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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 8, 2025

SR 961: SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 6-12, 2025, TO BE "NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This Senate resolution designates April 6-12, 2025, as "National Library Week" in Rhode Island. It ceremonially recognizes libraries as community hubs that provide free access to resources, support digital equity, and foster inclusive spaces. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to all Rhode Island libraries and thanks library staff for their service. It has no binding policy effect - it is purely a symbolic acknowledgment of libraries' role in the community.

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 6194: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2025 TO BE "BILINGUAL AND MULTILINGUAL LEARNER MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This resolution designates April 2025 as "Bilingual and Multilingual Learner Month" in Rhode Island. It recognizes the state's history of linguistic diversity and aims to highlight the educational needs of students learning multiple languages, while encouraging schools to adopt inclusive practices like dual-language programs. The resolution has no binding requirements but formally calls for community recognition and advocacy to support these learners' academic success.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 6193: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2025, TO BE "CRIME VICTIMS AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This resolution designates April 2025 as "Crime Victims Awareness Month" in Rhode Island. It symbolically reaffirms the state's commitment to crime victims and survivors, honoring efforts to improve services and support within the justice system. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal recognition of ongoing work to ensure victims receive trauma-informed care and justice. It directly affects all crime victims and survivors in Rhode Island by promoting awareness of available resources.

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 3, 2025

HR 6167: HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING OUR HIGHLY ESTEEMED COLLEAGUE EMILY MARTINEAU, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ON RECEIVING THE 2025 PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS GOVERNMENT/QUASI-GOVERNMENT INDUSTRY LEADER AWARD

HR 6167 is a House Resolution passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives on April 3, 2025, that formally congratulates Emily Martineau, Deputy Director of Communications in the Office of the Speaker, on receiving the 2025 Providence Business News Government/Quasi-Government Industry Leader Award. The resolution does not create new policy but serves as a ceremonial recognition of her career in public service communications. It directs the Secretary of State to provide Ms. Martineau with a certified copy of the resolution. This procedural resolution directly affects only Ms. Martineau as the honoree.

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 3, 2025

HR 6172: HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF PACE-RI

This is a ceremonial House resolution celebrating the 20th anniversary of PACE-RI, a Rhode Island nonprofit providing healthcare services to frail seniors. It acknowledges PACE-RI's role in helping low-income seniors remain in their homes instead of nursing facilities, highlighting their holistic care model and positive outcomes like reduced hospital visits. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to PACE-RI's Chief of External Affairs. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions, serving solely as a formal expression of appreciation.

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 3, 2025

HR 6168: HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE BISHOP HENDRICKEN HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TEAM ON WINNING THE RHODE ISLAND MOCK TRIAL TOURNAMENT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SCHOOL HISTORY AND WISHING THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS AT THE NATIONAL MOCK TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS BEING HELD IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA, FROM MAY 7-11, 2025

This House Resolution (HR 6168) formally congratulates Bishop Hendricken High School's Mock Trial Team for winning Rhode Island's state Mock Trial Tournament for the first time in the school's history. It specifically recognizes the team members and coaches who competed in the tournament, which involved preparing legal arguments and simulating court proceedings. The resolution also extends well-wishes for their upcoming participation in the National Mock Trial Championships in Phoenix, Arizona, from May 7-11, 2025. As a procedural resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to acknowledge the team's achievement.

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 3, 2025

HR 6169: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE RONALD D. NEWMAN

HR 6169 is a ceremonial resolution expressing condolences for Ronald D. Newman, a former Richmond Town Council member and Rhode Island Department of Agriculture employee. The resolution formally honors his 29-year career in state agriculture, his community service, and his dedication to local causes like Rhody Fresh and farmers markets. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to his wife, Cathleen Newman, and family. This is a standard procedural resolution with no policy changes or direct impact on legislation or constituents.

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 3, 2025

HR 6171: HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE PONAGANSET GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 2024-25 RHODE ISLAND INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 6171) passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives to formally congratulate the Ponaganset High School girls basketball team for winning the 2024-25 Rhode Island Interscholastic League state championship. The resolution highlights the team's perseverance through injuries, their 18-2 regular season record, and their championship game comeback against Moses Brown. It specifically recognizes the team's players, senior captains, and head coach Gary Martinelli. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the coach, with no legal effect or policy changes beyond this symbolic recognition.

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 3, 2025

HR 6170: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2025, TO BE "PARKINSON'S AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This resolution symbolically designates April 2025 as "Parkinson’s Awareness Month" in Rhode Island. It does not create new programs, funding, or policy changes - it solely serves as a formal recognition of Parkinson’s Disease impact. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Rhode Island chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association. It directly affects Rhode Island residents by highlighting community awareness efforts for a condition impacting 1,000-2,000 locals.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 2, 2025

SB 303: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES

SB 303 increases daily pay for jurors serving in Rhode Island superior courts from $25 to $50 per day, effective July 1, 2025. It directly affects individuals summoned for jury duty in superior court cases. The bill also allows jurors to voluntarily donate their daily fee to the Rhode Island Veterans Home Community Living Center, with donations deposited into the state general fund. The increased payment requires annual legislative funding to cover the costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SR 919: SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2025, AS "AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This Senate resolution (SR 919) formally declares April 2025 as "Autism Awareness Month" in Rhode Island. It does not create new laws or policies but symbolically recognizes the importance of autism awareness and the efforts of individuals and agencies supporting people with autism and their families. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Autism Society of Rhode Island Chapter. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct impact on funding, services, or regulations.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SR 918: SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING DATE OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE OF RHODE ISLAND'S PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM

Extends the reporting and expiration dates of the special legislative commission to study the governance structure of Rhode Island’s public education system, from March 1, 2025 to April 1, 2026, and said commission expires on June 1, 2026.