labor Relations – boiler and pressure vessel violations – hearings – occupational safety and health review board

06/20/12

304

H 7580A

Human Services – medical assistance – nursing facility reimbursement

06/20/12

305

H 7550

Motor and Other Vehicles – two way left turns – rules and regulations

06/20/12

306

H 7509A

Labor and Labor Relations – payment of wages – hearing procedure

06/20/12

307

H 7504

Mental Health – competency to stand trial

06/20/12

308

H 7481Aaa

Insurance – mutual holding company laws – update and clarify

06/20/12

309

H 7467A

Motor and other Vehicles – accidents – duty to stop

06/20/12

310

H 7410A

Health and Safety – surcharge – health care claims

06/20/12

311

H 7409A

Commercial Law – unfair sales practices – essential commodities – price gouging

06/20/12

312

H 7406A

Public Utilities and Carriers – public motor vehicles – minimum charge

06/20/12

313

H 7396A

Labor and Labor Relations – minimum wage

06/20/12

314

H 7389

Criminal Offenses – use of false data – repeal

06/20/12

315

H 7352

Highways – Department of Transportation – complete street design principles

06/20/12

316

H 7173A

Property – Homeless Bill of Rights

06/20/12

317

H 7171

Property – conservation easements – intervention – court action

06/20/12

318

H 7152A

Businesses and Professions – Behavior Analysts – licensing

06/20/12

319

H 7144aa

Towns and Cities – OPEB trusts – shared service administration – municipalities

06/20/12

320

H 7108A

Education – teachers – clear training guidelines

06/20/12

321

H 7026

Insurance – emergency licenses – motor vehicle appraisers

06/20/12

322

S 2947A

Insurance – casualty rating – accident prevention courses

06/20/12

323

S 2923

Narragansett – town of – bonds – roadways, sidewalks and storm drains

06/20/12

324

S 2885A

State Affairs and Government – sheriffs – division of – create

06/20/12

325

S 2765

Motor and Other Vehicles – two way left turns – rules and regulations

06/20/12

326

S 2749A

Insurance – life and annuities – sale – suitability

06/20/12

327

S 2720A

Human Services – medical assistance – nursing facility reimbursement

06/20/12

328

S 2680

Courts and Civil Procedure – judicial selection – eligibility

06/20/12

329

S 2667

Businesses and Professions – auto body repair shops – documentation of repairs

06/20/12

330

S 2662

Insurance – emergency licenses – motor vehicle appraisers

06/20/12

331

S 2655aa

Probate Practice – guardianship – annual status report – waiver

06/20/12

332

S 2632

Coventry – bonds – air quality and energy efficiency improvements

06/20/12

333

S 2606A

Commercial Law – unfair sales practices – essential commodities – price gouging

06/20/12

334

S 2603Aaa

Public Utilities and Carriers – public motor vehicles – minimum standards

06/20/12

335

S 2598A

Insurance – mutual holding company laws – update and clarify

06/20/12

336

S 2576

Mental Health – competency to stand trial

06/20/12

337

S 2564B

Health and Safety – Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal & Review – adopt – national codes

06/20/12

338

S 2559B

Businesses and Professions – Behavior Analysts – licensing

06/20/12

339

S 2528

Labor and Labor Relations – boiler and pressure vessel violations – hearings – occupational safety and health review board

06/20/12

340

S 2465

Motor and Other Vehicles – rental vehicle surcharge

06/20/12

341

S 2447Aaa

Education – elementary and secondary – regents – student representative

06/20/12

342

S 2442A

Towns and Cities – zoning  -plant agriculture

06/20/12

343

S 2435Aaa

Financial Institutions – credit unions – purchase – participation interest loans

06/20/12

344

S 2422A

Labor and Labor Relations – payment of wages – hearing procedure

06/20/12

345

S 2374A

Labor and Labor Relations – minimum wage

06/20/12

346

S 2362A

Health and Safety – surcharge – health care claims

06/20/12

347

S 2356

Education – access to advanced  placement courses

06/20/12

348

S 2341aa

Businesses and Professions – contractors registration board – powers

06/20/12

349

S 2339

Criminal Offenses – use of false data – repeal

06/20/12

350

S 2275

Education – teachers – clear training guidelines

06/20/12

351

S 2241A

Taxation – excise tax – buses – interstate commerce

06/20/12

352

S 2224A

Property – conservation easements – intervention – court action

06/20/12

353

S 2192Aaa

Animals and Animal Husbandry – bovines – docking and altering of tails – prohibit

