Legislative Updates

2016

S 2029:

Will increase the state's share to support local public library services in distressed communities, by an amount equal to the amount paid by the distressed city or town into the ocean state libraries (OSL) annual assessment charges.

Read the full text for S 2029 at the Rhode Island General Assembly website.
Sponsor(s):
  • Senator Elizabeth Crowley
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S 2397:

If approved, requires the state to ensure that all students have the opportunity to achieve at high levels, and provide for judicial enforcement.

Read the full text for S 2397 at the Rhode Island General Assembly website.
Sponsor(s):
  • Senator Roger A. Picard
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2015

H 5728:

Permits legal notice by way of a department of administration authorized website.

Read the full text for H 5728 at the Rhode Island General Assembly website.
Sponsor(s):
  • Representative John Carnevale
  • Representative Joseph Almeida
  • Representative Scott A. Slater
  • Representative Grace Diaz
  • Representative Thomas Palangio
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H 5836:

Increases the state's share to support local public library services in distressed communities, by an amount equal to the amount paid by the distressed city or town into the ocean state libraries (OSL) annual assessment charges.

Read the full text for H 5836 at the Rhode Island General Assembly website.
Sponsor(s):
  • Representative Shelby Maldonado
  • Representative Michael Morin
  • Representative Carlos Tobon
  • Representative John Carnevale
  • Representative Arthur J. Corvese
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H 5900:

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the state for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016.

Read the full text for H 5900 at the Rhode Island General Assembly website.
Sponsor(s):
  • Representative Raymond Gallison, Jr.
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S 0007:

A joint resloution to approve and submit to electors an amendment to the state constitution, right to an adequate education. Legislation proposes changing language about libraries in Section 1 of Article XII.

Read the full text for S 0007 at the Rhode Island General Assembly website.
Sponsor(s):
  • Senator Roger A. Picard
  • Senator Ryan W. Pearson
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S 0705:

Increases the state's share to support local public library services in distressed communities, by an amount equal to the amount paid by the distressed city or town into the ocean state libraries (OSL) annual assessment charges.

Read the full text for S 0705 at the Rhode Island General Assembly website.
Sponsor(s):
  • Senator Elizabeth Crowley
  • Senator Maryellen Goodwin
  • Senator Donna Nesselbush
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Companion Bill: H 5836