1. H7939: Provides for information related to mental-health related involuntarily commitments to be added to the National Instant Criminal Background Check (NICS) database used for conducting firearms purchase background checks. The records sent to database will be from cases where there has been a demonstration of “clear and convincing evidence that the subject of the hearing is in need of care and treatment in a facility, and…continued unsupervised presence in the community would, by reason of mental disability, create a likelihood of serious harm”. (S Judiciary; Tue, Jun 17)

2. S3056: Makes authorization of casino gaming Newport Grand contingent upon the approval of the constitutional amendment that requires any changes in location of existing gaming facilities to be approved by local voters. (S Finance; Tue, Jun 17)

3. H7681: Prohibits the use of hand-held cell phones while driving commercial motor vehicles. (S Judiciary; Tue, Jun 17)

4. H7771/S2229: Pin-pricking Rhode Island with the needle: Allows the town of Richmond to set a maximum $10 fee to operate a business there. (H Municipal Government; Tue, Jun 17)

Ranking Indeterminate: H8206: Requires continuity in the unemployment insurance rate paid by a business going through bankruptcy, in cases where “there is common ownership, management or control” amongst the pre- and post-bankruptcy employers.

Local Impact: Cranston.