06/20/12

354

S 2139A

Motor and other Vehicles – accidents – duty to stop

06/20/12

355

S 2131

Highways – Department of Transportation – complete street design principles

06/20/12

356

S 2052B

Property – Homeless Bill of Rights

06/20/12

357

S 2036aa

Towns and Cities – OPEB trusts – shared service administration – municipalities

06/20/12

358

S 2035A

Animals and Animal Husbandry – dogs – living conditions

06/20/12

359

S 3064

General Assembly – name unnamed street – Roberta Richman

06/21/12

360

S 2982aa

Motor and Other Vehicles – inspection -  vehicle identifying numbers – new vehicle dealerships

06/21/12

361

S 2888A

Insurance – Affordable Care Act – implementation – options

06/21/12

362

S 2816

State Affairs and Government – visitor center and gift shop

06/21/12

363

S 2792A

Public Utilities and Carriers – combined heat and power installations

06/21/12

364

S 2754

Motor and Other Vehicles – mobile and manufactured homes – conveyance tax – exemption

06/21/12

365

S 2677

Criminal Procedure – criminal injuries compensation

06/21/12

366

S 2644

Courts and Civil Procedure – use of names,portraits, or pictures – exemption – legal action

06/21/12

367

S 2642A

Criminal Offenses – ability to pay hearing – failure to appear

06/21/12

368

S 2618

Animals and Animal Husbandry – livestock welfare – standards advisory council

06/21/12

369

S 2612A

Towns and Cities – zoning –

on site sewage disposal

systems       

06/21/12

370

S 2610A

Waters and Navigation – abandoned vessels and obstructions – remove

06/21/12

371

S 2560Aaa

Insurance – autism spectrum disorder – coverage

06/21/12

372

S 2534

Education – districts – full day kindergarten

06/21/12

373

S 2523A

Courts and Civil Procedure – evidence – medical, hospital and prescriptions

06/21/12

374

S 2508

Property – recording of instruments

06/21/12

375

S 2499aa

Businesses and Professions – purchases and sale of real estate – ten day inspection period

06/21/12

376

S 2485

Courts and Civil Procedure – homestead exemption increase

06/21/12

377

S 2482

Health and Safety – children’s jewelry – standards 

06/21/12

378

S 2477A

State Affairs and Government – health insurance – workgroup – health care administration

06/21/12

379

H 8265

General Assembly – name unnamed street – Roberta Richman

06/21/12

380

H 8233

Public Utilities and Carriers – combined heat and power installations

06/21/12

381

H 8173

Animals and Animal Husbandry – livestock welfare – standards advisory council

06/21/12

382

H 8049

Education – districts – full day kindergarten

06/21/12

383

H 8043

Courts and Civil Procedure – judicial selection – eligibility –

06/21/12

384

H 7970

Courts and Civil Procedure – use of names, portraits, or pictures – exemption – legal action

06/21/12

385

H 7892A

Insurance – Affordable Care Act – implementation – options

06/21/12

386

H 7882

State Affairs and Government – visitor center and gift shop

06/21/12

387

H 7807

Criminal Procedure – criminal injuries compensation

06/21/12

388

H 7804A

Towns and Cities – zoning –

on site sewage disposal

systems       

06/21/12

389

H 7801A

Waters and Navigation – abandoned vessels and obstructions – remove

06/21/12

390

H 7784A

State Affairs and Government – health insurance – workgroup – health care administration

06/21/12

391

H 7726A

Motor and Other Vehicles – mobile and manufactured homes – conveyance tax – exemption

06/21/12

392

H 7662

Courts and Civil Procedure – homestead exemption increase

06/21/12

393

H 7652

Health and Safety – children’s jewelry – standards 

06/21/12

394

H 7586

Businesses and Professions – purchases and sale of real estate – ten day inspection period

