Rhode Island State Senator

John Burke 2024 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 11)

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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2710

Introduced
3/5/24  
Refer
3/5/24  
Report Pass
6/4/24  
Engrossed
6/6/24  
Provides an interest rate cap on medical debt.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2728

Introduced
3/7/24  
SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MARCH OF 2024, AS "ARTS IN THE SCHOOLS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2736

Introduced
3/8/24  
Refer
3/8/24  
Report Pass
4/30/24  
Engrossed
5/7/24  
Provides that no train or light engine would be used in connection with the movement of freight could be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons, would also include the imposition of fines upon a company for violation of the act.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2738

Introduced
3/8/24  
Extends the forbearance of utility terminations for customers with serious illness certifications and would amend various provisions related to the termination of utility services for persons who are disabled, seriously ill, or in arrears.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2750

Introduced
3/8/24  
Permits hit and run victims suffering serious bodily injury to recover under the crime victim compensation program.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2752

Introduced
3/8/24  
Establishes and fund an affordable housing pilot program at reduced rents to be administered by the state department of housing with an appropriation of three million dollars ($3,000,000) for fiscal year 2024-2025.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2764

Introduced
3/8/24  
Updates the Homeless Bill of Rights to add rules governing encampments and includes the right to clean and sanitary conditions.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2768

Introduced
3/8/24  
Establishes a statutory framework designed to protect minors who are engaging in the business of vloging on social media and the Internet.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2771

Introduced
3/8/24  
Considers election officials and poll workers "public officials" for purposes of the prohibition on making threats to public officials.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2774

Introduced
3/8/24  
Requires automatic expungement of records and records of conviction, if the conviction was for a non-violent misdemeanor, 5 years after completion of the sentence.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2777

Introduced
3/8/24  
Refer
3/8/24  
Report Pass
4/25/24  
Engrossed
5/2/24  
Refer
5/3/24  
Report Pass
5/14/24  
Engrossed
5/22/24  
Allows victims of violent crime receiving awards under the state's crime victim compensation program to use up to $1,000 of their total award to make reasonable modification to their residence to ensure their future safety.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2779

Introduced
3/8/24  
JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF SUFFRAGE (Would propose to the voters of the state a constitutional amendment regarding eligibility to vote and to be a candidate.)
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2780

Introduced
3/8/24  
Refer
3/8/24  
Report Pass
6/6/24  
Engrossed
6/11/24  
Engrossed
6/12/24  
Requires mail ballot drop boxes to be opened thirty-five (35) days prior to election day, and twenty (20) days prior to special elections.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2781

Introduced
3/8/24  
Refer
3/8/24  
Report Pass
5/9/24  
Engrossed
5/16/24  
Refer
5/17/24  
Report Pass
5/22/24  
Enrolled
6/5/24  
Provides amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code for emerging technologies.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2782

Introduced
3/8/24  
Replaces the existing limited liability company act with a newer and updated model act.