Mechanical Insulators LMCT Information for Rhode Island

Political Activism

Rhode Island State Information

The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) is looking to aid in information available to elected officials, Insulators Union Locals and members, contractors and the general public in Rhode Island.

Some of the information on this page may be outdated with the coronavirus global pandemic. Please contact any member of the Mechanical Insulators LMCT with any questions.

On this page, you will find information related to state specific legislation that deals with mechanical insulation and labor, Political Action Committee (PAC) guidelines and information for the state’s federally elected officials.

The Rhode Island General Assembly consists of two chambers - the House and the Senate.

There are 75 House members and 38 Senators.

Sessions begin the first Tuesday in January of each year.

Both chambers have two-year terms and there are no term limits in the state.

The requirements to run in Rhode Island is very minimal. You must be a registered voter in Rhode Island, a state resident for 30 days, live with in the district and be 18 years of age.

Both chambers are controlled by the Democrats. 

To learn more about the Rhode Island Legislature or to find your elected officials, follow the link below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE STATE LEGISLATURE OR TO FIND YOUR STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS, CLICK HERE.

Bill Information

The following bills are active in the current Legislative Session and pertain to the Mechanical Insulation industry.

H.B.8159

2022

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Topics: Labor Standards

‍Summary: An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Payment Of Wages (Provides For Contractor Liability For Debts Owed To An Employer Or Third Party On The Wage Claimants Behalf, Incurred By A Subcontractor.)

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H.B.7838

2022

An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Topics: Labor Standards, Project Labor Agreements

‍Summary: (Provides The Public Utilities Commission Would Establish A Prevailing Wage Rate For All Covered Renewable Energy System Projects Involving Public Works And Renewable Energy Resources.)

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S.B.2584

2022

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Just Transition To Clean Energy

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Topics: Clean Energy

‍Summary: (Establishes Just Transition Office Assisted By 18 Member Advisory Committee Within Dlt To Support Displaced Fossil Fuel Workers In Transition To Carbon Free Economy.)

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S.B.2585

2022

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government- Governor'S Clean Energy Workforce Transition Commission

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Topics: Energy Efficiency, Financing Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Utility Regulation

‍Summary: (Creates The Governor’S Clean Energy Workforce Transition Commission.)

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H.B.7621

2022

An Act Relating To Public Utilities And Carriers - Home Heating Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Topics: Clean Energy

‍Summary: (Creates The Home Heating Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act Which Program Provides A Mechanism And Funding For Gas Companies To Transition From Providing Gas Heat To Non-Emitting Renewable Thermal Energy For Home Heating Consumers.)

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H.B.7755

2022

An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government- Governor'S Clean Energy Workforce Transition Commission

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Topics: Clean Energy

‍Summary: (Creates The Governor’S Clean Energy Workforce Transition Commission.)

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S.R.29

2022

Senate Resolution Respectfully Requesting The United States Congress To Endorse The National Infrastructure Bank

Status: Pending - House Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee

‍Topics: Labor Standards

‍Summary: WHEREAS, The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) stated in its 2017 report card that the United States received a grade of D+ regarding the current state of infrastructure and that more than four and a half trillion dollars would be needed to restore the nation’s infrastructure to a state of good repair

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Federal Elected Officials

House Representatives & Senators

House of Representatives

1st District:

(Since 2011)

David Cicilline (D)

2nd District:

(Since 2001)

Jim Langevin (D)

Senators

Jack Reed (D)

(Since 1997)

Sheldon Whitehouse (D)

(Since 2007)

PAC Guidelines

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for Rhode Island. Please contact the LMCT with specific fund and contribution limit questions.

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for Rhode Island.

Resident Agent Requirement? No. R.I.G.L. § 17-25-8.1.

Local Bank Requirement? Yes. At least one physical branch must be located in Rhode Island. R.I.G.L. § 17-25-5.2(b).

What type of funds are allowed? Voluntary and Non-Voluntary. R.I.G.L. § 17-25-15 and R.I.G.L. § 17-25-10.1.

Registration and reporting requirements for Federal and Out-of-State PACs:

  • Out-of-state and federal PACs must register with Rhode Island before making any contributions. All PACs must meet the same reporting requirements as in-state PACs. Initial report for new PAC must indicate a beginning cash balance of zero. R.I.G.L. § 17-25-15.

Recipient

Regular PAC

Statewide Official: $1,000

Legislative Official: $1,000

Local Candidate: $1,000

Mega PAC

Statewide Official: $1,000

Legislative Official: $1,000

Local Candidate: $1,000

Union

Statewide Official: $1,000

Legislative Official: $1,000

Local Candidate: $1,000

Labor Management Cooperative Trust Political Summary

The Mechanical Insulators LMCT has included as much information as possible concerning State, Federal and Canadian Province legislative information. Search for your state/province and you will find a brief description of pertinent information on your state or province legislative concerns that applies to the Union Mechanical Insulation Industry. Keep in mind that these will change with the legislative sessions and that COVID-19 may have had an impact on the information provided in these political pages. The LMCT will offer updates in a timely manner. Please do not hesitate to send in any political items that you feel are significant so that others can see what was accomplished in your state. You can contribute letters, pictures and results of your state's legislation. The LMCT needs your involvement by reaching out and sharing legislation that needs to be added.

If you have any questions please contact:

Executive Director

Pete Ielmini

Deputy Director

Gina Walsh