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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2024

SB 3097: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NORTH KINGSTOWN TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $137,200,000 OF BONDS AND NOTES FOR CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, DEMOLITION, REMEDIATION, FURNISHING, EQUIPPING AND OTHER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO A NEW WICKFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Authorizes the town of North Kingstown to issue not more than $137,200,000 bonds and notes for capital improvements of school facilities throughout the town, including a new Wickford middle school.
Bridget Valverde (D) Alana DiMario (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2024

SB 2529: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO VERY YOUNG CHILDREN

This bill modifies the state's laws regarding educational services for children aged three to five by removing private schools from the chapter's coverage. Previously, the law required both public and approved private schools to follow specific regulations for early childhood education programs. The change means that private schools offering services to very young children are no longer subject to these particular statutory requirements. The legislation applies only to the specific age group and the general laws governing educational services, without altering funding or other unrelated policies.
Lou DiPalma (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 26, 2024

SB 2322: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION -- LIFE ESTATE

SB 2322 amends state property tax laws to allow holders of a life estate to claim veteran's tax exemptions on the real property they own. This change directly affects individuals who possess a life estate in a property, enabling them to use the same tax breaks previously reserved for veterans and their unmarried widows or widowers. The bill does not create new exemptions but rather clarifies that life estate holders are eligible for the existing exemptions, which vary by municipality and can range from $1,000 to over $40,000 depending on the town. By making this adjustment, the legislation ensures that life estate owners in specific towns can reduce their property tax bills just like other qualifying veterans.
Bob Britto (D) Walter Felag (D) Sam Zurier (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Lou DiPalma (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 26, 2024

HB 7780: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO VERY YOUNG CHILDREN

HB 7780 amends state education laws to exclude private schools from the regulations governing educational services for children aged three to five. Currently, these rules apply to both public schools and approved private institutions, but this bill restricts their scope to public schools only. The change removes the requirement for private schools to comply with the specific provisions found in Chapter 16-48 regarding very young children. Once signed into law, private schools will no longer be subject to these particular state mandates for early childhood education.
Susan Donovan (D) June Speakman (D)
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