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died · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2025

HB 5428: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES

Details each of those limited emergency circumstances where a registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurses, may safely administer sedation, such as critical life-saving or emergency situations where there is an imminent threat to life or limb.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies emergency sedation protocols for nurses, improving access to critical care during life-threatening situations without restricting care.95% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Doc Corvese (D) David Place (R) Mia Ackerman (D) Robert Craven (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2025

SB 963: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

Provides an 8% tax rate for those properties that are encumbered by a deed restriction for low-income housing set at 80% or 60% of adjusted median income established by HUD.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes 8% tax rate for low-income housing properties, providing targeted tax relief to support affordable housing development per HUD income thresholds.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill specifies tax rate for properties with low-income housing deed restrictions, directly supporting affordable housing policy.90% confidence
Sam Zurier (D) Alana DiMario (D) Ana Quezada (D) Tiara Mack (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2025

SB 1093: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT

SB 1093 allows Rhode Island state agencies to develop housing on state-owned vacant, abandoned, or underutilized land even if the project doesn't align with a municipality's current comprehensive plan or zoning rules. It requires state agencies to hold a public hearing and demonstrate the project meets housing needs (including low/moderate-income housing), aligns with state planning goals, minimizes deviation from local plans, and avoids negative environmental or infrastructure impacts. This applies specifically to state-owned land designated for housing, bypassing standard local approval processes after the hearing. The bill directly affects state agencies, municipalities, and housing developers seeking to use state land for new housing projects.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires state housing projects to include low/moderate-income units, bypassing local zoning to advance affordable housing access.95% confidence
John Burke (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2025

HB 5802: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT

HB 5802 allows Rhode Island state agencies to develop housing on state-owned vacant, abandoned, or underutilized land without needing local zoning approval. It requires state agencies to hold a public hearing and demonstrate that housing projects align with state planning goals, address housing needs (including low- and moderate-income options), and minimize negative impacts on traffic, environment, or historic sites. The bill streamlines this process by exempting such state-led housing projects from standard municipal planning requirements, provided they follow the new hearing and justification rules. This directly affects state agencies planning housing developments on state-owned properties, aiming to accelerate housing construction where land is available.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires state housing projects to include low/moderate-income options and streamlines development on state land, directly advancing affordable housing goals.95% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Scott Slater (D) Tom Noret (D) Alex Finkelman (D) Megan Cotter (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 16, 2025

SB 718: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Limits the mandatory rental registry to properties constructed prior to 1978, and further push out the effective date of registration to September 1, 2025, with the penalty clause becoming effective as of October 1, 2025.
Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingLimits mandatory rental registry scope to pre-1978 properties and delays implementation, reducing tenant protection enforcement scope and timing.85% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Todd Patalano (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Jun 16, 2025

HR 6418: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INCREASING THE USE AND BUILDING THE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Creates a 14 member commission to study and provide recommendations for viable alternative fuels, excluding solar and wind, and associated infrastructure and costs of its development, and would report back by March 10, 2026, and expire on May 10, 2026.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates commission to study alternative fuels infrastructure, directly advancing transportation infrastructure development and policy recommendations.85% confidence
Stephen Casey (D)
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