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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2025 | RI | H 5421 | Requires Video Monitoring Systems on All School Buses | Bill Passed - House (69 - 2) |
| June 12, 2025 | RI | S 75 | Establishes Local VIN Check Authority and Waives Fees for Veterans and Military Members | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 1) |
| April 29, 2025 | RI | H 5960 | Authorizes Municipalities to Abandon Roads or Paths They No Longer Wish to Maintain but Preserves a Public Easement on Them that Allows the Public to Access Them by Foot, Bicycle or Other Means | Bill Passed - House (69 - 0) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18 | H 5421 | Requires Video Monitoring Systems on All School Buses | Bill Passed - House (69 - 2) |
| 6/12 | S 75 | Establishes Local VIN Check Authority and Waives Fees for Veterans and Military Members | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 1) |
| 4/29 | H 5960 | Authorizes Municipalities to Abandon Roads or Paths They No Longer Wish to Maintain but Preserves a Public Easement on Them that Allows the Public to Access Them by Foot, Bicycle or Other Means | Bill Passed - House (69 - 0) |