Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session All Bills
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7810
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - Requires the public utilities commission (PUC) to produce a report by January 1, 2025 and each January 1 thereafter, on the ability for the current electric grid to handle the electrification load need to power cars, buildings, and heating of homes.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7811
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
Passed
6/26/24
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- 2024 ENERGY STORAGE ACT - Requires the office of energy resources to initiate the process of developing programs and associated funding mechanisms, for electric energy storage resources connected to the electric distribution system.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7812
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY SECURITY ACT - Requires a New England transmission project to determine if long-term transmission service agreements appear commercially reasonable for Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7813
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY SECURITY ACT - Makes several amendments relative to the affordable clean energy security act establishing the act's priority over chapter 6.2 of title 42 (the "2021 act on climate").
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7814
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD - Requires the PUC to make public notification of any changes in eligibility or production of energy, and would direct the commission to promulgate rules and regulations to allow and facilitate the prompt public disclosure of this information.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7815
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD - Provides that any renewable energy project that cannot certify a net reduction of carbon emissions through scientific studies, using the best practices as defined in ISO LCA standards 14040 and 14044, be prohibited or discontinued by the PUC.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7816
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- 2021 ACT ON CLIMATE - Incorporates ethical energy standards to the 2021 Act on Climate.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7817
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study Blockchain And Cryptocurrency (creates A 5 Member Commission To Recommend Legislative Proposals For Blockchain And Cryptocurrency, And Submit An Interim Progress Report By January 5, 2025, And A Final Report By January 5, 2026, And Expire On February 5, 2026.)
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7818
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS - Permits reimbursement for dental hygienists from "other insurance" or a third party payor such as Medicare.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7819
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES - Requires the disclosure of the transfer of certain assets of healthcare facilities and would provide penalties for failing to file healthcare facility ownership information.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7820
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTH CARE FACILITIES - Provides that licensed health care facilities be prohibited from using a patients photograph for any office use.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7821
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND OLMSTEAD PLAN COMMISSION ACT - Creates an Olmstead Plan for people vulnerable to unnecessary institutionalization to update a continuum of care to receive services and supports in the least restrictive environment.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7822
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT - Limits the use by insurers of step therapy, a protocol that establishes a specific sequence in which prescription drugs for a specified medical condition are covered by an insurer, by allowing medical providers to request step therapy exceptions.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7823
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES - Requires the department of children, youth and families (DCYF) to conduct periodic comprehensive needs assessments to determine whether the department’s programs and services meet the needs of children and families.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7824
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES - Requires DCYF to place a locked suggestion box in its facilities and create a digitally secured suggestion box into which residents may place comments and/or concerns to be addressed by the Rhode Island Child Advocate.