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Aquidneck representatives applaud decision to keep Newport birthing center open
7/29/2025 2:14 PM
Rep. Lauren H. Carson; Rep. Terri Cortvriend; Rep. Michelle E. McGaw; Rep. Marvin Abney; Rep. Alex S. Finkelman;
No
Approved
Speaker Shekarchi, Senate Pres. Lawson announce applications to open Aug. 1 for voter-approved State Cultural Facilities Grants
7/28/2025 5:08 PM
Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi; Sen. Valarie J. Lawson;
No
Approved
Media Advisory: State House to host Peruvian Independence Day celebration
7/28/2025 11:22 AM
Rep. Jenni Azanero Furtado;
No
Approved
Speaker Shekarchi, Sen. McKenney celebrate 36th annual Bay Day
7/23/2025 6:45 PM
Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi;
No
Approved
Legislative grant will fund soft shell helmet covers for football players at Cranston high schools
7/23/2025 2:15 PM
Rep. Joseph McNamara;
No
Approved
Media Advisory: Commission monitoring Act on Climate progress to meet Wednesday
7/23/2025 9:52 AM
Sen. Samuel D. Zurier;
No
Approved
Carson stands up against proposed closure of birthing center
7/21/2025 3:17 PM
Rep. Lauren H. Carson;
No
Approved
Speaker Shekarchi, Sen. Sosnowski highlight $6.5 million for local road and bridge improvements through RhodeRestore
7/15/2025 5:46 PM
Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi; Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski;
Yes
Approved
Media Advisory: Commission monitoring Act on Climate progress to meet Thursday
7/15/2025 1:00 PM
Sen. Samuel D. Zurier;
No
Approved
Legislation to allow increase in veterans tax exemption for Providence becomes law
7/14/2025 10:23 AM
Rep. Anthony J. DeSimone; Sen. Frank Ciccone;
No
Approved
South Kingstown homestead exemption now allowed by law
7/14/2025 10:18 AM
Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee; Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski;
No
Approved
New license plates will honor RI’s Greek heritage
7/14/2025 10:05 AM
Sen. Leonidas Raptakis; Rep. Joseph McNamara;
No
Approved
State law waives fees for Bronze Star license plates
7/14/2025 9:36 AM
Rep. Samuel Azzinaro; Sen. Victoria Gu;
No
Approved
New law waives VIN check fees for veterans and military members
7/14/2025 9:28 AM
Rep. Jennifer Smith Boylan; Sen. Walter Felag;
No
Approved
State law allows Warwick to create a school budget commission
7/14/2025 8:49 AM
Rep. Joseph McNamara; Sen. Mark P. McKenney;
No
Approved
New law permits public utilities to purchase clean nuclear power from other states
7/14/2025 8:46 AM
Rep. Joseph J. Solomon; Sen. David P. Tikoian;
No
Approved
Legislation creating license to harvest invasive green crabs is signed into law
7/14/2025 8:43 AM
Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski; Rep. Kathleen A. Fogarty;
No
Approved
Representatives oppose announced layoffs at Women & Infants Hospital
7/10/2025 10:24 AM
Rep. David Morales;
No
Approved
Statement from Speaker Shekarchi on the passing of former Rhode Island Governor Edward DiPrete
7/9/2025 4:19 PM
Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi;
No
Approved
Statement from Speaker Shekarchi on the passing of Alan Hassenfeld
7/9/2025 4:13 PM
Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi;
No
Approved
Commission studying services for older Rhode Islanders to meet Friday
7/9/2025 2:50 PM
Rep. Lauren H. Carson;
No
Approved
RI athletic trainers will soon be trained and equipped with epi-pens
7/9/2025 11:02 AM
Rep. Jacquelyn M. Baginski; Sen. Walter Felag;
No
Approved
New law extends deadline for candidates to request a recount
7/9/2025 10:43 AM
Rep. Jennifer Smith Boylan; Sen. Pamela J. Lauria;
No
Approved
Bill that requires valid IDs for registered contractors signed into law
7/9/2025 10:40 AM
Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith; Sen. Brian J. Thompson;
No
Approved
New law mandates safe entrance and exit points for construction workers at jobsites
7/9/2025 10:27 AM
Rep. Stephen Casey; Sen. Brian J. Thompson;
No
Approved
New law to provide state contractors with list of minority- and women-owned businesses
7/9/2025 10:23 AM
Sen. Lammis J. Vargas; Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo;
No
Approved
Law changes the way data is collected on students in out-of-district CTE programs
7/9/2025 9:08 AM
Rep. Deborah Fellela; Sen. Andrew R. Dimitri;
No
Approved
Universal changing stations are now required in new public buildings
7/9/2025 9:06 AM
Rep. Thomas E. Noret; Sen. Peter A. Appollonio, Jr.;
No
Approved
Laws allow teachers to conduct a moment of silence in schools on Sept. 11
7/9/2025 9:02 AM
Rep. Earl A. Read, III; Sen. Leonidas Raptakis;
No
Approved
Law mandates that nonprofits disclose salaries before getting legislative funding
7/9/2025 9:00 AM
Rep. Patricia Serpa; Sen. John P. Burke;
No
Approved
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