Rep. Scott Slater

Maddy summaryHB 5217, the Rhode Island Clean Air Preservation Act, would prohibit atmospheric experiments that release pollutants like PFAS ("forever chemicals"), including cloud seeding, weather modification, and solar radiation management, as these are stated to threaten public health and the environment. The bill defines "atmospheric activity" broadly to cover any experiment by entities - such as government agencies, corporations, or AI systems - that releases pollutants into the air. It establishes a regulatory process to enforce this ban, targeting specific practices like stratospheric aerosol injection and cloud seeding. The law aims to prevent the release of pollutants linked to health risks, drought, and environmental harm, as outlined in its legislative intent.

Maddy summaryHB 5141 would create a special Rhode Island motor vehicle license plate honoring Governor Roger Williams, the first governor of what became Rhode Island. Vehicle owners who apply for this plate would pay an additional $25 service fee and $5 transfer fee on top of regular registration costs, with $15 covering plate manufacturing and distribution. The plate would display "Gov. Roger Williams" and the state seal, replacing the vehicle's standard license plates. This commemorative plate is optional and would not alter standard registration requirements or fees for regular plates.

Maddy summaryHB 5183 allows motorcycle riders to legally "lane filter" - passing stopped or slow-moving vehicles (traveling 10 mph or slower) in the same lane - under specific safety conditions. It requires motorcycles to move at 20 mph or less while filtering, only on roads with lanes wide enough for safe passing, and only when conditions permit continued safe operation. The bill directly affects motorcycle riders in the state by modifying traffic rules for lane filtering. It takes effect immediately upon passage and does not change rules for cars or other vehicles. The legislation is limited to this specific lane-filtering provision for motorcycles.

Allows the Honorable Ana B. Quezada to join Leslie Polanco and Daniel P. Nunez, in marriage on or about February 5, 2025, within the City of Providence, Rhode Island.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 5238), not a substantive bill. It formally expresses the Rhode Island House of Representatives' deepest condolences on the passing of Violet Rose Little, a community member and mother of former colleagues Rep. Anastacia Williams and Rigoberto Cano Little. The resolution acknowledges her life, family, education, career at Rhode Island College, and decades of volunteer work with churches and community organizations. It was passed by the House on January 30, 2025, and directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to her family.

Prohibits certain claim practices of health insurers and medical providers. The act would further require fulfillment of medical record requests within fourteen (14) days.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution honoring Dave Pertuso, the retiring Chief Administrative Officer of Roger Williams Park Zoo (managed by the Rhode Island Zoological Society), after 31 years of service. It formally thanks him for his leadership in the zoo's financial management, conservation efforts, and role as a respected leader. The resolution has no policy impact; it simply expresses the House's gratitude and transmits a certified copy to Pertuso upon his retirement. It does not create new laws or affect any specific policies or individuals beyond this symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryHR 5095 is a procedural House Resolution expressing condolences on the passing of Cedric Paul Huntley, a former Executive Director of the Nonviolence Institute and community leader in Providence, Rhode Island. It formally extends the House's deepest condolences to his family, including his wife Anika Kimble-Huntley and surviving relatives. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to his family, commemorating his work in education, community service, and violence prevention. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create any new policies or affect any laws.

Maddy summaryHR 5040 is a ceremonial House Resolution passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives on January 14, 2025, expressing condolences for the passing of Saysomboun Phivilay. The resolution directly extends heartfelt sympathy to her husband, Khamsing Phivilay; her daughter Phanida Phivilay and family; and her daughter Alina Phivilay and family. It requires the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to these family members as a formal gesture of respect. This is a procedural resolution with no policy changes or financial impact, solely serving to honor the deceased.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution expressing the Rhode Island House of Representatives' condolences on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. It commemorates his life, presidency, humanitarian work (including the Nobel Peace Prize), and family, without creating any new laws or affecting any policies. The resolution formally transmits a certified copy to his family, as is standard practice for such commemorative gestures. It has no substantive policy impact or direct effect on constituents or government operations.