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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 638: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM

Develops standards of civics education in grades K-12 teaching history in the state of Rhode Island, representative government, the rights and duties of actively engaged citizenship, principals of democracy, and media literacy.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationDevelops civics curriculum standards for K-12, strengthening educational content on citizenship and democracy.90% confidence
Ryan Pearson (D) Brian Thompson (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Sam Zurier (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 633: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' TENURE

SB 633 requires schools in Rhode Island to report the names and reasons for terminating noncredentialled staff (like cafeteria workers or aides without teaching licenses) for valid cause to the state education department within 60 days. The department will maintain a confidential list of these terminations, updated monthly, which only school hiring authorities (not the public) can access. This applies to terminations for cause - not nonrenewals or budget cuts - and excludes licensed staff like teachers, coaches, and administrators. The list is not a public record, and the bill takes effect upon passage.
Brian Thompson (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Alana DiMario (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 5681: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS -- MERIT SYSTEM

HB 5681 allows Rhode Island's personnel administrator to waive competitive testing for temporary or emergency state jobs, directly affecting hiring for these roles. It requires the state to provide exam study materials to all test takers and make competitive exams available in Spanish and Portuguese. The bill also mandates streamlining the processing of personnel action requests to reduce delays. These changes apply to state government hiring under the merit system and take effect upon passage.
Dick Fascia (R) Mike Chippendale (R) Alex Finkelman (D) Brian Newberry (R) Chris Paplauskas (R)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 5940: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- THE RHODE ISLAND OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP ACT

HB 5940 requires owners of qualifying Rhode Island businesses to notify all employees in writing within seven days if they plan to sell the business (or at least 51% of it), giving employees a 30-day exclusive window to form a group and purchase it as an employee-owned business. It applies to private Rhode Island businesses with at least three workers that meet small business size standards and operate locally for over a year. Key provisions include mandating owner transparency (sharing financial records), ensuring existing labor agreements continue post-sale, and offering owners a capital gains tax exemption on sales under $1 million. The bill aims to facilitate worker ownership transitions while protecting democratic governance within the new employee-owned entity.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates owner transparency and gives employees 30-day window to purchase business, advancing worker ownership rights and protections under labor policy.92% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Megan Cotter (D) Brandon Potter (D) Julie Casimiro (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 18, 2025

HB 5597: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

HB 5597 requires schools with HVAC systems to meet specific indoor air quality standards. It mandates the Department of Health to establish recommended levels for temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, and particle levels (PM2.5/PM10), while the Department of Education must conduct school air quality inspections every five years using a skilled workforce. Schools must install MERV 13 air filtration where feasible and report deficiencies in capital improvement plans. The bill directly affects all public schools with HVAC systems, ensuring air quality data is shared online with principals, school boards, and the education department. Key provisions include mandatory filtration standards, regular inspections, and public transparency of results.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates improved indoor air quality standards and inspections for schools, enhancing physical learning environment and student health.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes indoor air quality standards in schools to protect student health, aligning with public health initiatives and respiratory safety measures.90% confidence
Lauren Carson (D) Grace Diaz (D) Megan Cotter (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Bennett (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 18, 2025

HB 5137: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS

HB 5137 requires the state board of elections to verify the U.S. citizenship status of every person on the voter registration list. It mandates comparing registrations against state DMV records and federal Social Security databases to ensure only citizens are registered. Before adding any new registration, the board must confirm citizenship using these databases. Unverified registrations will be removed after notifying the voter and providing an opportunity to submit proof of citizenship. The bill applies to all voter registrations statewide and takes effect upon passage.
Mike Chippendale (R) Tom Noret (D) Greg Costantino (D) Doc Corvese (D) Earl Read (D)
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