Rhode Island State Senator

David Tikoian Authored & Sponsored Legislation

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Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0732

Introduced
3/7/25  
Permits retired superior court magistrates to be assigned to perform service pursuant to §§ 8-2-11.1, 8-2-39, 8-2-39.1 or 8-2-39.2 and be reemployed by the superior court without any forfeiture or reduction of any retirement benefits.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0734

Introduced
3/7/25  
Prohibits sale and possession of assault weapons, as defined and would provide certain exemptions to include law enforcement officers and those individuals legally in possession of any such firearm at the time of passage of this act.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0741

Introduced
3/7/25  
Amends several statutes relating to elections and the dates for primaries and dates within which to file nomination papers and object to nomination papers.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0743

Introduced
3/7/25  
Refer
3/7/25  
Report Pass
6/2/25  
Beginning on July 1, 2025, allows state union employees to negotiate longevity payments in their collective bargaining agreements.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0748

Introduced
3/7/25  
Refer
3/7/25  
Report Pass
6/2/25  
On 7/1/2026, renewal of any existing sports wagering vendor contract by state lottery ceases. Prior to expiration, the lottery shall invite vendors to submit applications for sports wagering awarding not less than 2 but not more than 5 contracts.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0749

Introduced
3/7/25  
Refer
3/7/25  
Requires that, beginning January 1, 2028, all contractors structurally remodeling or building new residential structures with 1 to 4 family dwelling units be licensed by the contractors’ registration and licensing board.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0752

Introduced
3/7/25  
Creates RI opportunity for employee ownership, worker gets notice within seven days of sale of business.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0757

Introduced
3/7/25  
Refer
3/7/25  
Report Pass
6/2/25  
Allows the dependents of a National Guard member, who is in good standing, to be eligible for tuition assistance.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0768

Introduced
3/14/25  
Creates the interchange fee restriction act restricting interchange fees on sales and use tax or excise tax when payment is made with a credit or debit card.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0754

Introduced
3/7/25  
Refer
3/7/25  
Report Pass
4/30/25  
Engrossed
5/6/25  
Extends provisions of an existing collective bargaining agreement for municipal police arbitration purposes until a successor agreement is reached or an interest arbitration award is rendered.