Rhode Island State Senator

John Burke 2024 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 10)

Legislative Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2674

Introduced
3/1/24  
Allows college athletes and prospects to enter into contracts receive compensation for use of their name, image and likeness rights and would prohibit colleges and athletic associations from interfering with such compensation rights.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2676

Introduced
3/1/24  
Increases sentences for carrying a firearm when committing a crime of violence and for possessing a stolen firearm and requires that a person convicted of these offenses serve a period of time in which they would not be eligible for parole or probation.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2677

Introduced
3/1/24  
Refer
3/1/24  
Report Pass
6/6/24  
Allows expungement of multiple felony convictions for non-violent felonies10 years after sentence completed.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2678

Introduced
3/1/24  
Adds definitions to prohibition of hazing, make coaches and others responsible for knowingly failing to take reasonable measures to prevent hazing and would punish serious bodily injury by up to ten (10) years in imprisonment.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2681

Introduced
3/1/24  
Refer
3/1/24  
Report Pass
6/11/24  
Engrossed
6/13/24  
Engrossed
6/13/24  
Provides that any insurer refusing to honor a "direction to pay" executed by an insured for payment on a property damage benefit would constitute an unfair claims practice.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2682

Introduced
3/1/24  
Provides that any insurer refusing to honor a "direction to pay" executed by an insured for payment of a property damage benefit constitutes an unfair claims practice.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2683

Introduced
3/1/24  
Defines "public official" to include school personnel for purposes of the criminal prohibition against making threats to public officials.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2685

Introduced
3/1/24  
Refer
3/1/24  
Report Pass
6/4/24  
Engrossed
6/6/24  
Prohibits an insurance carrier from assessing a premium surcharge against an insured for making an inquiry regarding the terms of their policy.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2687

Introduced
3/1/24  
Refer
3/1/24  
Report Pass
4/24/24  
Engrossed
4/30/24  
Extends the incentive pay plan to all full-time court clerks who meet the eligibility requirements.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2688

Introduced
3/1/24  
Refer
3/1/24  
Report Pass
6/4/24  
Engrossed
6/6/24  
Establishes an examination on proficiency in solar technology upon renewal of certificate, adds $72.00 fee.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2691

Introduced
3/1/24  
Authorizes and funds the painting of a portrait of the president of the senate and former presidents of the senate who may be living to be hung in the state house.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2692

Introduced
3/1/24  
Purchaser or lessee of vehicle that cancels registration within the period of registration, any portion of the two (2) year registration fee not used.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2695

Introduced
3/1/24  
Refer
3/1/24  
Report Pass
5/7/24  
Engrossed
5/14/24  
Allows for the holder of a manufacturer's license to be able to sell one one-sixth (1/6) barrel key of malt beverage, produced on the premises, per day.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2696

Introduced
3/1/24  
Refer
3/1/24  
Report Pass
4/30/24  
Engrossed
5/9/24  
Refer
5/10/24  
Report Pass
5/29/24  
Engrossed
6/6/24  
Directs the governor to order the lowering of flags to half-mast on any state buildings to honor the passing of first responders annually on October 28.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2709

Introduced
3/5/24  
Refer
3/5/24  
Report Pass
6/4/24  
Engrossed
6/6/24  
Refer
6/7/24  
Report Pass
6/10/24  
Engrossed
6/11/24  
Prohibits hospitals and other medical providers from reporting medical debt to consumer reporting agencies. A violation of this chapter may be pursued on behalf of the consumer by the attorney general.