Legislative Report for the Month of January 2010

Legislative Report June 18, 2012

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Our legislative webpage continues to be kept as up to date as possible. Committee calendars are checked daily as well as the daily introduction of new bill is checked each day that the general assembly is in session.

Bills being tracked by the RIAFC

Hearings: none (session is over)

Bill Status:

7141,2082,2220,2249,7223,7323,7397,7459,7470,7511,7514,7529,2427,7618,7633,7670,7720,2474,2550,2562,2564,2692,2700,7666,7780,7817,7883,2733,7519,7718,2608,7959,7964,7583,2551,7421,7971,8005,2599,8048,7626,2877

Condition: {Session Year: 2012} {Bills: 7141,2082,2220,2249,7223,7323,7397,7459,7470,7511,7514,7529,2427,7618,7633,7670,7720,2474,2550,2562,7780,7817,7666,2564,2692,2700,7883,7519,7718,2733,2608,7959,7964,7583,2551,7421,7971,8005,2599,8048,7626,2877}

House Bill No. 7141

BYMcLaughlin, Edwards, MacBeth, Gallison, Marcello

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION - FIRE DISTRICTS LOCATED IN CUMBERLAND (Would make any tax increases in any of the 4 fire districts located within Cumberland subject to the maximum levy sections of the general laws, or the ordinances of Cumberland, whichever is more restrictive.)

{LC619/1}

01/17/2012 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government

02/20/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/01/2012)

03/01/2012 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

05/19/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/24/2012)

05/24/2012 Defeated in Committee

Senate Bill No. 2082

BYWalaska

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - OUTDOOR WOOD-FIRED HYDRONIC HEATERS (would regulate the sale and installation of outdoor wood-fired hydronic heaters.)

{LC487/1}

01/18/2012 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

Senate Bill No. 2220

BYLanzi, Miller, Gallo, Doyle, Jabour

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (would create a testimonial privilege for emergency response personnel.)

{LC786/1}

01/24/2012 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Senate Bill No. 2249 SUB A

BYLanzi, DiPalma, Doyle, Pichardo, Jabour

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAMS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENTS (would require that fire depts comply with the 1987 version of the standards on fire department occupational safety and health programs/provide a written plan of implementation to the state fire marshal by January 1, 2013.)

{LC920/A/1}

01/26/2012 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

03/08/2012 Scheduled for hearing (03/13/2012)

03/13/2012 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

04/05/2012 Scheduled for consideration (04/10/2012)

04/10/2012 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

04/11/2012 Placed on Senate Calendar (04/12/2012)

04/12/2012 Senate passed Sub A

04/12/2012 Referred to House Municipal Government

House Bill No. 7223

BYGuthrie, Menard, Edwards, Gallison, Tomasso

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAMS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENTS (would require fire depts comply w/1987 vers. of the standards on fire dept occupational safety&health progs, & provide written plan of implementation to state fire marshal by 1/1/13. increase NFPA IPRC to 7 members)

{LC729/1}

01/24/2012 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government

03/16/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/29/2012)

03/29/2012 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

House Bill No. 7323 SUB Aas amended

BYMelo

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE STATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013 (FY 2013 BUDGET BILL)

{LC1059/A/1}

02/01/2012 Introduced, referred to House Finance

05/29/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/31/2012)

05/31/2012 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

05/31/2012 Placed on House Calendar (06/07/2012)

06/06/2012 Scheduled to be heard and /or considered in anticipation of House passage (06/08/2012)

06/08/2012 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)

06/08/2012 Referred to Senate Finance

06/08/2012 Committee recommends passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence

06/08/2012 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2012)

06/11/2012 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence

06/11/2012 Transmitted to Governor

House Bill No. 7397

BYNunes, Tomasso, Marcello

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION - MAXIMUM LEVY - FIRE DISTRICTS (would provide that fire districts are subject to the maximum tax levy and assessment of local taxes)

{LC934/1}

02/02/2012 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government

House Bill No. 7459

BYReilly, Nunes, Morgan, McLaughlin

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (would provide that run reviews and meetings held by emergency medical technicians for the purpose of analyzing procedures and delivery of services be confidential and exempt from discovery in legal proceedings)

{LC249/1}

02/09/2012 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

03/16/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/21/2012)

03/21/2012 Committee postponed at request of sponsor

House Bill No. 7470

BYReilly, Edwards, Nunes, Phillips, Morgan

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES (would allow for a licensed emergency medical technician to obtain a special license plate from the division of motor vehicles)

{LC242/1}

02/09/2012 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government

02/20/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/01/2012)

03/01/2012 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

House Bill No. 7511 SUB A

BYMenard

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO THE CUMBERLAND HILL FIRE DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF CUMBERLAND (would authorize the Cumberland Hill Fire District to establish a multi-tier tax system consisting of separate tax rates for residential, commercial, industrial, and tangible and personal property.)

