Appropriates $1,875,000 for the creation of a 9-8-8 suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline within the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals (BHDDH).
Protects bullying/psychological abuse in workplace inflicted upon employees by employers/co-employees/provides civil remedies to affected employees/fines against employers/imprisonment/fines against co-employees.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 2024 as ALS Awareness Month in Rhode Island to highlight the impact of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive and fatal disease that affects muscle control. The resolution aims to educate the public about the condition and encourage support for those living with it and the organizations working to find a cure. While the bill does not create new laws or funding, it directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the local ALS Foundation chapter.
Maddy summaryThis bill seeks to restore $20 million in funding for Rhode Island's Down Payment Assistance program, which helps first-time homebuyers with low to moderate incomes afford a home. The legislation would direct the state treasurer to release these funds to eligible buyers, providing up to $20,000 toward their down payment to remove financial barriers to homeownership. It specifically addresses the removal of this funding in the 2024-2025 proposed budget by authorizing the appropriation from the state treasury for that fiscal year.
Amends the capital gains tax rates and holding period from 5 years to 1 year. Imposes a non-owner occupied tax on homes assessed at more than $1,000,000.
Establishes a tax credit against income tax based on eligible expenses incurred for care and support of an eligible family member.
Repeals the provision that requires new applicants for employment under this section to pay the expense for their background checks.
Establishes a child tax credit of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per dependent.
Exempts any individual who is aging out of foster care from the payment of any fee associated with the issuance of a operator's license as well as driver's education class fees. The fee waiver is in effect until the individual reaches 27 years of age.
