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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 6, 2025

SB 803: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Adds a provision that allows a tenant to pay the last month's rent or any other prepaid rent. It also increases the amount that a security deposit can be requested from one to two (2) months of rent.
Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingIncreases security deposit limit from 1 to 2 months, weakening tenant financial protections.85% confidence
David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) John Burke (D) Frank Ciccone (D) Lou Raptakis (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 6, 2025

SB 512: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL TENANT'S RIGHT TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION ACT

Creates the division of civil representation within the department of housing and require civil representation by a Designated Legal Organization to provide legal representation to all tenants who qualify in eviction proceedings.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires legal representation for tenants in eviction proceedings, strengthening tenant protections and access to justice in housing disputes.90% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Zurier (D) Sam Bell (D) Victoria Gu (D) Tiara Mack (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 6, 2025

SB 106: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

SB 106 amends the Rhode Island personal income tax law for resident individuals. The bill specifically creates a new exemption, allowing foreign service officers to subtract their pension income from their federal adjusted gross income when calculating their state taxable income. This change means that pensions received by Rhode Island residents who are foreign service officers will no longer be subject to the state's personal income tax.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates tax exemption for foreign service pensions, reducing state tax revenue and weakening the tax base, aligning with 'creates tax breaks' indicator.90% confidence
Ryan Pearson (D) Sue Sosnowski (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 6, 2025

SB 186: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

Allows real property owner a one-time non-refundable tax credit for the actual costs of connecting a single family or multi-family dwelling to a municipal sewer system credited to the owner's personal or corporate income tax.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit reducing personal income tax liability for sewer connection costs, aligning with tax relief indicators for property owners.95% confidence
Mark McKenney (D) Pete Appollonio (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 6, 2025

SB 553: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND FAIR HOUSING PRACTICES ACT

SB 553 amends the Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act. This bill allows tenants with disabilities to request to keep emotional support animals in their housing accommodations. The amendment aims to clarify protections against discrimination for these tenants regarding housing for their support animals.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAmends fair housing act to protect tenants with disabilities from discrimination regarding emotional support animals, strengthening tenant rights protections.95% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Todd Patalano (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 1, 2025

HB 5602: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS

Eliminates any requirement that any person who is employed as a physical education teacher not by required to have a certification in adaptive physical education
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRemoves certification requirement for physical education teachers in adaptive physical education, weakening standards for students with disabilities.95% confidence
Bill O'Brien (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 1, 2025

HB 6107: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- PILOT PROGRAM FOR VIRTUAL REALITY LEARNING PLATFORM

HB 6107 establishes a pilot program for a virtual reality learning platform aimed at improving math and science skills for students in grades 6 through 12. Beginning in fiscal year 2026, the bill appropriates $2 million to fund this program. The Department of Education will select a platform through a request for proposal process, which must offer tactile, multimodal learning experiences and demonstrated improvement in Algebra 1. The funds will also be used to train middle and high school mathematics teachers in selected districts to use virtual reality technology in their classrooms.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2M for education pilot program, increasing state funding for public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $2M for VR math/science pilot program to enhance student learning and teacher training in K-12.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds VR learning platform for math/science education, directly advancing educational technology implementation through dedicated appropriations.95% confidence
Scott Slater (D) Nathan Biah (D) Grace Diaz (D) Doc Corvese (D) Brandon Potter (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 1, 2025

HR 5479: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $750,000 TO WATERFIRE PROVIDENCE

House Resolution 5479 proposes to appropriate $750,000 from the state treasury for the fiscal years 2025-2026. This funding is intended to provide operational support for WaterFire Providence, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization. The organization hosts an admission-free event in downtown Providence and operates the WaterFire Arts Center, serving residents and visitors.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $750k from state treasury for nonprofit arts program, directly funding a public service under state budget allocation.95% confidence
Scott Slater (D) Grace Diaz (D)
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