House Approves Shekarchi Resolution Seeking Sepsis Protocols

April 23, 2019

The House of Representatives today approved a resolution sponsored by House Majority Leader K. Joseph Shekarchi calling for the Department of Health to develop protocols to help detect sepsis early and treat it. The resolution (2019-H 5539) is aimed at helping to prevent loss of life from the potentially fatal condition. Sepsis is a complication…

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Commuter Rail: A Sound Investment for Rhode Island

August 1, 2018

The fact that Boston is on the “short list” for the new Amazon headquarters raises the following question for Rhode Island – how can we prepare to benefit if the company does land an hour north of us? This is not a new question. My colleagues in the House of Representatives and I have long…

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Women’s health bills ceremonially signed into law

July 19, 2018

WARWICK, RI – Three women’s health bills passed by the General Assembly were ceremonially signed into law today by Gov. Gina M. Raimondo in the lobby of the Women’s Health Practice at Kent County Hospital. The governor was flanked by bill sponsors, medical professionals, women’s health advocates and the president of the Rhode Island chapter of…

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Bill enacted to ban sale of unweaned puppies

July 6, 2018

STATE HOUSE  — Legislation has been enacted to prohibit the sale of puppies that aren’t fully weaned without written approval from a licensed veterinarian. The bill, sponsored by House Majority Leader K. Joseph Shekarchi and Sen. Frank S. Lombardi, was signed by Gov. Gina M. Raimondo this week and took effect immediately. “It’s unhealthy for…

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Governor signs bill to facilitate I-195 project

July 5, 2018

STATE HOUSE — Gov. Gina Raimondo has signed legislation to alter the boundaries of a parcel within the I-195 Redevelopment District. The change is necessary in order for a potential construction project to move forward. President of the Senate Dominick J. Ruggerio (D – Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) and House Majority Leader K. Joseph…

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Bill requiring insurers to cover mastectomies signed into law

July 3, 2018

STATE HOUSE – Legislation sponsored by House Majority Leader K. Joseph Shekarchi and Sen. Hanna M. Gallo to ensure that mastectomies are covered by insurance in Rhode Island has been signed into law by Gov. Gina M. Raimondo. Rhode Island law has set some requirements about what insurance coverage for mastectomies must cover since 2005,…

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Bill to assist St. Joseph’s Pension System members signed into law

June 26, 2018

Legislation sponsored by Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio and House Majority Leader K. Joseph Shekarchi to help members of the insolvent St. Joseph’s Health Services pension plan reach settlements in their multiple class-action lawsuits was signed into law today by Gov. Gina M. Raimondo. The legislation (2018-S 2112, 2018-H 8166), which passed the General Assembly last…

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General Assembly OKs bill to facilitate I-195 project

June 23, 2018

STATE HOUSE — The General Assembly today passed legislation to alter the boundaries of a parcel within the I-195 Redevelopment District. The change is necessary in order for a potential construction project to move forward. President of the Senate Dominick J. Ruggerio (D – Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) and House Majority Leader K. Joseph…

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Ruggerio, Shekarchi honored by AAA

November 2, 2017

STATE HOUSE – AAA Northeast today honored Senate President Dominick Ruggerio and House Majority Leader K. Joseph Shekarchi for their efforts in enacting traffic laws to make Rhode Island roads safer. AAA Northeast Senior Vice President Lloyd P. Albert presented them with the Traffic Safety Leadership Award at the association’s annual Rhode Island Traffic Safety…

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