Adds department of corrections' correctional officers to the list of public safety employees that are entitled to their full salary if they are injured and become disabled as a result of performance of their job duties.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND BLACK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to the Rhode Island Black Business Association.)
Provides amendments to the Rhode Island Works Program regarding eligibility and cash assistance, and repeals the termination of benefits to a family because of failure of a family member to enter into or comply with an individual employment plan.
Creates new tax on gains from sale or exchange of real property held for short periods of time, 6 years or less, establishes a comprehensive framework to calculate and implement enforcement and provides imprisonment and/or fines for those who evade taxes.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $750,000 TO WATERFIRE PROVIDENCE (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $750,000 to WaterFire Providence.)
Raises the amount of life insurance the state would provide at no charge to Rhode Island National Guard members called up for federal duty to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
Creates an additional Rhode Island personal income surtax of 3% on taxable income over $1,000,000, with the existing three-bracket personal income tax structure remaining in place.
Allows a municipality to set its own conveyance tax rate for residential properties sold in excess of $800,000.00 at $10 per $500. Provides collected taxes to be in a restricted account and distributed within 2 years for affordable housing.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PROVIDE STATE AID IN AN AMOUNT NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE REQUIREMENTS OF RHODE ISLAND GENERAL LAWS § 45-13-5.1 (This resolution would authorize an appropriation in an amount necessary to carry out the requirements of Rhode Island General Laws § 45-13-5.1.)
Requires the department of health to amend its rules and regulations that allow for DEA-registered pharmacies to transfer electronic prescriptions at a patient's request.