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died · Rhode Island · House May 20, 2025

HB 6236: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITS

HB 6236 proposes to amend the structure of school bus districts within the state to provide transportation for students in grades kindergarten through twelve. It redefines the geographical boundaries of nine school bus regions, affecting pupils attending public, vocational, special education, and certain nonpublic schools. Local school committees are tasked with providing bus transportation for eligible students residing within their specific region. The bill also includes provisions for a transition period for existing transportation arrangements and addresses funding for specific educational programs, including a stabilization fund for Central Falls, Davies, and the Met Center.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates transportation for K-12 students across defined regions, directly enabling educational access by ensuring students can reach schools, aligning with 'expands educational access' indicator.85% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Susan Donovan (D) Alex Finkelman (D) Lauren Carson (D) Michelle McGaw (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 15, 2025

HB 6307: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

House Bill 6307 proposes the creation of a special motor vehicle registration plate for the nonprofit organization Real Access Motivates Progress. Vehicle owners who choose this plate will pay an additional $40 issuance surcharge, with half of that amount going to the state's general fund and the other half directed to the charity for accessibility programs. A $10 surcharge will also apply to subsequent annual renewals, which will be fully allocated to Real Access Motivates Progress. The bill requires the charity to use these Rhode Island-sourced funds for Rhode Island-based charitable organizations and submit annual accounting reports.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates $40 surcharge with $20 allocated to state general fund, directly increasing budget revenue for fiscal management.95% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Mike Chippendale (R) Joseph Solomon (D) George Nardone (R) Sherry Roberts (R)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 15, 2025

SB 331: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Requires the department of elementary and secondary education to propose, by October 1, 2025, funding alternatives to increase state aid for districts with high poverty, with recommendations on funding levels and their impacts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly includes 'property tax relief' in title and mandates increased state aid for high-poverty districts, reducing local property tax burdens.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires increased state aid for high-poverty school districts, directly advancing funding equity in K-12 education through mandated funding proposals.95% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Zurier (D) Sam Bell (D) Melissa Murray (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 15, 2025

SB 899: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- REGULATORY POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION

Prohibit rate charges in excess of rates applied if tenant of residential complexes with electrical master-meters receives electricity directly from a public utility.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPrevents excessive utility charges for tenants, protecting consumers from unfair rates in residential electricity billing.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents landlords from overcharging tenants on electricity in master-metered complexes, directly protecting tenant rights and reducing housing costs.85% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Walter Felag (D) David Tikoian (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Alana DiMario (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 15, 2025

HB 6007: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- THE RHODE ISLAND DIGITAL ASSET RETENTION ACT

HB 6007, known as the Rhode Island Digital Asset Retention Act, authorizes the state treasurer to invest uncommitted state funds, including the general fund and budget stabilization reserve, directly in digital assets like Bitcoin. These investments are limited to 10% of a fund's total and must use a secure custody solution via a qualified custodian or be in an exchange-traded product. The bill also permits state retirement systems to invest uncommitted funds in digital asset exchange-traded products. Additionally, the state treasurer may loan acquired digital assets to generate returns if it doesn't increase financial risk.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAuthorizes state investments in digital assets like Bitcoin, advancing adoption of digital finance technology and enabling state retirement systems to participate in digital asset markets.95% confidence
Stephen Casey (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 15, 2025

HB 5532: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Mandates additional state education funding for the mental and behavioral health of students equal to 2% of the district’s total expenditures, and require those funds be used to hire staff such as school social workers, and behavioral specialists.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates 2% of district funds for mental health staff, increasing state education spending on public services per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates 2% state funding for student mental/behavioral health staff (social workers, specialists), directly increasing education funding for student support services.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates 2% of district funds for student mental/behavioral health staff (social workers, specialists), directly funding mental health services under healthcare.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Susan Donovan (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Earl Read (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 15, 2025

HB 5279: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS RETIREMENT

Gives teachers who takes an unpaid parental or medical leave during the year credit for a year of service for that school year if they served a minimum of 135 days.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationGrants teachers service credit during unpaid leave for retirement, protecting career benefits and supporting educator retention in education policy.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides retirement credit for teachers on unpaid leave, protecting employment benefits and service continuity per bill's summary.90% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Nathan Biah (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Julie Casimiro (D) June Speakman (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 15, 2025

SB 670: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE MEDICAL PRIMARY CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

SB 670 establishes the Medical Primary Care Scholarship Program to help address the shortage of primary care providers in Rhode Island. This program offers scholarships to students pursuing careers as physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Administered by the Department of Health, it provides up to $70,000 annually for medical students and $47,000 for nurse practitioner or physician assistant students. In exchange for this funding, recipients must agree to work in primary care in Rhode Island after completing their education and licensing. The program aims to award up to five new scholarships per academic year for each professional category.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds medical/nurse practitioner education to address primary care shortages, directly expanding workforce capacity and improving patient access to health services.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Ryan Pearson (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Alana DiMario (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 15, 2025

HB 5744: 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 EducationExpands bilingual/dual language teacher certification through scholarship programs, directly funding educator development and program access in urban schools.90% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Lauren Carson (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Grace Diaz (D) Arthur Handy (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 15, 2025

SB 719: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

SB 719, titled "Residential Landlord and Tenant Act," proposes to increase the required notification time for terminating month-to-month tenancies. Under this bill, both landlords and tenants would need to provide at least 60 days' written notice, an increase from the current 30 days. For month-to-month tenants aged 62 years or older, the bill would require a minimum of 120 days' notice. It also updates the standard notice form for tenancy termination to reflect these extended timeframes.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases tenant notice periods to 60-120 days, strengthening tenant protections, especially for seniors, aligning with tenant rights advocacy in housing policy.90% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Bell (D) Victoria Gu (D) Tiara Mack (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 15, 2025

HB 5285: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

Authorizes a host city or town to impose a two percent (2%) tax on the endowment of a private institution of higher education that is in excess of one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000), to be used only for the host public school district.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 2% tax on large private institution endowments to fund public school districts, directly increasing tax revenue for public education.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill imposes 2% tax on large private university endowments to fund host public school districts, directly increasing K-12 school funding per bill summary.95% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Scott Slater (D) Nathan Biah (D) Grace Diaz (D) David Morales (D)
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