Maddy summaryThis House Resolution commemorates Lao New Year, known as "Pi Mai Lao," extending best wishes to the Lao people. It recognizes the cultural significance of the holiday and the contributions of the Laotian American community, particularly in Rhode Island.
Authorizes the office of postsecondary commissioner to expand bilingual and dual language teacher certificates in urban schools through two scholarship programs for students and teachers, with eligibility requirements and donations.
Authorizes a host city or town to impose a two percent (2%) tax on the endowment of a private institution of higher education that is in excess of one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000), to be used only for the host public school district.
Directs the DHS and the department of education to work collaboratively to sustain and strengthen existing workforce development and compensation programs for educators working in licensed child care and early learning programs statewide.
Provides funding to establish a dual language program within the department of elementary and secondary education. It also describe how to implement he Support and Access to Bilingual Education “SABE Act” for all Local Education Agencies “LEA” recipients.
Maddy summaryHR 6019 is a joint resolution proposing to appropriate $1,100,000 for the fiscal years 2025-2026. This funding would be allocated to the Department of Human Services. Its purpose is to provide core funding to sustain and increase access to higher quality early care and education for infants and toddlers.
Maddy summaryHB 6076, known as the "Fantasy Sports Consumer Protection Act," establishes a regulatory framework for fantasy sports contests in the state. It requires fantasy contest operators, who offer online fantasy games with entry fees and prizes, to obtain a license from the Department of Business Regulation. The bill empowers the Department to oversee these operators, ensuring consumer protections by implementing rules against fraud, underage participation, and money laundering. Operators must also use identity verification and geolocation technology, and establish measures to address compulsive gaming and prevent certain individuals, like specific athletes or self-excluded persons, from participating.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6328 reaffirms the friendship between the State of Rhode Island and Taiwan. It encourages the Rhode Island State Government to strengthen bilateral trade relations with Taiwan, including considering the opening of a trade office, and supports Taiwan's participation in international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Maddy summaryHR 6329 is a House Resolution that formally recognizes May 13, 2025, as "Zambarano Day." It congratulates the staff of the Eleanor Slater Hospital-Zambarano campus for their service and expresses appreciation for their efforts in providing long-term acute care to Rhode Islanders.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6332 commemorates May 11-17, 2025, as "Quahog Week 2025" in the State of Rhode Island. It encourages Rhode Islanders to support the local quahog and seafood industry by participating in the week's events and enjoying fresh Rhode Island quahogs.
