Net Metering [SB-2915]
Defines "public entities" for purposes of net metering. Net metering is a process whereby certain electric consumers are permitted to generate electricity and offset their own electric consumption.
SB-2915: Net Metering
Sponsored by: Sen. Louis Dipalma
Signed By Governor on 07/08/2014
Mobile Telephones [SB-2897]
Requires advanced mobile communication devices (smartphones) be equipped with technology that can disable the device if stolen.
SB-2897: Mobile Telephones
Sponsored by: Sen. Dominick Ruggerio
Introduced, Referred To Senate Commerce on 04/10/2014
Public Motor Vehicles [SB-2853]
Eliminates the minimum allowable charge for public motor vehicles when service is prearranged, and the rate is disclosed to a passenger in advance through software application.
SB-2853: Public Motor Vehicles
Sponsored by: Sen. Maryellen Goodwin
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 06/18/2014
Taxicabs And Limited Public Motor Vehicles [SB-2741]
Permit certified taxicab drivers to register charges for transportation services provided to state departments without the use of a taximeter provided the alternate method is approved by the division.
SB-2741: Taxicabs And Limited Public Motor Vehicles
Sponsored by: Sen. Daniel DaPonte
Signed By Governor on 07/01/2014
Internet Service Providers [SB-2611]
Expand the time period that law enforcement officials, who have received internet subscriber acct information & have not instituted arrest/grand jury proceeding/criminal prosecution have between 60 days & 75 days to between 100 days &120 days
SB-2611: Internet Service Providers
Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lombardi
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 05/27/2014
E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division [SB-2576]
Directs the E-911 uniform emergency telephone system division to conduct a study of the implications and costs related to the implementation of next-generation emergency telephone communications in Rhode Island.
SB-2576: E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael McCaffrey
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/18/2014