Rhode Island State Senator

Roger Picard 2024 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 3)

Legislative Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2601

Introduced
3/1/24  
Amends the method for the calculation of the permanent foundation education aid to school districts, and would make an adjustment based upon students residing in qualified low-income housing.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2613

Introduced
3/1/24  
Prohibits a health insurer from denying a claim for any medical bill based on sole reasoning that the bill may arise from a motor vehicle accident or other third-party claim and prohibits a medical provider from refusing to submit medical for same reason.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2731

Introduced
3/7/24  
SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING RHODE ISLAND GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLING PARTICIPANTS
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2743

Introduced
3/8/24  
Refer
3/8/24  
Report Pass
5/14/24  
Engrossed
5/21/24  
Extends teacher certifications without fee or penalty for three (3) or five (5) years for teachers who hold certifications as of July 1, 2024.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2751

Introduced
3/8/24  
Amends Article 9 of the state budget and various provisions relative to hospital licensing fees, would redefine base year for purposes of calculating disproportionate share payments for fiscal years.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2787

Introduced
3/8/24  
SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MARCH OF 2024, AS "NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2793

Introduced
3/19/24  
SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE CELEBRATION OF ST. JOSEPH'S DAY
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2798

Introduced
3/22/24  
Refer
3/22/24  
Report Pass
6/10/24  
Engrossed
6/12/24  
Engrossed
6/13/24  
Amends provisions re insurance producer appointments and clarifies language re insurance claims adjusters. Amends the RI life & health guarantee assoc act. Adds insurance data security and pet insurance acts and unfair discrimination prohibitions.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2812

Introduced
3/22/24  
Enacts a chapter to regulate pet insurance.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2815

Introduced
3/22/24  
Permits reimbursement for dental hygienists from "other insurance" or a third party payor such as Medicare.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2822

Introduced
3/22/24  
Refer
3/22/24  
Report Pass
5/30/24  
Engrossed
6/4/24  
Enrolled
6/6/24  
Amends the composition of the scenic roadways board reducing the number of members from eleven (11) to nine (9).
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2878

Introduced
3/22/24  
Refer
3/22/24  
Report Pass
3/28/24  
Engrossed
4/2/24  
Refer
4/3/24  
Report Pass
4/11/24  
Enrolled
4/24/24  
Authorizes the town of Cumberland to require the registration of certain business entities not registered with the secretary of state that are situated in Cumberland.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2888

Introduced
3/22/24  
Requires companies that develop or deploy high-risk AI systems to conduct impact assessments and adopt risk management programs, would apply to both developers and deployers of AI systems with different obligations based on their role in AI ecosystem.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2926

Introduced
3/28/24  
SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING AND SUPPORTING THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF 401GIVES, RHODE ISLAND'S STATEWIDE DAY OF GIVING ON APRIL 1, 2024
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2927

Introduced
3/28/24  
SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE WINNERS OF THE 12TH ANNUAL PROSTART® HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION