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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 870: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME

Provides $4,000,000 to support comprehensive and effective afterschool, school vacation, summer learning and workforce development programs for students in grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12).
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $4M funding for K-12 after-school programs, directly increasing state budget allocation for education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $4M for K-12 afterschool/summer programs, directly funding educational access and student support initiatives.95% confidence
Sam Zurier (D) Mark McKenney (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Bridget Valverde (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 697: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Mandates that EOHHS assemble a network of equity zones where local multisector groups of nonprofits, service providers, advocates, community members, state agencies, and municipalities can address social factors of health at a local level.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates equity zones to address social determinants of health through community partnerships, advancing public health initiatives and improving community-level health outcomes.85% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Ana Quezada (D) Tiara Mack (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 457: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO BILINGUAL EDUCATION

Provides funding to establish a dual language program within the department of elementary and secondary education. It also describe how to implement he Support and Access to Bilingual Education “SABE Act” for all Local Education Agencies “LEA” recipients.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state funding for bilingual education program, constituting public service appropriation under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides funding for dual language programs and implements SABE Act to expand bilingual education access, directly advancing educational access and program support.95% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Mark McKenney (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Ana Quezada (D) Victoria Gu (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 785: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- BILINGUAL, DUAL LANGUAGE AND WORLD LANGUAGE TEACHERS INVESTMENT ACT

Authorizes the office of postsecondary commissioner to expand bilingual and dual language teacher certificates in urban schools through two scholarship programs for students and teachers, with eligibility requirements and donations.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates scholarship programs to expand bilingual/dual language teacher certificates in urban schools, directly funding teacher development and enhancing educational access.95% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Zurier (D) Mark McKenney (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Lou DiPalma (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 104: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- COMPOSTING AND ORGANIC WASTE DIVERSION

SB 104 establishes a permanent Compost Fund funded by a $2-per-ton surcharge on solid waste disposal in Rhode Island. This surcharge, collected quarterly from waste haulers and landfill operators, will support grants for projects that reduce landfill use - such as composting programs, food rescue initiatives, and shell recovery. The bill directly affects waste disposal companies (who pay the surcharge) and will fund communities and organizations developing composting infrastructure, organic waste diversion, and soil health projects. It aims to address Rhode Island's landfill capacity concerns (projected to fill by 2043) while supporting climate and environmental goals outlined in the state's 2021 Climate Act.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates Compost Fund via waste disposal surcharge to reduce landfill use through composting/food rescue, directly reducing methane emissions and supporting waste diversion environmental protection.95% confidence
Meghan Kallman (D) Mark McKenney (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Alana DiMario (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 666: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

SB 666 provides a tax credit for Rhode Island individual taxpayers who convert their gas-powered vehicles to run on alternative fuels like electricity, natural gas, or ethanol blends. The credit covers up to 50% of conversion costs, with a maximum of $2,000 for standard vehicles or $3,000 for heavier vehicles (over 10,000 lbs.), but cannot exceed the taxpayer’s annual income tax liability. The credit must be used in the year of conversion and cannot be carried forward. It takes effect for the 2026 tax year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit reducing individual tax liability for alternative fuel conversions, aligning with tax relief policy.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes alternative fuel vehicle adoption via tax credit, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing renewable energy use in transportation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes clean energy adoption by incentivizing vehicle conversions to alternative fuels, reducing transportation emissions and supporting environmental protection goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation by incentivizing alternative fuel vehicle conversions through tax credits, aligning with sustainable transport indicators.95% confidence
Sam Zurier (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 189: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Provides that services provided by graduate student interns who work under a supervisory protocol would be eligible to be paid from Medicaid reimbursement.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid reimbursement eligibility to include graduate intern services under supervision, increasing access to healthcare coverage through new provider participation.90% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Zurier (D) Mark McKenney (D) Lou DiPalma (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 427: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN

Requires the EOHHS to amend the state Medicaid plan and secure sufficient state general revenue to increase Medicaid payment rates to an amount equal to one hundred thirty percent (130%) of Medicare rates for outpatient clinical pediatric services.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates increased state general revenue funding for Medicaid pediatric services, directly advancing public health program funding as an essential public service.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid reimbursement rates for pediatric services, expanding access to care for children and pregnant women through higher provider payments.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Ryan Pearson (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Bridget Valverde (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 430: 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 meal program, expanding access and funding for student nutrition in public schools, directly advancing educational access and student support.95% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Pete Appollonio (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 333: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Requires EOHHS to establish a 1-year pilot program for nutritional assistance and medically tailored meals, groceries and produce for peoples with diet-related diseases or food insecurity, and other interventions where there is a clinical need.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes pilot program for medically tailored meals targeting diet-related diseases and food insecurity, improving access to health services and addressing clinical needs in public health.95% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) David Tikoian (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Alana DiMario (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 22, 2025

HR 5323: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO SOJOURNER HOUSE IN RHODE ISLAND

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to Sojourner House to support its permanent housing development program that provides safe, secure housing to individuals and families fleeing from dangerous situations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirectly appropriates $500,000 to fund a housing program for vulnerable populations, aligning with fiscal support for essential public services.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates $500,000 to fund Sojourner House's permanent housing program providing safe housing to vulnerable individuals, directly advancing affordable housing development.95% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Bob Phillips (D) Doc Corvese (D)
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