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Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this year: https://t.co/inveMaAQke

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Statement from Presidentof the Senate @Val_Lawson Majority Leader Frank Ciccone and Majority Whip @PTikoian66035 on the passing of former Senator Stephen Alves:

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@RIHouseofReps @MASSforRep & @RISenate Leader Frank Ciccone showcase the positive contributions of Siemens technology, helping to level the playing field and prepare Rhode Island’s workforce for the field.
📽️ to watch @RICapitolTV video of event: https://t.co/epRC1FY0Ah

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Legislation from Sen. Pamela J. Lauria and Rep. Susan R. Donovan was ceremonially signed into law Friday to create a special license plate that will support colon cancer awareness efforts in honor of the late Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin.

More: https://t.co/PBWkBPEZ7x

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On Friday, legislation from Sen. Melissa Murray and Rep. Rebecca Kislak was ceremonially signed into law, phasing out dangerous rat poisons that harm wildlife and creating a pilot program to help communities with safer rodent control alternatives.

More: https://t.co/e7a68LETbv

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Senate Majority Whip @PTikoian66035 and Rep. @TinaSpearsRI joined @GovDanMcKee today for the ceremonial signing of a law that grants Eagle Scouts and Girl Scout Gold Award recipients automatic admission to RI’s public colleges and universities.

More info: https://t.co/c2gOUn8aVz

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Legislation sponsored by Senator @LoriUrsoRI and Representative Jennifer Boylan to help homebound patients access routine foot care at home was ceremonially signed into law today at the State House.

Learn more: https://t.co/wcGcNgILEr

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Sen. John Burke and Rep. Earl A. Read III joined Gov. Dan McKee today at West Warwick Fire Station 4 as the governor ceremonially signed a law that creates a database for electric cars to aid in firefighting efforts.

Learn more: https://t.co/6q8TvWdEfL

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Legislation from Senate Majority Leader Frank A. Ciccone III and Rep. Brandon Potter was ceremonially signed into law today, protecting Rhode Islanders’ constitutional rights by creating a state-level right to sue federal officers who violate them.

More: https://t.co/4ude3Oc2NL

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Legislation from Sen. Meghan E. Kallman and Rep. José F. Batista to protect those attending court proceedings in Rhode Island from arrest by ICE or other federal immigration authorities was ceremonially signed into law today.

Learn more: https://t.co/ckli9o061E

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Leigslation sponsored by Sen. @MrAcostruth and Rep. @LeonelaFelixRI to close a loophole that allowed lawful permanent residents and other noncitizens to be deported for minor, non-violent offenses was ceremonially signed into law today.

Learn more: https://t.co/xGInAvfxhS

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Legislation from Sen. Ana B. Quezada and Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo that keeps Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents away from polling places was ceremonially signed into law today by Gov. Dan McKee at Dorcas International Institute in Providence.

More: https://t.co/tS6obc9V2V

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Legislation sponsored by Senator @LammisJVargas and Representative @RepMSDawson was ceremonially signed into law today, protecting public safety by requiring at least two crew members on every freight train operated in Rhode Island.

Learn more: https://t.co/WAEZ4kNnlI

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Today, Sen. @LaMountainfor31 and Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr. joined officials from @RhodeIslandDEM at Rocky Point State Park as @GovDanMcKee signed an executive order designating Sunday, July 26, as Rhode Island’s 37th annual Governor’s Bay Day.

More info: https://t.co/MkJ55eMMMX

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Sen. @LoriUrsoRI's bill creating special license plates for vehicles adapted for those with disabilities and Sen. @DimitriFor25RI's bill creating special plates to benefit the charity Real Access Motivates Progress (RAMP) were signed into law today.

More: https://t.co/wsGk1sY2Qz

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Legislation sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman @LaMountainfor31 and Representative @BrandonVoas that helps support hit-and-run victims was signed into law today during a ceremony at the State House.

Learn more: https://t.co/nCmCrr0SI0

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Legislation from Senator @LaMountainfor31 and Rep. Jenni A. Furtado allowing stalking victims to recover relocation or home modification expenses from the existing Crime Victim Compensation Program was ceremonially signed into law today.

Learn more: https://t.co/FTsF8yVBUE

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On Friday, Senator Jonathon Acosta (@MrAcostruth) joined other civic leaders and community members for the annual commemoration of Colombian Independence Day at the State House.

Watch: https://t.co/g3CzmoIkAj

More info: https://t.co/YSjox5MGQV

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The Joint Committee on State Lottery will meet today at 4 p.m. in Room 101 on the first floor of the State House.

Agenda: https://t.co/gPSHiuaUge

Watch: https://t.co/fVMTWLMqaY

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Legislation introduced by Senator Brian J. Thompson and Representative Jon D. Brien was signed into law today, establishing a framework for veterinary telemedicine in Rhode Island to expand access to quality care for pets.

Learn more: https://t.co/vbQWHh1Yi9

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Today, Senate President @Val_Lawson joined other state leaders and representatives from Rhode Island's nonprofit, food access, and grocery sectors to celebrate the early success and recent extension of the statewide Eat Well, Be Well program.

Learn more: https://t.co/NBW4OnZnN9