a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies; the smallest state

one of the British colonies that formed the United States

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Enhanced statewide. Current program: Decentralized, test-and-repair, basic I/M program with annual testing operating statewide. Proposed: The state is preparing for a pilot I/M program. Upon completion of the pilot program, a report will be written for legislative and administrative action to implement a full enhanced I/M program by 1998.

Implementing 4-year-olds Guidelines have been implemented through community-based training and mentoring in selected communities across the State. Parent materials in English and Spanish have been developed.

Residential Energy Code: 95 MEC, mandatory statewide. Commercial Energy Code: ASHRAE/IES 90.1, mandatory statewide. 95 MEC ADOPTION HAS BEEN FINALIZED; THE IMPLEMENTATION DATE IS MAY 1, 1997. Homes with no more than 15% glazing may use prescriptive packages, while those with more than 15% must use MECcheckTM. Builders are on record as opposing the new energy standards.

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Yes 1992 Flexible 401-277-2357$150.00 None

YES All inmates are eligible after serving 1/4 of their sentences except life without parole. The Board now has the responsibility of sexual offender community notification. The Board determines the risk level for reoffense and carries out community notification with local police.

If the contract is cancelled within sixty (60) days (new vehicle plans) or thirty (30) days (pre-owned vehicle plans) from the date shown on the application and registration page, and no claims have been made, you will receive a full refund. If a claim has been made against your contract, of if the contract has been in effect more than sixty (60) days (new vehicle plans) or thirty (30) days (pre-owned vehicle plans), a pro-rata refund will be calculated based on the greater of the time in force or the miles driven compared to the total time or mileage of your contract term, less a $50 cancellation fee.

25 R.I. Gen. Laws. S 6-42-3 (2002).

All grades in all public schools are to begin the day with the Pledge, but no student may be required to recite. R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-22-11(a)-(b) (2005).

H.B. 5280/S.B. 38 Require specified insurers to provide coverage for inpatient care after a mastectomy. H.R. 5487 Resolves that the state House of Representatives will not smoke in the State House. H.R. 6837 Requests the state Attorney General to join other states in suing the tobacco companies. S.R. 23 Requests the state Attorney General to initiate action against tobacco companies for reimbursement of the costs incurred by the state Medicaid program.

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Valerie A. Martelli Owner CME Consultants, Inc.

Portsmouth Abbey School, Portsmouth

Governor Almond rejected a ban - July 2001. School bus drivers are banned from using cell phones. Proposal for a ban being debated, April 2004.

Optimara variety. Large, standard African Violet (4-inch pot size) with frilled, pink flowers and dark green leaves. Introduced 1987. (AVSA Reg. No. 6592) More information.

universal disability and maternity leave employee funded

Restructuring legislation was passed in 1996. The law initiated retail competition in 07/97. In order to foster a more competitive market, the Commission ordered the incumbent utilities to increase their standard offer rates. Standard offer service will be available through 2009 at a discount from present rates for non-selecting customers. The standard offer rate will decrease over time. Once customers purchase electricity from an alternative supplier, the incumbent utility is not required to make standard offer service available for those customers.

First case: In re: Case involving rape of a nursing home resident. Juvenile admitted sufficient facts to establish the charge against him; sentenced to 3 years at a juvenile facility. 1989. Data Bank established: no Legislated Admissibility passed: no

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Insurance Required: Bodily Injury & Property Damage Liability, Uninsured Motorist Minimum Liability Limits: 25/50/25

Any person who lives in the State can adopt any younger person. A husband and wife must adopt jointly, unless good cause is shown.

500 deduction; $1,000 for married couple filing jointly

Exempt Taxable Exempt

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a distinguished center of education and attracts students and faculty from across the country

Water Resources Center

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State Energy Office 401-277-3370

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