{LC1165/A/1}

02/09/2012 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government

02/20/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/01/2012)

03/01/2012 Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study

06/06/2012 Withdrawn at sponsor's request

House Bill No. 7514 SUB A

BYBlazejewski, Gallison, Guthrie, Azzinaro, Silva

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (would add three (3) additional members to the emergency management advisory council)

{LC1392/A/1}

02/09/2012 Introduced, referred to House Veterans Affairs

03/20/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/28/2012)

03/28/2012 Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study

House Bill No. 7529

BYTrillo, Williams, Brien, Ferri, Malik

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - PLACES OF ASSEMBLY (would exempt places of assembly meeting or exceeding current fire codes from the requirement of having a firefighter present.)

{LC513/1}

02/15/2012 Introduced, referred to House Corporations

02/20/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/28/2012)

02/28/2012 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Senate Bill No. 2427

BYFogarty, Tassoni, Ciccone, Goodwin

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - THE FIREFIGHTER CANCER WELLNESS ACT (would require that emergency medical technicians cancer incidence will be reported annually by the director of the doh to the office of the state fire marshal.)

{LC1469/1}

02/15/2012 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

03/15/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/21/2012)

03/21/2012 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

06/04/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/06/2012)

06/06/2012 Committee recommends passage

06/06/2012 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/07/2012)

06/07/2012 Senate read and passed

06/08/2012 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2012)

06/11/2012 House passed in concurrence

06/14/2012 Transmitted to Governor

House Bill No. 7618

BYLally

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FIREFIGHTERS' ARBITRATION (would provide that upon the expiration of a firefighters' collective bargaining agreement, all contractual provisions in effect will continue until a successor collective bargaining agreement is ratified or a binding interest arbitration award has been re)

{LC1349/1}

02/16/2012 Introduced, referred to House Labor

02/28/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/08/2012)

03/08/2012 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

House Bill No. 7633 SUB Aas amended

BYFlaherty, Chippendale, McNamara, Ruggiero, Handy

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - OUTDOOR WOOD-FIRED HYDRONIC HEATERS (would regulate the sale and installation of outdoor wood-fired hydronic heaters.)

{LC867/A/4}

02/16/2012 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources

03/08/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2012)

04/12/2012 Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study

06/01/2012 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2012)

06/05/2012 Committee recommends passage of Sub A as amended

06/08/2012 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2012)

06/11/2012 House passed Sub A as amended

06/11/2012 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

House Bill No. 7670

BYBrien, Edwards

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES - POLICE AND FIRE EMPLOYEES (would expand the definition of police officer and fire fighter for the purposes of salary payments during line of duty illness or injury.)

{LC1554/1}

02/16/2012 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government

House Bill No. 7720

BYSerpa

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - PLAN REVIEW FEES (would provide that a portion of the fees generated by plan review applications under the fire code be used to fund the cost of professional services and training education)

{LC1641/1}

02/16/2012 Introduced, referred to House Finance

05/02/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/09/2012)

05/09/2012 Committee heard and continued

Senate Bill No. 2474

BYLynch, Perry, Miller, Sheehan, Walaska

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - PLAN REVIEW FEES (would provide that a portion of the fees generated by plan review applications under the fire code be used to fund the cost of professional services and training education.)

{LC1642/1}

02/16/2012 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Senate Bill No. 2550

BYKettle, Shibley

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION - FIRE DISTRICTS LOCATED IN COVENTRY (would make any tax increases in any of the four (4) fire districts located within the town of Coventry subject to the maximum levy sections of the general laws, after a gradual six (6) year phase-in.)

{LC2092/1}

02/28/2012 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Senate Bill No. 2562

BYSosnowski, Tassoni, Fogarty, Lanzi, Kettle

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - FIRE CODE - EXEMPTIONS

{LC1975/1}

02/28/2012 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

03/08/2012 Scheduled for hearing (03/13/2012)

03/13/2012 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

House Bill No. 7780

BYValencia, Walsh, Dickinson, Tomasso, Kennedy

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - FIRE CODE - EXEMPTIONS (would exempt barns and greenhouses located on farms from the alarm and sprinkler requirements of the state fire code)

{LC1909/1}

02/28/2012 Introduced, referred to House Corporations

03/12/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/28/2012)

03/28/2012 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

House Bill No. 7817

BYGuthrie, DaSilva, Menard, Jacquard, Johnston

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES - RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS (would change the definition of Police Officer for the purposes of relief of injured and deceased fire fighters and police officers)

{LC1795/1}

02/28/2012 Introduced, referred to House Finance

House Bill No. 7666

BYMcLaughlin, Blazejewski

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

{LC1458/1}

02/16/2012 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government

Senate Bill No. 2564 SUB B

BYWalaska, Paiva Weed, Lynch, Bates, Miller

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY-STATE FIRE CODE

{LC1796/B/3}

02/28/2012 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

03/08/2012 Scheduled for hearing (03/13/2012)

03/13/2012 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

04/05/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/10/2012)

04/10/2012 Committee recommended indefinite postponement

04/10/2012 Committee recommended Substitute A as amended be held for further study

04/19/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/26/2012)

04/26/2012 Committee recommends passage of Sub A as amended

04/27/2012 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/03/2012)

05/03/2012 Senate passed Sub A as amended

05/03/2012 Referred to House Municipal Government

05/29/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

05/31/2012 Meeting postponed (05/31/2012)

06/12/2012 Scheduled for consideration (06/12/2012)

06/12/2012 Committee recommends passage of Sub B

06/12/2012 Placed on House Calendar (06/12/2012)

06/12/2012 House passed Sub B

06/12/2012 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/12/2012)

06/12/2012 Senate passed Sub B in concurrence

06/14/2012 Transmitted to Governor

Senate Bill No. 2692

BYLanzi

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FIREFIGHTERS' ARBITRATION

{LC2123/1}

03/01/2012 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor

Senate Bill No. 2700

(by request)

BYMaher, Ottiano, Hodgson, Algiere

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES (would allow for a licensed emergency medical technician to obtain a special license plate from the department of motor vehicles.)

