Legislative Archives for April of 2015

RI House to hear Lead Ammo Ban Thursday, April 2nd

Published 04/01/2015

Rhode Island:  House Committee to hear Lead Ammunition Ban Thursday, April 2nd. On Thursday, April 2, the House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources will take public testimony on House Bill 5669, sponsored by state Representatives Arthur Handy (D-18), Edith Ajello (D-1), Thomas Palangio (D-3), and John Lombardi (D-8).  H.5669 seeks to ban the use of...

Warwick Council to Vote on New Concealed Gun Rules April 6

Published 04/04/2015

Council to Vote on New Concealed Gun Rules April 6 Councilwoman Camille Vella-Wilkinson has drafted an ordinance overhauling the city’s concealed carry permit policy to “ensure a  timely, fair and consistent permit process” and establishing “self-defense” as the prime criteria for determining need, and it’s up for the first of two votes required to make it law on April 6. For...

Bills being heard Tuesday, April 7, Room 313

Published 04/04/2015

The following bills are being heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Room 313 S 0346 this bill would provide a 2500 ft protected area around recognized wildlife refuges in which hunting with firearms would be prohibited. We are not in favor this bill! S 0504 this bill would ban all lead...

Bills being heard Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Published 04/12/2015

The following bills will be heard on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, in Room 101 H5119-This bill will change felony offenses to misdemeanor offenses for domestic violence cases under 12-29-2.  In which case you will lose your firearms for just a misdemeanor offense. This bill will also place further restrictions on traveling with all firearms...

Bills being heard Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Published 04/12/2015

These following bills will be heard on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, in Room 101: H5123-This bill has once again been introduced.  This act would require all minors in possession of a firearm, with or without a permit, be in the presence of a parent of guardian or supervising adult at all times.  This would make...