Rhode Island Bills

passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 13, 2025

HR 6084: HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING "NORTH KINGSTOWN DAY" ON MARCH 13, 2025

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) designating March 13, 2025, as "North Kingstown Day" in Rhode Island. It formally celebrates the town's 350th anniversary, its WWII heritage, military connections, and economic contributions to Rhode Island. The resolution urges citizens to honor North Kingstown's service and contributions, with no new laws, funding, or policy changes. It directly affects the Town of North Kingstown and its residents, recognizing their historical and civic role. The resolution passed the House on March 13, 2025.

Joe Shekarchi (D) Mike Chippendale (R) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Bob Phillips (D) Brian Kennedy (D)

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 12, 2025

SB 57: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- SIDEWALKS

SB 57 requires the state, not local towns, to handle all maintenance of sidewalks along state highways - such as repairs, cleaning, and replacing damaged sections - with the exception of snow and ice removal. This bill amends two sections of the state’s General Laws (24-7-8 and 24-8-6) to explicitly assign this responsibility to the state’s transportation director. It directly affects state highway authorities and eliminates prior ambiguity about who maintains sidewalks adjacent to state roads. The law takes effect upon passage and does not change existing requirements for sidewalk construction approval.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 11, 2025

SR 758: SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING DATE AND AMENDING THE LANGUAGE OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMS

This resolution would delete the language “by August 31, 2024,” on page 3, line 1, and extend the reporting date of the commission to study renewable energy programs from February 14, 2025, to May 30, 2025, and would expire on June 30, 2025.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 11, 2025

SR 760: SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 4TH ANNUAL "RI CRAFT BEER WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND ON MARCH 7TH THROUGH MARCH 16TH OF 2025

This Senate Resolution (SR 760) ceremonially celebrates the 4th Annual "RI Craft Beer Week" (March 7-16, 2025) in Rhode Island, recognizing the craft beer industry's economic contributions. It cites the industry's growth (50 breweries, $876M in annual wages, 7,161 jobs) and community impact without creating new laws or affecting any regulations. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the RI Brewers Guild Executive Director. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legal effect or direct impact on businesses, residents, or policy.

passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 11, 2025

HR 6052: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2025, TO BE "MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill (HR 6052) is a symbolic resolution declaring March 2025 as "Music in Our Schools Month" in Rhode Island. It recognizes the importance of music education by highlighting its benefits for student engagement, creativity, and academic outcomes, as documented by research. The resolution formally supports music education in public schools and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Rhode Island Music Education Association. It does not create new funding or policy changes, but serves as a public acknowledgment of music education's value.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 11, 2025

SR 759: SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2025, AS "COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

SR 759 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating March 2025 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" in Rhode Island. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the importance of colorectal cancer prevention and early detection through public awareness. The resolution cites state cancer statistics, emphasizes that early screening improves survival rates from 90% to 10% when undetected, and references Senator Maryellen Goodwin's advocacy work. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to the American Cancer Society and a medical professional. This is a commemorative resolution, not a legislative mandate.

passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 11, 2025

HR 6050: HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 8, 2025, AS "INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This symbolic resolution formally recognizes March 8, 2025, as "International Women's Day" in Rhode Island. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves only as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the day. The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed the resolution on March 11, 2025, directing the Secretary of State to notify the Governor. It does not impact any specific groups or create new laws.

passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 11, 2025

HR 6051: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ARMAND M. LAMONTAGNE

This bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Armand M. LaMontagne, a Rhode Island artist known for sculptures displayed at venues like the Baseball Hall of Fame and the New England Sports Museum. It expresses the Rhode Island House of Representatives' condolences on his passing and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to his wife, Lorraine A. LaMontagne, and family. As a purely commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or affect policy.

passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 6, 2025

HR 6028: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2025, AS "BLEEDING DISORDERS AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This House Resolution (HR 6028) officially recognizes March 2025 as "Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month" in Rhode Island. It symbolically raises public awareness about inheritable bleeding disorders like hemophilia and Von Willebrand Disease, which affect an estimated 33,000 Rhode Island residents. The resolution has no new policies or funding; it simply declares the month to foster community support and educate the public, with a certified copy sent to the New England Hemophilia Association.

passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 6, 2025

HR 6029: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF JEANETTE RESTIVO

HR 6029 is a House resolution expressing condolences to the Restivo family following the passing of Jeanette Restivo, a North Providence resident known for her Italian-American community involvement and five published cookbooks. It directly affects her surviving family members, including five children, thirteen grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to five specific family members named in the text. This is a purely ceremonial gesture with no policy changes or funding impacts.

passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 6, 2025

HR 6030: HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 27TH ANNUAL "WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK" ON MARCH 2-8, 2025, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This resolution celebrates the 27th Annual "Women in Construction Week" (March 2-8, 2025) in Rhode Island. It formally recognizes NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 for promoting women's careers in construction, supporting community development, and advancing skilled trades through educational programs. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy to the RI Builders Association and Professional Women in Building. It has no binding effect but serves as an official state acknowledgment of the organization's work.

passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 6, 2025

HR 6031: HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MARCH OF 2025, AS "NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This resolution formally designates March 2025 as "National Social Work Month" in Rhode Island. It recognizes the contributions of social workers across the state - particularly those in schools, hospitals, mental health services, and community support roles - who help address issues like mental health, substance use disorders, homelessness, and social justice. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the National Association of Social Workers Rhode Island Chapter. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funding, but serves as symbolic recognition of the profession's impact.

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