06/21/12

395

H 7559Aaa

Courts and Civil Procedure – evidence – medical, hospital and prescriptions

06/21/12

396

H 7472

Property – recording of instruments

06/21/12

397

H 7165A

Insurance – autism spectrum disorder – coverage

06/21/12

398

S 3015aa

Motor and Other Vehicles – registration plate – Judge Raymond E. Shawcross

06/20/12

399

S 2990

Alcoholic Beverages – Providence – city of – liquor license

06/21/12

400

S 2776

Motor and Other Vehicles – special plate – Gloria Gemma – foundation

06/21/12

401

S 2770A

Courts and Civil Procedure – superior court – drug court magistrate

06/21/12

402

S 2660A

State Affairs and Government – Attorney General – number of investigators

06/23/12

403

S 2497

Fiduciaries – powers – trusts – principal

06/23/12

404

S 2386A

Commercial Law – deceptive trade practices – credit bureaus

06/22/12

405

S 2328Baa

Motor and Other Vehicles – weight restrictions – Rt.114 – Warren and Bristol

06/22/12

406

S 2322A

Health and Safety – tanning facilities – safety standards

06/22/12

407

S 2283aa

Taxation – gross receipts – exemption – animal feed

06/22/12

408

S 2127Aaa

Health and Safety – restaurants – food allergy awareness

06/22/12

409

S 2089

Taxation – West Greenwich – taxes – exemption – manufacturing or commercial purposes

06/22/12

410

H 8164aa

Motor and Other Vehicles – registration plate – Judge Raymond E. Shawcross

06/22/12

411

H 7825A

Health and Safety – tanning facilities – safety standards

06/22/12

412

H 7693aa

Commercial Law – deceptive trade practices – credit bureaus

06/22/12

413

H 7664

Fiduciaries – powers – trusts – principal

06/23/12

414

H 7595Aaa

Health and Safety – restaurants – food allergy awareness

06/22/12

415

H 7496A

Statutes and Statutory Construction – technical corrections

06/22/12

416

H 7294Aaa

Motor and Other Vehicles – weight restrictions – Rt.114 – Warren and Bristol

06/22/12

417

H 7183

Taxation – West Greenwich – taxes – exemption – manufacturing or commercial purposes

06/22/12

418

H 7157A

Taxation – gross receipts – exemption – animal feed

06/22/13

419

H 7085A

State Affairs and Government – Attorney General – number of investigators

06/21/12

420

S 3058

Public Officers and Employees – merit system – veterans

06/25/12

421

S 3048

Criminals – parole board – members – psychologist or physician

06/25/12

422

S 3043

Portsmouth – town of – tax bills – check-off – donation

06/25/12

423

S 3040aa

Public Records – payroll records – employees of contractors and subcontractors

06/25/12

424

S 3039

State Affairs and Government – disclosure – state agencies – investigate violations

06/25/12

425

S 3032

Middletown – town of – bonds – renovations – Fire Department and Department of Public Works

06/25/12

426

S 3031

Middletown – town of – bonds – construction – beach facilities

06/25/12

427

S 3026

General Assembly – naming – edifices – ‘Paul Bettencourt Fish Ladder”

06/25/12

428

S 3013

Pawtucket – city of – bonds – renovations – public school buildings

06/25/12

429

S 3012

Bristol – town of – bonds – capital improvement projects

06/25/12

430

S 3011

Coventry – town of – bonds – improvements – HVAC – schools

06/25/12

431

S 3008

Coventry – town of – bonds – emergency improvements – fire systems – schools

06/25/12

432

S 3007

Coventry – town of – bonds – improvements – schools – grounds and flooring

06/25/12

433

S 3006

Coventry – town of – bonds – roof repairs – schools

06/25/12

434

S 3005

Coventry – town of – bonds – renovations – high school athletic complex

06/25/12

435

S 3003

Taxation – exemption – Pawtucket – city of – Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre

06/25/12

436

S 2977

Elections – polling places – low income and elderly residential developments

06/25/12

437

S 2970

Towns and Cities – Middletown – town of -  municipal employees – retirement

06/25/12

438

S 2966

Cranston – city of – bonds – renovations – playgrounds and athletic fields

06/25/12

439

S 2886

Labor and Labor Relations – Temporary disability benefits – waiting period

06/25/12

440

S 2876

Municipal Retirement – Cranston public schools – retirement plan

06/25/12

441

S 2874

State Affairs and Government – public finance management board – annual report

06/25/12

442

S 2083A

State Affairs and Government – unused paint products – disposal

06/25/12

443

S 2038

Education – OPEB trusts – permissible trustees

06/25/12

444

H 8146

Commercial Law – purchase and sale of tools and electronics – effective date extend

