Tuesday, January 22, 2013
The state House Judiciary Committee has scheduled a vote on the controversial measure for 3 pm on Jan. 22.
A vote by the State House Judiciary committee on a bill allowing same-sex marriage in Rhode Island is scheduled for a vote this afternoon, Jan. 22, at 3 p.m., the General Assembly Press Bureau announced. The "Equal Access to Marriage" bill — submitted in the House by Cranston Rep. Arthur Handy and co-sponsored by Rep. Kenneth A. Marshall (D-Dist. 68, Bristol, Warren) — would make Rhode Island the last state in New England to allow same-sex marriages, and would recognize any civil unions as marriages. According to a release from the General Assembly Press Bureau, "no further testimony will be taken at this hearing." The agenda for today's hearing is attached to this article. What's your take? Is it about time the government stops …
Thursday, June 28, 2012
A new law requires parental or medical permission for every other tanning visit by people under 18 years old — what do you think?
Starting Jan. 1, 2013, anyone younger than 18 will need a parent's written permission to use indoor tanning booths, after a new law went into effect this week. Legislators had originally considered an all-out ban on indoor tanning by teens, but approved a compromise in the waning days of the 2011-12 session that requires a medical prescription, or a parent's note and signature every second time a teen uses an indoor tanning bed. Supporters argued that the restrictions would prevent exposure to UV radiation, which is classified as a Class 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organization. In an article recently published on the Providence Journal website, one salon owner said the new law will be difficult to enforce, since some tanning …
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
The Senate passed the state budget proposal, leaving in tact a plan to transfer ownership of the Sakonnet River Bridge to the Bridge and Turnpike Authority.
The Senate voted 30 to 7 on Monday to approve an $8.1 billion state spending plan, of which $3.3 billion is supported with state revenues. The budget invests in additional school funding, includes restorations to selected human services programs, such as those supporting the developmentally disabled, and protects the tourism and hospitality industry from tax increases, such as a 25-percent increase in the meals and beverage tax as proposed in the governor’s budget plan. The amended bill does not alter the governor’s proposal to transfer control of the Sakonnet River Bridge to the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RIBTA). The legislation (2012-H 7323Aaa), which passed the House early Friday morning, is now headed for the governor’…
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Sen. Lou DiPalma's legislation calls for more environmentally-conscious street design standards. The House version has been introduced.
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
The following is a press release was issued by the Rhode Island General Assembly: The Senate Tuesday passed legislation aimed at ensuring future road construction projects are developed with an eye toward the safety and ease of all types of users. The legislation (2012-S 2131), sponsored by Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Newport, Little Compton, Tiverton), requires the state to use “complete street” design features in all federal - and state-funded road construction projects, with an eye not only toward motorists, but also bicyclists, public transportation users and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. The goal is to plan streets that encourage people to use healthy, greener transportation modes whenever possible, …
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Thursday, February 16, 2012
The bill would place the new Turnpike and Bridge Division under the direction of an assistant director at DOT.
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Thursday, February 16, 2012
The Rhode Island General Assembly recently announced a new piece of legislation introduced by Rep. Richard Morrison. The bill would essentially dissolve the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority and move all of its projects to be handled by a division of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. The following is the official release from the Rhode Island General Assembly: If shrinking government and making it more efficient can save taxpayer money, Rep. Richard P. Morrison (D-Dist. 68, Bristol, Warren) has a suggestion about where to start. He has introduced legislation that will dissolve the quasi-public Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority, moving all its duties and functions to the RI Department of Transportation in a …
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
There will be two hearings at the Statehouse today regarding binding arbitration bills.
Today at the rise of the Rhode Island General Assembly, the Labor Committees in both the House and Senate will hold hearings on two bills that could potentially grant binding arbitration to school employees. As a result, contracts between towns and teachers would be negotiated by an outside third party. Out of 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island, 35 have passed resolutions against binding arbitration regarding all contract issues to school teachers. Newport is one of them. The Newport police and fire unions already operate under binding arbitration as a result of state legislation. According City Councilor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano, if the bills pass, it could result in even more trouble for Newport, which is already involved in a contract …
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