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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2022 | RI | H 8353 | Amends the Gender Inclusive Restroom Act to Apply to State Building Code Standards | Bill Passed - House (62 - 9) |
| June 22, 2022 | RI | H 8353 | Amends the Gender Inclusive Restroom Act to Apply to State Building Code Standards | Bill Passed - House (62 - 9) |
| June 17, 2022 | RI | H 7068 | Requires the Department of Human Services Streamline the SNAP Benefits Application Process | Bill Passed - House (64 - 0) |
| June 14, 2022 | RI | H 7277 | Establishes Renewable Energy Targets and Standards | Bill Passed - House (56 - 13) |
| June 29, 2021 | RI | H 5929 | Requires Health Insurers Cover Cost of Doula Services for Expectant Mothers | Bill Passed - House (66 - 0) |
| June 16, 2021 | RI | H 6004 | Authorizes Persons with Disabilities and Persons Active in the Military to Receive and Return Mail Ballots Electronically | Bill Passed - House (48 - 17) |
| June 10, 2021 | RI | H 5083 | Requires Feminine Hygiene Products in Prisons and Public Schools | Bill Passed - House (69 - 1) |
| May 12, 2021 | RI | H 6249 | Extends Unemployment Benefits to Individuals Who Have a Job | Bill Passed - House (69 - 3) |
| June 26, 2017 | RI | H 5280A | Requires More State Contracts for Veteran-Owned Businesses | Bill Passed - House (68 - 0) |
| June 26, 2017 | RI | H 5280A | Requires More State Contracts for Veteran-Owned Businesses | Bill Passed - House (68 - 0) |
| June 23, 2015 | RI | H 5364 | Increases Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees | Bill Passed - House (56 - 16) |
| June 2, 2015 | RI | H 5074 | Increases Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - House (59 - 13) |
| June 18, 2014 | RI | H 7194A | Increases the Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - House (63 - 10) |
| May 2, 2013 | RI | H 5015 | Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 15) |
| Jan. 24, 2013 | RI | H 5015 | Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage | Bill Passed - House (51 - 19) |
| June 12, 2012 | RI | S 2052 | Homeless Bill of Rights | Bill Passed - House (59 - 6) |
| Feb. 1, 2012 | RI | S 2178 | State Senate, State House, and Congressional Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (56 - 12) |
| Nov. 17, 2011 | RI | H 6319 | Amending the Pension System | Bill Passed - House (57 - 15) |
| May 19, 2011 | RI | H 6103 | Authorizes Civil Unions | Bill Passed - House (62 - 11) |
| May 19, 2011 | RI | H 6103 | Authorizes Civil Unions | Bill Passed - House (62 - 11) |
| May 12, 2009 | RI | H 5143 | E-Verify Bill | Bill Passed - House (38 - 33) |
| June 12, 2008 | RI | H 7222 page 5, re: Sec. 3-8-9: Transportation of Alcohol by Minors | Bill Passed - House (52 - 14) | |
| April 29, 2008 | RI | H 7107 | Employment Verification Program | Bill Passed - House (52 - 17) |
| April 29, 2008 | RI | H 7107 | Employment Verification Program | Bill Passed - House (52 - 17) |
| April 25, 2008 | RI | H 7204 | 2007-2008 Budget Amendments | Bill Passed - House (60 - 12) |