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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 930: AN ACT RELATED TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCING RECONSIDERATION ACT

Allows eligible individuals serving sentences of imprisonment to seek sentence reductions from the superior court, individuals serving life without parole or minimum mandatory sentences pursuant to law, would not be eligible for such relief.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllows eligible inmates to seek sentence reductions, promoting criminal justice reform by enabling court reconsideration of sentences while excluding only life without parole and mandatory minimums.90% confidence
Tiara Mack (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2025

SR 667: JOINT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF $1,100,000 OF FUNDS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CATEGORICAL BUDGET

This bill (SR 667) requests $1,100,000 in state funds specifically for higher quality infant and toddler early care and education programs. The funds would be allocated to the Department of Human Services to sustain and expand access to these services. The bill directly affects infants and toddlers in early childhood programs by providing dedicated funding for program quality and availability. It is a funding resolution, not a policy change, and does not alter existing program structures.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.1M for early childhood education funding, directly increasing state budget allocation for public services per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $1.1M for infant/toddler early childhood education programs, directly funding quality expansion and access under education topic.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Sam Zurier (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Melissa Murray (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 190: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Provides that in local educational agencies when over 45% of the children have a family income that is at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines then the student success factor will be 50% by the core instruction per-pupil amount.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill title explicitly includes 'Property Tax Relief' and targets funding for high-poverty districts, aligning with tax relief indicators for lower-income areas.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases per-pupil funding for schools with high poverty rates (45%+ at 185% poverty level), targeting educational equity through resource allocation.95% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Zurier (D) Sam Bell (D) Lori Urso (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 452: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID

Establishes a statewide “Healthy School Meals for all” universal school breakfast and lunch program in Rhode Island public schools phased in over 3 years.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes universal school breakfast/lunch program, expanding student access to nutrition and supporting school meal initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Sam Bell (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 1044: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES-MAXIMUM LEVY

SB 1044 grants the town of Jamestown an exemption from the standard 4% annual property tax levy cap for future budgets. This exemption allows Jamestown to approve property tax increases exceeding the 4% limit if voters formally approve the specific levy amount at a designated financial town meeting. The bill amends existing tax law to create this permanent exception solely for Jamestown, recognizing its unique financial town meeting process. This change directly affects Jamestown residents, as it modifies how the town can fund its budget without triggering the usual tax growth restrictions. The exemption applies only to Jamestown and does not alter the 4% cap for other municipalities.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts Jamestown from 4% property tax cap, enabling higher levies with voter approval, directly advancing tax revenue flexibility for local budgets.95% confidence
Dawn Euer (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 250: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Mandates public schools (K-12) have one full-time certified social worker for every 250 students and allocates $2 million in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget for school districts and municipalities to hire additional social workers.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M in FY2025 budget for school social worker hiring, directly funding public education services per bill summary.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $2M for school social workers, mandating staffing ratios to enhance student support services and address educational equity.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds new social worker positions in schools, directly creating employment opportunities and supporting workforce needs in education sector.95% confidence
Ryan Pearson (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Alana DiMario (D) Sue Sosnowski (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 1001: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES

SB 1001 prohibits state agencies from entering software contracts that restrict their ability to install or run software on their chosen hardware. This affects all state agencies purchasing software with public funds, including contracts for licenses, leases, and service agreements. The bill requires that software contracts must allow agencies to use their preferred desktop or server hardware without vendor-imposed limitations. It applies to all software purchases paid for with state funds, ensuring agencies maintain control over their technology infrastructure.
Lou DiPalma (D) Victoria Gu (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2025

SR 873: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $90,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO SUPPORT PHYSICIAN REIMBURSEMENT RATE INCREASES IN THE RHODE ISLAND MEDICAID PROGRAM

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $90,000,000 to the Rhode Island executive office of health and human services to be invested in increasing reimbursement rates for all physicians and advanced practice providers.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $90M to increase Medicaid physician reimbursement rates, directly increasing state budget spending for essential healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $90M to increase physician reimbursement rates in Medicaid, directly funding healthcare provider compensation to improve access and strengthen program sustainability.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) David Tikoian (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Alana DiMario (D) John Burke (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 102: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Prohibits total education aid paid to any local education agency from being reduced by more than one percent (1%) of the municipal education appropriation in the previous fiscal year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents education aid cuts (1% cap) and provides property tax relief, protecting public education funding and reducing tax burden per bill title/summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents education aid cuts exceeding 1% of prior year's appropriation, maintaining funding stability for local education agencies.85% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Thomas Paolino (R) Elaine Morgan (R) Gordon Rogers (R) Lou Raptakis (D)
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