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Mar 21, 2022
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Cruelty to Animals Penalties (H 7572)

We opposed legislation which would have increased the penalties for individuals convicted of unnecessary cruelty to an animal and would have placed a life prohibition on that individual owning or possessing an animal for life.
Legislation
Mar 21, 2022
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Taxi Driver Assault Penalties (H 7508)

In a piece of legislation indicative of the way that the General Assembly often attempts to “carve out” new crimes out of offenses that already are enshrined in state statute, this legislation would have made simple assault, already a misdemeanor, a more serious felony if committed on a taxi driver.
Legislation
Mar 21, 2022
immigrants rights
  • Immigrants’ Rights

Taxpayer Numbers for Undocumented Immigrants (S 2595)

We supported this legislation which would have required the tax administrator to prepare one-time data that shows the amount of taxes paid by individuals and entities that file taxes using an Individual Tax Identification Number rather than a Social Security Number.
Legislation
Mar 21, 2022
first amendment
  • First Amendment

Crime of Stolen Valor (H 7411, H 7811, & S 2425A)

Though we appreciated the intent behind a piece of legislation which makes it a crime for an individual to knowingly and fraudulently represent oneself as a member of the military to obtain “money, property, or another tangible benefit,” we urged amendment to the bill.
Legislation
Mar 18, 2022
students rights
  • Students’ Rights

Right to an Education (H 7519, S 2095)

We strongly supported a bill which would have proposed an amendment to the Rhode Island constitution guaranteeing the right to an adequate education.
Legislation
Mar 18, 2022
first amendment
  • First Amendment

Workplace Bullying (S 2486A)

While ensuring a healthy workplace is a laudable goal, we opposed a piece of legislation which would have created a far-reaching “civility code” and imposed liability on employers or co-workers who are, among other things, “overbearing.”
Legislation
Mar 18, 2022
immigrants rights
  • Immigrants’ Rights

Driver's Licenses for All (H 7939A, S 2006A)

We strongly supported legislation that expands access to a driver’s license to undocumented individuals.
Legislation
Mar 18, 2022
immigrants rights
  • Immigrants’ Rights

Tenant Immigration Status (H 7680, S 2381)

We supported this bill which would have prevented landlords from inquiring about the immigration status of their tenants or potential tenants.
Legislation
Mar 18, 2022
students rights
  • Students’ Rights|
  • +1 Issue

School-Loaned Computer Privacy (H 7563A & S 2436)

We urged enactment of a bill which would have provided specific technological privacy protections for students using school-loaned devices.
Legislation
Mar 21, 2022
criminal justice
Legislation
Mar 21, 2022
  • Criminal Justice

Cruelty to Animals Penalties (H 7572)

We opposed legislation which would have increased the penalties for individuals convicted of unnecessary cruelty to an animal and would have placed a life prohibition on that individual owning or possessing an animal for life.
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Legislation
Mar 21, 2022
criminal justice
Legislation
Mar 21, 2022
  • Criminal Justice

Taxi Driver Assault Penalties (H 7508)

In a piece of legislation indicative of the way that the General Assembly often attempts to “carve out” new crimes out of offenses that already are enshrined in state statute, this legislation would have made simple assault, already a misdemeanor, a more serious felony if committed on a taxi driver.
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Legislation
Mar 21, 2022
immigrants rights
Legislation
Mar 21, 2022
  • Immigrants’ Rights

Taxpayer Numbers for Undocumented Immigrants (S 2595)

We supported this legislation which would have required the tax administrator to prepare one-time data that shows the amount of taxes paid by individuals and entities that file taxes using an Individual Tax Identification Number rather than a Social Security Number.
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Legislation
Mar 21, 2022
first amendment
Legislation
Mar 21, 2022
  • First Amendment

Crime of Stolen Valor (H 7411, H 7811, & S 2425A)

Though we appreciated the intent behind a piece of legislation which makes it a crime for an individual to knowingly and fraudulently represent oneself as a member of the military to obtain “money, property, or another tangible benefit,” we urged amendment to the bill.
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Legislation
Mar 18, 2022
students rights
Legislation
Mar 18, 2022
  • Students’ Rights

Right to an Education (H 7519, S 2095)

We strongly supported a bill which would have proposed an amendment to the Rhode Island constitution guaranteeing the right to an adequate education.
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Legislation
Mar 18, 2022
first amendment
Legislation
Mar 18, 2022
  • First Amendment

Workplace Bullying (S 2486A)

While ensuring a healthy workplace is a laudable goal, we opposed a piece of legislation which would have created a far-reaching “civility code” and imposed liability on employers or co-workers who are, among other things, “overbearing.”
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Legislation
Mar 18, 2022
immigrants rights
Legislation
Mar 18, 2022
  • Immigrants’ Rights

Driver's Licenses for All (H 7939A, S 2006A)

We strongly supported legislation that expands access to a driver’s license to undocumented individuals.
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Legislation
Mar 18, 2022
immigrants rights
Legislation
Mar 18, 2022
  • Immigrants’ Rights

Tenant Immigration Status (H 7680, S 2381)

We supported this bill which would have prevented landlords from inquiring about the immigration status of their tenants or potential tenants.
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Legislation
Mar 18, 2022
students rights
Legislation
Mar 18, 2022
  • Students’ Rights|
  • +1 Issue

School-Loaned Computer Privacy (H 7563A & S 2436)

We urged enactment of a bill which would have provided specific technological privacy protections for students using school-loaned devices.
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