Rep. Jose Batista

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a bill with new law), urging the City of Providence to enforce its existing hiring ordinance. The ordinance requires businesses receiving public funds to hire from a local "First Source List" of Providence residents for jobs created with taxpayer money, and to face penalties like contract termination for non-compliance. The resolution states that businesses are not following these rules, and the city has failed to apply the outlined penalties, despite the ordinance's goal of reducing local unemployment and supporting community economic health.

Increases the maximum penalty for certain violations related to the cutting, removal, damage by injurious liquids or gases to trees, plants and shrubs on any public highway or public land under the jurisdiction of state agencies from $500 to $1,000.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a non-binding House resolution commemorating World Refugee Day on June 20, 2025, and recognizing Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island for its 100+ years of service to refugees and immigrants. It formally acknowledges Dorcas' work through programs like resettlement, legal services, and job training, and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Dorcas' CEO. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely expresses legislative recognition. It directly affects Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island as the recipient of this formal acknowledgment.

Amends and clarity the current law so that the fee required to be paid by the compassion center to the department of business regulations would be an inventory monitoring and tagging fee. Also authorizes those fees to be paid in installments.

Extends the sunset provision of the four (4) year pilot program to prevent drug overdoses through the establishment of harm reduction centers for two (2) years to March 1, 2028.

Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Amos House, provided it remains a qualified tax-exempt corporation pursuant to §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Creates a taskforce to provide recommendations, advice and guidance to help expedite and provide technical assistance with regard to the development of solar energy systems on property owned by the state.

Establishes a core state behavioral health crisis services system, to be administered by the director of the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals.

Maddy summaryHR 6017 would allocate $450,000 in state funds to the Rhode Island Food Bank for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This funding aims to address Rhode Island's food insecurity crisis, where 38% of households face difficulty accessing food and a $400 million funding gap is projected. The resolution directs the state controller to pay the funds upon receipt of proper documentation. This is a direct funding measure to support existing food bank operations, not a new program.

RDC), $250,000 TO HIGHER GROUND INTERNATIONAL, AND $250,000 TO DORCAS INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RHODE ISLAND (Authorizes $250,000 to REFUGEE DREAM CENTER (RDC), $250,000 to HIGHER GROUND INTERNATIONAL, and $250,000 to DORCAS INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RHODE ISLAND