Rhode Island State Representative

John Edwards Authored & Sponsored Legislation

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Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5027

Introduced
1/10/25  
Provides that any law or regulation which prohibits or protects a person from exposure to second-hand smoke would include second-hand marijuana smoke or vapor.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5029

Introduced
1/10/25  
Sets the minimum wage for 2026 at $16 per hour, 2027 at $17 per hour, 2028 at $18 per hour, 2029 at $19 per hour and for 2030 at $20 per hour.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5033

Introduced
1/10/25  
Removes nuclear plant projects from seeking the approval from the general assembly for the construction of said nuclear plant.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5047

Introduced
1/15/25  
Requires employers to provide each employee of a warehouse distribution center, upon hire, with written description of quotas applicable to the employee within defined time periods and adverse employment action for failure to meet the quota.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5051

Introduced
1/15/25  
Refer
1/15/25  
Report Pass
4/3/25  
Engrossed
4/10/25  
Engrossed
5/1/25  
Names the new Sakonnet River Bridge as the “Staff Sergeant Christopher Potts Sakonnet River Bridge.” This act would take effect upon passage.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5057

Introduced
1/15/25  
HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF JOSEPH A. GILMARTIN
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5062

Introduced
1/15/25  
HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE JOHN E. FARIA
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5082

Introduced
1/16/25  
Limits copays, coinsurance or office deductibles for services of a physical therapist to the amount authorized for the services of a primary care physician or osteopath on or after January 1, 2026.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5028

Introduced
1/10/25  
Amends the definition of public works so that it would include any public works projects performed for any city or town or quasi-municipal entity and the state and any quasi-state entity.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5034

Introduced
1/10/25  
Refer
1/10/25  
Report Pass
2/27/25  
Allows school committees to add item(s) not appearing in published notice to their agendas for purposes of discussion only if the revised agenda is filed with the secretary of state and posted on district website at least 48 hrs in advance of the meeting.