Rhode Island State Senator

Valarie Lawson 2024 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 10)

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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 S2698

Introduced
3/1/24  
Refer
3/1/24  
Report Pass
5/29/24  
Engrossed
6/4/24  
Enrolled
6/6/24  
Adds the month of August to the dates a Class A retail alcoholic beverage establishment can offer unlimited free samples of wine, beer and distilled spirits products.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2705

Introduced
3/1/24  
Refer
3/1/24  
Report Pass
5/21/24  
Engrossed
5/28/24  
Requires the department of children, youth and families (DCYF) to conduct periodic comprehensive needs assessments to determine whether the department's programs and services meet the needs of children and families.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2713

Introduced
3/5/24  
Refer
3/5/24  
Report Pass
6/6/24  
Provides that services provided by graduate student interns who work under a supervisory protocol would be eligible to be paid from Medicaid reimbursement.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2714

Introduced
3/5/24  
Refer
3/5/24  
Report Pass
5/30/24  
Engrossed
6/4/24  
Refer
6/5/24  
Engrossed
6/13/24  
Engrossed
6/13/24  
Requires all hospitals to screen uninsured patients for eligibility for public health programs and financial assistance under Medicare and Medicaid.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2716

Introduced
3/5/24  
Refer
3/5/24  
Report Pass
6/6/24  
Establishes the primary care training sites program to provide training for physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants within the DOH.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2717

Introduced
3/5/24  
Refer
3/5/24  
Report Pass
6/6/24  
Adds a definition for "primary care" to the general law regarding the Stay Invested in RI Wavemaker Fellowships.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2719

Introduced
3/5/24  
Refer
3/5/24  
Report Pass
5/14/24  
Engrossed
5/21/24  
Creates the Rhode Island drug cost review commission.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2724

Introduced
3/5/24  
Requires carriers offering dental benefit plans to annually submit information which includes the current and projected medical loss ratio for claims for their plans. The medical loss ratio would be eighty-five percent (85%).
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2727

Introduced
3/7/24  
Refer
3/7/24  
Report Pass
4/30/24  
Engrossed
5/2/24  
Engrossed
5/7/24  
Directs the department of transportation to prepare a monthly "Washington Bridge snapshot report" containing information on the progress of repairs and other actions pertaining to the Washington Bridge.
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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 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 S2767

Introduced
3/8/24  
Refer
3/8/24  
Report Pass
4/25/24  
Engrossed
5/2/24  
Refer
5/3/24  
Report Pass
6/4/24  
Engrossed
6/10/24  
Allows victims of sexual assault to submit a medical forensic exam performed by a licensed health care provider in lieu of a police report in order to establish eligibility for funds under the State Crime Victim Compensation Program.
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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.