06/26/12

445

H 8024A

State Affairs and Government – regulations -  periodic review

06/26/12

446

H 7859B

Elections – disclosure of political contributions and expenditures

06/26/12

447

H 7740

Health and Safety – home care patient rights – legislative findings

06/26/12

448

H 7555Aaa

Public Records – access – compliance

06/26/12

449

H 7531

State Affairs and Government – notary publics – certified public accountants

06/26/12

450

H 7231

Weights and Measures – hospitals and treatment centers in Providence – calibration

06/26/12

451

H 7084

Public Records – definition of agency or public body

06/26/12

452

H 7077

Education – mentoring programs – students – background check

06/26/12

453

H 7039aa

Towns and Cities – contracts – award – violations – penalty

06/26/12

454

S 2652Aaa

Public Records – access – compliance

06/26/12

455

H 8143A

State Affairs and Government – commission – items of historical significance

06/26/12

456

S 3035aa

State Affairs and Government – commission – items of historical significance

06/26/12

457

H 8216

Alcoholic Beverages – retail license – Portsmouth – exemption

06/26/12

458

H 8161

State Affairs and Government – Middletown – enterprise zones – add

06/26/12

459

H 8156

Holidays and Days of Special Observance – Amateur Radio Week

06/26/12

460

S 3037

Alcoholic Beverages – retail license – Portsmouth – exemption

06/26/12

461

S 3036

Holidays and Days of Special Observance – Amateur Radio Week

06/26/12

462

S 2835

State Affairs and Government – Middletown – enterprise zones – add

06/26/12

463

H 8234

Middletown – town of – bonds – renovations – Fire Department and Department of Public Works

06/25/12

464

H 8229

Portsmouth – town of – tax bills - check-off - donation

06/25/12

465

H 8222

Middletown – town of – bonds – construction – beach facilities

06/25/12

466

H 8211

Coventry – town of – bonds – emergency improvements – fire systems – schools

06/25/12

467

H 8210

Coventry – town of – bonds – roof repairs – schools

06/25/12

468

H 8209

Coventry – town of – bonds – improvements – schools – grounds and flooring

06/25/12

469

H 8208

Coventry – town of – bonds – renovations – high school athletic complex

06/25/12

470

H 8207

Coventry – town of – bonds – improvements – HVAC – schools

06/25/12

471

H 8206

Bristol – town of – bonds – capital improvement projects

06/25/12

472

H 8178

Towns and Cities – Middletown – retirement – new  employees

06/25/12

473

H 8162

Taxation – exemption – Pawtucket – city of – Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre

06/25/12

474

H 8160

Cranston – city of – bonds – renovations – playgrounds and athletic fields

06/25/12

475

H 8150

Municipal Retirement – Cranston public schools – retirement plan

06/25/12

476

H 8093

Elections – polling places – low income and elderly residential developments

06/25/12

477

H 8089A

Pawtucket – city of – bonds – renovations – public school buildings

06/25/12

478

H 8076

Labor and Labor Relations – Temporary disability benefits – waiting period

06/25/12

479

H 8023

State Affairs and Government – public finance management board – annual report

06/25/12

480

H 7988

General Assembly – naming – edifices – ‘Paul Bettencourt Fish Ladder”

06/25/12

481

H 7902

Criminals – parole board – members – psychologist or physician

06/25/12

482

H 7615A

Public Records – payroll records – employees of contractors and subcontractors

06/25/12

483

H 7564A

State Affairs and Government – disclosure – state agencies – investigate violations

06/25/12

484

H 7233A

State Affairs and Government – unused paint products – disposal

06/25/12

485

H 7189A

Public Officers and Employees – merit system – veterans

06/25/12

486

H 8256

Public Officers and Employees – retirement – service allowance – police and firefighters

06/28/12

487

H 8189

Health and Safety – Resource Recovery Corp. – construction debris and organic material – cover material – unlawful

06/28/12

488

H 8075

Taxation – North Providence – town of – excise tax certificate

06/30/12

489

H 7979

Coventry – town of – tax amnesty program

06/28/12

490

H 7949A

Elections – commission – voter choice – members – add

06/28/12

491

H 7834Aaa

Health and Safety – R.I. Lupus Education and Awareness Plan

06/28/12

492

H 7936

Warwick – city of – sewage system – abutting owners and occupants

06/13/12

 


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