Rep. Chris Paplauskas

Primary HB 5402

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- BUSINESS CORPORATION TAX -- AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT ACT

Creates business tax credit for, eliminates sale tax on, eliminates income tax on the sale of, and creates a 10 year tax valuation freeze on newly renovated affordable housing.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates business tax credits and eliminates sales/income taxes on affordable housing renovations, providing tax relief to incentivize housing development and fund essential public services.90% confidence HousingSupports HousingCreates business tax credits and eliminates taxes for newly renovated affordable housing, directly incentivizing development and increasing supply of affordable units.95% confidence

died May 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5778

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- FIRST TIME HOME BUYER SAVINGS PROGRAM ACT

Establishes the first time home buyer savings program act. Allows modifications to federal adjusted gross income for $50,000 in contributions and $150,000 of interest and dividends included in federal adjusted gross income.

HousingSupports HousingEstablishes first-time home buyer savings program with tax benefits to increase home ownership access, directly advancing affordable housing through funding and incentives.90% confidence

died May 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 5789

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,000,000 FOR THE MESHANTICUT LAKE PAVED WALKING PATH IN CRANSTON

Maddy summaryHR 5789 proposes to appropriate $1,000,000 for the Meshanticut Lake paved walking path in Cranston, Rhode Island. This funding is specifically for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The purpose is to restore and enhance the walking path, ensuring it remains a safe and accessible recreational resource for the community.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1M for public infrastructure (walking path), directly advancing government spending on community recreational services per Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence

died May 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 6330

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY 11 THROUGH MAY 17, 2025, TO BE "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, IN REMEMBRANCE OF ALL THE POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6330 commemorates May 11 through May 17, 2025, as "National Police Week" in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution honors all police and law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Passed May 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 6316

In committee · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION-NATURAL GAS SUPPLIERS

Requires Rhode Island Energy to enter into at least one long-term contract, for at least a four (4) year period, to procure natural gas pipeline capacity with an interstate pipeline operator.

EnergyOpposes EnergyBill mandates natural gas pipeline contracts, favoring fossil fuel infrastructure over renewable energy development.90% confidence

In committee May 9, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 6314

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MAY 4TH THROUGH MAY 10TH, 2025, AS "NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6314 designates May 4th through May 10th, 2025, as "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week" in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution acknowledges the work and service of correctional officers and employees, particularly those in the Rhode Island Department of Corrections.

Passed May 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 6008

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- BUSINESS CORPORATION TAX

Allows an income tax credit for employer contributions to an eligible employee's ABLE account, for a maximum credit of two thousand dollars ($2,000) per employee, per year.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for employer ABLE account contributions, offering tax relief for employees with disabilities (middle-income focus), aligning with support indicators.90% confidence

died May 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5518

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITIES

Requires the local board of canvassers to publish early voting dates, hours, and location, at least twice in a newspaper of general circulation and to publish the same on the municipality's website for the duration of in-person early voting period.

Passed May 2, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5900

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES

Distinguishes, in two separate subsections, a first offense for reckless driving, which is a misdemeanor, and a second or subsequent offense for reckless driving, which is a felony.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates repeat reckless driving to felony (increasing penalties), opposing reform by toughening sentencing per criminal justice indicators.95% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases penalties for repeat reckless driving, enhancing road safety standards under vehicle regulations, directly advancing transportation safety.95% confidence

Passed May 2, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 6294

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY OF 2025 TO BE “MYOSITIS AWARENESS MONTH IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND”

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6294 proclaims May 2025 as "Myositis Awareness Month in the State of Rhode Island." This resolution aims to increase public understanding of myositis, a group of rare muscle-wasting diseases, and encourages Rhode Islanders to learn more about the condition and support affected families.

Passed May 1, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track