Allows members of the retirement system who served in the national guard or reserves and qualify as veterans, to purchase retirement service credits based on their years of service in the National guard or reserves.
Provides that fees for costs charged for search, retrieval or copying of public records shall be waived for members of the general assembly who certify that they are acting in their official capacity.
Maddy summaryRhode Island's House of Representatives passed HR 6225 to express official condolences to families who lost loved ones in the April 8, 2025, Jet Set Club collapse in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, which killed 184 people. The resolution formally extends "deepest condolences" to affected families and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Dominican Independence and Heritage Award Committee of Rhode Island (DIHACRI). As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect or policy changes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian Genocide on April 17, 2025. It formally recognizes the 1975 Khmer Rouge takeover that led to the deaths of approximately 2 million Cambodians and honors survivors and the Cambodian-American community in Rhode Island. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to specific Rhode Island Cambodian community organizations that organize annual remembrance events. As a symbolic measure, it does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or policies.
Exempts the trade-in value of pickup trucks under eight thousand eight hundred pounds (8,800 lbs.) gross weight, used exclusively for personal use, from sales tax.
Exempts from the sales tax eligible school supplies, costing less than $30.00, purchased within one week prior to the commencement of the academic year.
Maddy summaryHB 5401 removes pet care services (such as grooming, boarding, and daycare) from the list of taxable services under Rhode Island's sales tax law. This change means pet care businesses will no longer have to collect sales tax on their services, directly affecting these providers and their customers. The bill repeals the specific reference to "pet care services (812910)" in the tax code that previously included them under taxable services. Veterinary and testing laboratory services remain taxable, as they were excluded from this repeal. The policy change would take effect upon the bill's passage.
Exempts from the sales tax firearm safety equipment, storage devices, gun safes, gun cabinets, gun vaults, gun cases, strong boxes, cable locks, trigger locks and biometric locks.
Allows the division of motor vehicles to make special motor vehicle registration plates for the not-for-profit entity Cranston Cares provided they meet the minimum order requirements.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 6196) is a symbolic proclamation designating April 6-12, 2025, as "National Library Week" in Rhode Island. It formally recognizes libraries as community hubs that provide free access to resources, promote digital equity, and support diverse populations. The resolution encourages all residents to visit libraries during this week and directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to Rhode Island libraries and the Office of Library and Information Services. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect but serves to honor library services.
