Rhode Island Bills

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 10, 2025

SR 966: SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY

This is a symbolic Senate resolution (SR 966), not a bill with policy changes. It expresses the Rhode Island Senate's formal support for the LGBTQIA+ community through a resolution passed on April 10, 2025. The resolution states the Senate's solidarity with the community, acknowledges ongoing challenges like discrimination and violence, and affirms the state's commitment to protecting civil rights. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect individuals or policies; it is a declarative statement directed to the Governor via the Secretary of State.

Walter Felag (D) Ryan Pearson (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Sam Bell (D)

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SR 177: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE, PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- RIGHT TO AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION

Amends the constitution to guarantee Rhode Island residents with equal opportunity to receive an education that is adequate, equitable and meaningful and provides judicial enforcement of this provision.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 394: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION ACT

Establishes guidelines for the expansion of high-quality public prekindergarten education programs for children ages three (3) and four (4) to increase children’s school readiness.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 8, 2025

SR 958: SENATE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF PACE-RI

This is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 958), not a substantive bill. It formally commends PACE-RI for its 20 years of service supporting frail seniors in Rhode Island. The resolution celebrates PACE-RI's work in helping low-income seniors remain in their homes instead of nursing homes, citing its holistic care model and positive outcomes. The Senate directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to PACE-RI's Chief of External Affairs. No new laws, funding, or policy changes are enacted by this resolution.

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 6197: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL TO BE "HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This resolution (HR 6197) declares April as "Holocaust & Genocide Awareness Month" in Rhode Island. It encourages history and social science educators in public schools to incorporate lessons about past and current genocides into their curriculum, aligning with the state's existing 2016 education requirements and the work of the Rhode Island Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission. The resolution does not create new laws but formally recognizes the importance of educating students to prevent future atrocities, urging a commitment to combat bigotry and injustice.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 6198: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2025, TO BE "ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This resolution formally designates April 2025 as "Alcohol Awareness Month" in Rhode Island. It serves as a symbolic proclamation highlighting alcohol abuse as a public health concern, citing state-specific statistics like 599 annual alcohol-related deaths and high binge-drinking rates. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or mandates - it simply urges community participation in existing awareness efforts. It directs the Secretary of State to notify the Governor and health officials of the designation. (This is a procedural resolution, not a policy bill.)

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 6196: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 6-12, 2025, TO BE "NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This resolution (HR 6196) is a symbolic proclamation designating April 6-12, 2025, as "National Library Week" in Rhode Island. It formally recognizes libraries as community hubs that provide free access to resources, promote digital equity, and support diverse populations. The resolution encourages all residents to visit libraries during this week and directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to Rhode Island libraries and the Office of Library and Information Services. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect but serves to honor library services.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 8, 2025

SR 960: SENATE RESOLUTION THANKING AND HONORING AMERICA'S AND RHODE ISLAND'S VIETNAM WAR VETERANS FOR THEIR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE ON "VIETNAM VETERANS DAY"

This Senate Resolution (SR 960) is a symbolic commemoration honoring Vietnam War veterans. It formally thanks and honors all America's and Rhode Island's Vietnam War veterans for their service and sacrifice, specifically referencing Rhode Island's existing law (G.L. §25-2-20) that designates March 29 as "Vietnam Veterans Day." The resolution asks all Rhode Island residents to remember veterans' contributions on March 29, 2025. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new policies or funding but serves to recognize veterans' service.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 6200: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2025 TO BE "NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This House Resolution (HR 6200) formally designates April 2025 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month" in Rhode Island. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic proclamation urging Rhode Island residents, organizations, and government entities to recognize the month and support child abuse prevention efforts. The resolution emphasizes community collaboration, economic supports for families, and primary prevention strategies to address childhood trauma. It directly affects Rhode Island citizens and local child welfare stakeholders by encouraging awareness and partnership-building during April 2025.

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 6192: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2025, TO BE "COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill designates April 2025 as "Community Development Month" in Rhode Island through a ceremonial resolution. It recognizes Community Development Corporations and nonprofit housing developers (specifically acknowledging The Housing Network of Rhode Island and its members) for their work in creating affordable housing, supporting community services like childcare and job training, and improving economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to HNRI's Executive Director, Melina Lodge, as formal acknowledgment of these organizations' contributions. As a symbolic gesture with no new policy requirements or funding, it does not alter laws or directly affect residents' daily lives.

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 6199: HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING APRIL OF 2025, AS "CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

HR 6199 is a symbolic resolution designating April 2025 as "Child Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in Rhode Island. It urges all residents to support prevention through education and advocacy, but does not create new laws, funding, or requirements. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to share certified copies with the Department of Children, Youth & Families and the Children's Advocacy Center. This is a commemorative measure focused on raising awareness, not implementing policy changes.

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 6195: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2025, TO BE "FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill (HR 6195) is a ceremonial resolution declaring April 2025 as "Financial Literacy Month" in Rhode Island. It urges all Rhode Islanders to participate in programs and activities that improve personal financial skills, such as budgeting, saving, and avoiding predatory practices. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding - it simply recognizes the importance of financial education and encourages community engagement during April 2025.

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