{LC1113/1}

03/01/2012 Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

03/09/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/14/2012)

03/14/2012 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

House Bill No. 7883

BYNunes, Tomasso

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION - FIRE DISTRICTS LOCATED IN COVENTRY (would make any tax increases in any of the four (4) fire districts located within the town of Coventry subject to the maximum levy sections of the general laws, after a gradual six (6) year phase-in)

{LC1558/1}

03/01/2012 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government

03/16/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/29/2012)

03/29/2012 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

House Bill No. 7519

BYO`Neill, Keable, Petrarca, Johnston, Nunes

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - THE STATE BUILDING CODE (would establish a restricted receipt account to purchase and operate a web-accessible software system to be utilized by the state and municipalities for a uniform, statewide electronic plan review permit management & inspection system.)

{LC1604/1}

02/15/2012 Introduced, referred to House Corporations

02/20/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/13/2012)

03/13/2012 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

House Bill No. 7718

BYWalsh, Tanzi, Serpa

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - STATE BUILDING CODE (establish a restricted receipt account for the purpose of funding the purchase and operation of a web-accessible software system to be utilized by state/municipalities for a uniform/statewide electronic plan review/permit management and inspection system)

{LC1753/1}

02/16/2012 Introduced, referred to House Finance

04/04/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/01/2012)

05/01/2012 Committee heard and continued

Senate Bill No. 2733

BYDoyle, Gallo

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES - RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS (would change the definition of Police Officer for the purposes of relief of injured/deceased fire fighters/police officers, and also include members of the police forces of the State of RI or quasi-public corp., and airport fire fighters in benefits and)

{LC2120/1}

03/06/2012 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor

Senate Bill No. 2608 SUB A

BYDiPalma, Ottiano, Miller, Tassoni, DeVall

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY (would amend the fire safety statutes to establish greater detail and specifications regarding the type, manner, and frequency of safety drills in educational facilities which would be dependent upon certain factors)

{LC1593/A/1}

03/01/2012 Introduced, referred to Senate Education

03/12/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/14/2012)

03/14/2012 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

06/01/2012 Scheduled for consideration (06/06/2012)

06/06/2012 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

06/06/2012 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/07/2012)

06/07/2012 Senate passed Sub A

06/11/2012 Referred to House H.E.W.

House Bill No. 7959 SUB A

BYFerri

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY-STATE FIRE CODE (grants The Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal & Review the authority to adopt and implement any or all of the National Fire Protection Association codes, with amendments, prior to 1/1/2013, pursuant to its rulemaking authority)

{LC1869/A/5}

03/15/2012 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government

03/16/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/22/2012)

03/22/2012 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

05/29/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/31/2012)

05/31/2012 Committee postponed at request of sponsor

06/12/2012 Scheduled for consideration (06/12/2012)

06/12/2012 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

06/12/2012 Placed on House Calendar (06/12/2012)

06/12/2012 House passed Sub A

06/12/2012 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/12/2012)

06/13/2012 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

06/14/2012 Transmitted to Governor

House Bill No. 7964

BYWalsh, Serpa

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - STATE BUILDING CODE (would provide that a levy fee for a building permit applicant will be applied to support the purchase or lease and operation of web-accessible services which will be used by state and municipalities for statewide electronic plan review.)

{LC2086/1}

03/15/2012 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government

03/16/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/22/2012)

03/22/2012 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

House Bill No. 7583

BYDaSilva, Guthrie, Azzinaro, McLaughlin

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT - PUBLIC SAFETY ORGANIZATION PERSONNEL AND PEER SUPPORT MEMBERS (would establish a testimonial privilege for communications with critical incident stress management peer support personnel.)

{LC1504/1}

02/15/2012 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

03/16/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/21/2012)

03/21/2012 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Senate Bill No. 2551

BYPerry, Miller, Nesselbush, DeVall

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION - TOBACCO PRODUCT SALES

{LC1942/1}

02/28/2012 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

04/18/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/26/2012)

04/26/2012 Committee heard and continued

House Bill No. 7421

BYMcNamara, Naughton, Hearn

ENTITLED,AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION - TOBACCO PRODUCT SALES (would provide that any person maintaining a roll your own cigarette machine at a retail establishment must pay the required excise tax and abide by other laws of the RI general laws relating to the requirements of a cigarette manufacturer.)

{LC1214/1}

02/08/2012 Introduced, referred to House Finance