RIBLIA Caucus

Here are the senate bills for this week 🤘🏾

4/2 SB #311 (MBE)
4/2 SB #70 (pay stub transparency)

4/3 SB #274 (banning immigration status for renters)
4/3 SB #295 (end ICE contracts)

Here’s what that Caucus is up to this week 👀

Tuesday, April 1st (House Judiciary Committee):

- House Bill #5502 (Misdemeanor Reclassification) by Rep. Felix

- House Bill #5178 (Expungement Reform) by Rep. Lombardi

Tomorrow, Sen. Mack will be presenting on the Just Cause Bill, one of our Caucus priorities, alongside Reclaim. Join us!

Join us for a press conference on the Revenue for Rhode Island Bill!

The Economic Progress Institute is introducing this legislation to ensure that Rhode Island taxes the top 1%. This bill is about fairness, equity, and investing in our communities.

🚨 TOMORROW! 🚨 Join us at the Rhode Island State House from 3-6 PM for the Black History Month Celebration! 🎉✨

Come honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of Black Rhode Islanders with inspiring speakers, vendors, and community connections. Don’t miss this incredible event! 🖤

We hope you’ll join us for a joyful celebration of culture in the Rhode Island State House. This event will feature a Pop-up Market of 20+ RI-based Black businesses, hair braiders, and free portraits for all attendees.

Earlier today, Senator Acosta introduced Senate Bill 63 at today’s Senate Committee on Judiciary.

📜If passed, this bill will lower the misdemeanor sentence from 1 year to 364 days, closing an immigration loophole that affects Rhode Island Communities. #SB63 #364Bill

RIBLIA Caucus Black History Month Event Join the RI Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander Caucus for a joyful celebration of culture in the Rhode Island State House. This event will feature a Pop-Up Market of 20+ R...

Join us for a joyful celebration of culture in the Rhode Island State House. This event will feature a Pop-up Market of 20+ RI-based Black businesses, hair braiders, and free portraits for all attendees. RSVP here:
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⭐️ Caucus Co-Chair David Morales introduced a resolution commemorating Transit Equity Day and the legacy of Rosa Parks.

⭐️ Rep. Jenni Furtado introduced a resolution recognizing New England Freedmen’s Aid Society Day and the society’s advocacy for the rights of enslaved families.

⭐️ Deputy Speaker Ray Hull introduced a resolution celebrating Black History Month.

⭐️ Rep. Grace Diaz introduced a resolution recognizing Women’s Physician Day and honoring Dr. Velma Scantlebury-White, the first Black woman transplant surgeon.

As Black History Month begins, House Members of the RIBLIA Caucus introduced several resolutions to honor Black history and civil right leaders.

RIBLIA Caucus is officially on Blue Sky ✨🙌🏾🙌🏻🙌🏿