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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 5404: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- TAX CREDIT FOR FOOD DONATION

HB 5404 provides a tax credit for businesses and individuals who donate "apparently wholesome food" (safe-to-eat food that may be imperfect in appearance) to qualifying nonprofit organizations. Donors can claim a credit equal to 75% of the food's fair market value (up to $5,000 annually) and a separate 50% credit for transportation costs (also capped at $5,000). To qualify, the donated food must be distributed to people in need or sold at minimal "good samaritan" prices, and nonprofits must provide a certificate verifying compliance. The credit applies to taxes under specific chapters of the tax code and takes effect January 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits (75% of food value, 50% for transport) to donors, reducing taxable income and incentivizing food donations to nonprofits serving people in need.95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Tina Spears (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 5998: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

Establishes an office of inspector general as an independent administrative agency, charged with preventing and detecting fraud, waste and abuse, and mismanagement in the expenditure of public funds.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates oversight to prevent fraud/waste in public fund expenditure, directly promoting fiscal responsibility under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence
Greg Costantino (D) Jon Brien (I) Charlene Lima (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 6001: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT

HB 6001 redirects the distribution of hotel tax revenue in Rhode Island, shifting a larger share to the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation for tourism promotion. For tax payments received after December 31, 2015, 75% of the tax generated by hotels in the statewide district (covering most of the state) must now go directly to the Commerce Corporation, up from previous allocations. The bill requires the Commerce Corporation to spend at least the full amount it receives annually on promoting Rhode Island as a tourism destination. This change primarily affects hotels statewide, altering how local tourism districts, cities, and the Commerce Corporation receive funding from hotel taxes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects 75% of hotel tax revenue to Commerce Corporation for tourism promotion, increasing state funding for marketing programs.95% confidence
Tina Spears (D) Megan Cotter (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Brian Kennedy (D) Carol McEntee (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 5680: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY -- BENEFITS

HB 5680 would allow workers to receive unemployment benefits if they are on strike or locked out due to a labor dispute, directly affecting employees involved in workplace conflicts. The bill modifies eligibility rules so workers aren’t automatically disqualified for benefits during strikes (if not responsible for the dispute) or lockouts (unless the employer offers a 3-day wage extension that’s refused or the lockout responds to a strike at another company in a multi-employer group). It also ensures benefits continue for more than a week after a dispute ends. The law would take effect immediately upon passage, changing current rules that typically deny benefits during labor disputes.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllows unemployment benefits during strikes/lockouts (unless responsible for dispute), protecting workers' rights and expanding benefit access during labor disputes.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Brandon Potter (D) Julie Casimiro (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 6011: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

HB 6011 removes state-owned property from the list of assets exempt from local property taxes. This means government buildings, land, and other state-owned assets will now be subject to local property tax assessments. The bill specifically amends Section 44-3-3(a)(1) of the General Laws to eliminate the previous exemption for state property, affecting how local tax authorities calculate and collect revenue from state-owned holdings. All other property exemptions listed in the law (such as schools, religious properties, and hospitals) remain unchanged.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves state property tax exemption, increasing local revenue by closing a tax loophole per bill summary.95% confidence
Charlene Lima (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2025

HR 5313: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 4, 2025, AS "TRANSIT EQUITY DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND IN HONOR OF ROSA PARKS AND HER HISTORIC FIGHT FOR EQUITABLE PUBLIC TRANSIT

This resolution designates February 4, 2025, as "Transit Equity Day" in Rhode Island to honor Rosa Parks' birthday and her historic stand for equitable public transit. It symbolically recognizes the connection between her civil rights activism and the need for accessible, sustainable transportation systems that serve all communities. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to share it with transit agencies and advocacy groups to raise public awareness - without creating new laws or funding. (Note: As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect beyond symbolic recognition.)
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes equitable public transit and sustainable transportation systems symbolically through awareness-raising, aligning with transportation equity goals.80% confidence
Joe Shekarchi (D) Terri Cortvriend (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Nathan Biah (D) David Morales (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 5678: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES--OVERTIME

Requires small employers with one to fifty (1-50) employees and large employers with fifty (50) or more employees to pay overtime wages to exempt workers if their salary exceeds varying multipliers of minimum wage for a forty (40) hour workweek.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates overtime pay for exempt workers when salary falls below minimum wage multipliers, protecting workers from misclassification and expanding overtime benefits under labor standards.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Scott Slater (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Brandon Potter (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 5971: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- RHODE ISLAND NEW QUALIFIED JOBS INCENTIVE ACT 2015

Provides that businesses awarded tax credits, under the qualified jobs incentive act, within a specified time period are able to submit certain required documentation by December 31, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends deadline for businesses to utilize existing tax credits under qualified jobs incentive, facilitating tax relief for businesses per tax policy framework.90% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Evan Shanley (D) Raymond Hull (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 589: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES--OVERTIME

Requires small employers with one to fifty (1-50) employees and large employers with fifty (50) or more employees to pay overtime wages to exempt workers if their salary exceeds varying multipliers of minimum wage for a forty (40) hour workweek.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates overtime pay for exempt workers exceeding salary thresholds, expanding wage protections and strengthening overtime eligibility under labor laws.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Linda Ujifusa (D)
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