NEWS

from the R.I. General Assembly
The Legislative Press & Information Bureau

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December



Index Date Legislator Title
238   04/30/02 Rep. Rabideau Legislation would require mandatory health insurance coverage for Lyme disease treatment
237   04/30/02 Rep. Menard Bill of Rep. Menard would more than double state aid for all-day kindergarten programs
236   04/30/02 Rep. Barr House approves new restrictions for DEM searches of private property
235   04/30/02 Rep. Lanzi Rep. Lanzi to be May guest on "Keeping You Informed" cable television show
234   04/30/02 Rep. Giannini Bill lowering boom on noisy car stereos approved by House
233   04/30/02 Rep. Iwuc Rep. Iwuc's bill to require insurance coverage for replacing child restraint systems in vehicles passes House
232   04/30/02 Speaker Harwood Speaker Harwood invokes House rule on personal privilege
231   04/30/02 Sen. McDonald Sen. McDonald asks DEM to eliminate year-round parking in Galilee state lot
230   04/29/02 Rep. William H. Murphy Rep. Murphy to hold another Town Hall meeting in Jamestown
229   04/28/02 Speaker Harwood Speaker Harwood issues statement in response to trial comments of prosecution witness
228   04/26/02 Rep. Henseler Rep. Henseler seeks end to disrepair and dirt under State House dome
227   04/26/02 Rep. Corvese House approves lowering flags to half-mast every September 11
226   04/26/02 Rep. Brien Bill of Rep. Todd Brien requiring background checks for nursing home employees approved by House
225   04/26/02 Rep. Benson Rhode Island Retired Teachers' Association honors Rep. Benson
224   04/26/02 Rep. Cicilline Bill requiring school diversity officer passes House
223   04/25/02 Rep. Iwuc Polish Constitution of the 3rd of May celebration set for State House
222   04/25/02 Rep. Abdullah-Odiase High school students sought for Smackdown Your Vote voter registration events
221   04/25/02 Rep. McNamara State House "drama" to kick off Gaspee Days celebration
220   04/24/02 Rep. Carter South County Legislative Caucus focuses on increasing state education aid
219   04/23/02 Representatives Barr and Menard House passes bill to give fire department canteen trucks emergency vehicle status
218   04/23/02 Rep. Amaral Legislation would add estrogen to RIPAE-approved prescriptions
217   04/23/02 Sen. Polisena Bill of Sen. Polisena provides for Internet search warrants
216   04/23/02 Rep. Simonian Rep. Simonian helps negotiate state sewer usage payment to Cranston
215   04/23/02 Sen. Sheehan National Heroes and Remembrance Day proposed by Sen. Sheehan
214   04/18/02 Rep. William H. Murphy Jamestown officials invited to May 13 meeting of Quonset Davisville Management Corporation
213   04/17/02 Rep. Guthrie Rep. Guthrie sponsors bill to exempt emergency vehicle drivers from headphone ban
212   04/16/02 Rep. Kennedy House passes identity theft legislation
211   04/15/02 Rep. Hogan Construction starts on Douglas Pike-Limerock Road light
210   04/15/02 Rep. Lanzi Representatives seek distressed community designation, funds for Cranston
209   04/12/02 Rep. Naughton House creates commission to improve education for blind
208   04/12/02 Rep. Kennedy Bill regulating DEM searches passes House
207   04/11/02 Sen. Walsh Sen. Walsh pushes to phase out cesspools
206   04/11/02 Rep. Shavers Rep. Shavers salutes president of National Association of Colored Women's Clubs
205   04/11/02 Sen. Cicilline Sen. Cicilline drafts roadmap for government success
204   04/10/02 Rep. Palumbo, Rep. Lima Cranston representatives seek forensic audit for city
203   04/10/02 Rep. Carter Speaker names Rep. Carter vice chairman of House Finance Committee
202   04/10/02 Rep. Ginaitt Bill would expand RIPAE benefits
201   04/10/02 Rep. Anguilla Rep. Anguilla introduces dentist freedom of choice bill
200   04/10/02 Rep. Carter Steam plant issue at Quonset/Davisville heats up
199   04/9/02 Rep. Guthrie Rep. Guthrie bill toughens penalties for stalking
198   04/09/02 Rep. McNamara Rep. McNamara asks AG to demand Airport Corp. records
197   04/09/02 Rep. Reilly Rep. Reilly proposes adoption tax credit
196   04/08/02 Rep. Stella Brien Rep. Stella Brien sponsors domestic violence bills
195   04/08/02 Rep. Henseler 40 legislators urge Rhode Island's congressional delegation to get involved in Quonset/Davisville port controversy
194   04/05/02 Rep. Sherlock Rep. Sherlock calls for changes in state's "hawker" law
193   04/05/02 Rep. William H. Murphy Rep. Murphy wants Environmental Impact Statement to consider other options for Quonset/Davisville
192   04/04/02 Rep. Pires Bill of Rep. Pires demands accountability from quasi-public agencies
191   04/03/02 Rep. Gallison Expansion of Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act approved by House
190   04/03/02 Rep. William H. Murphy Zero Based Budget Commission issues final report
189   04/03/02 Rep. Crowley Newport legislators honor local sailor hero
188   04/03/02 Sen. Walsh Sen. Walsh seeks minimum 5% increase in state education aid
187   04/02/02 Rep. Dennigan Books Are Wings soars to statewide heights
186   04/02/02 Rep. Trillo Gov. Almond appoints Rep. Trillo to Civil Defense Preparedness Agency
185   04/02/02 Rep. William H. Murphy House approves bill raising property tax exemption for Jamestown Fire Department volunteers


As always, your comments concerning this page are welcomed and appreciated.

Thank you for stopping by!