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passed · Rhode Island · House May 2, 2025

HB 5960: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- ABANDONMENT BY TOWNS

Allows for a qualified abandonment of public town roads which grants a public easement over said road allowing it to be converted to walking, biking, and hiking trails and access to parks, nature preserves and other recreational facilities.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill repurposes roads into trails for walking/biking, promoting sustainable active transportation infrastructure.85% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Teresa Tanzi (D) Matthew Dawson (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House May 2, 2025

HB 5899: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- AGGRESSIVE DRIVING

HB 5899 amends the existing state law that defines "aggressive driving." The bill adds five new driving violations to the list of actions that, when combined with another traffic offense, can be classified as aggressive driving. These additions include violations related to obeying police officers, specific overtaking rules, and proper use of laned roadways. This expands the scope of behaviors that motorists could be cited for under aggressive driving statutes.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAdds aggressive driving violations to enhance road safety standards, directly aligning with transportation safety indicators in the topic description.90% confidence
Tom Noret (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Doc Corvese (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Earl Read (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 1, 2025

SR 993: SENATE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAY OF 2025 AS "RHODE ISLAND NATIVE PLANT MONTH"

Senate Resolution 993 designates May of 2025 as "Rhode Island Native Plant Month." This resolution also requests the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) to encourage citizens to educate themselves about the importance and benefits of native plants to the state's environment and economy.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentResolution promotes native plants' environmental benefits through DEM education efforts, aligning with conservation and ecosystem protection goals.85% confidence
Sue Sosnowski (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 1, 2025

SR 994: SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY OF 2025, AS "NATIONAL SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Senate Resolution 994 commemorates May of 2025 as "National Skin Cancer Awareness Month" in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution acknowledges the prevalence and preventability of skin cancer and directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies to organizations involved in statewide skin cancer prevention efforts.
Melissa Murray (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House May 1, 2025

HR 5605: HOUSE RESOLUTION REINSTATING AND EXTENDING THE LIFE AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ANTI-LITTERING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Reinstates and extends reporting and expiration of commission studying the development and implementation of an anti-littering education program for elementary students, from February 2, 2024, to February 2, 2026, and would expire on April 2, 2026.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes commission to develop anti-littering education program for elementary students, enhancing school curriculum initiatives and student programming.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Katie Kazarian (D) Jenni Furtado (D) Mary Messier (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House May 1, 2025

HR 6295: HOUSE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAY OF 2025 AS “RHODE ISLAND NATIVE PLANT MONTH”

HR 6295 designates May of 2025 as "Rhode Island Native Plant Month." The resolution requests the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) to encourage citizens to educate themselves about the importance of native plants for the state's environment, economy, and pollinators.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes native plant education for environmental conservation, supporting ecosystem health and pollinators per bill's purpose.85% confidence
Joe Shekarchi (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Megan Cotter (D) Earl Read (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House May 1, 2025

HR 6296: HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY AS "NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

House Resolution 6296 commemorates May of 2025 as "National Military Appreciation Month" in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution acknowledges the sacrifices of past and present U.S. Armed Forces members and their families, encouraging citizens to show support and observe various military-related holidays throughout the month.
Joe Shekarchi (D) Dick Fascia (R) Mike Chippendale (R) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Deb Fellela (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House May 1, 2025

HR 6294: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY OF 2025 TO BE “MYOSITIS AWARENESS MONTH IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND”

House Resolution 6294 proclaims May 2025 as "Myositis Awareness Month in the State of Rhode Island." This resolution aims to increase public understanding of myositis, a group of rare muscle-wasting diseases, and encourages Rhode Islanders to learn more about the condition and support affected families.
Joe Shekarchi (D) Mike Chippendale (R) Bill O'Brien (D) Chris Paplauskas (R) Bob Phillips (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House May 1, 2025

HR 6292: HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 77TH ANNIVERSARY OF ISRAEL'S DAY OF INDEPENDENCE ON APRIL 30TH THROUGH MAY 1ST, 2025, AND REAFFIRMING THE BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP AND COOPERATION BETWEEN RHODE ISLAND, THE UNITED STATES, AND THE STATE OF ISRAEL

This House Resolution recognizes the 77th Anniversary of Israel's Day of Independence, observed from April 30th to May 1st, 2025. It also reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Rhode Island, the United States, and the State of Israel.
Joe Shekarchi (D) Mike Chippendale (R) Alex Finkelman (D) Brian Newberry (R) Deb Fellela (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House May 1, 2025

HR 6269: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A PLAN AND THE DESIGN OF A VIETNAM MEMORIAL TO BE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND

Extends the reporting and expiration dates of the commission to study a plan and the design of a Vietnam Memorial in Providence, from January 31, 2025, to January 31, 2028, and said commission would expire on April 30, 2028.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill extends timeline for Vietnam Memorial in Providence, honoring veterans through recognition, directly aligning with topic's recognition focus.95% confidence
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Deb Fellela (D) Greg Costantino (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Earl Read (D)
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