Rep. Chris Paplauskas

Maddy summaryThis resolution celebrates the Seabees' 83rd anniversary on March 5, 2025, recognizing their historical service since 1942. It honors their WWII contributions, including building overseas bases under combat conditions, and their ongoing role in military conflicts. The resolution directs Rhode Island’s Secretary of State to send a certified copy to Navy Commander Rear Admiral Bradley J. Andros. No new policies or funding are created; it is purely a ceremonial recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution officially designates March 2025 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" in Rhode Island. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to the American Cancer Society and the American College of Gastroenterology, but does not create new laws, allocate funding, or impose requirements on residents. The resolution serves as a symbolic recognition of colorectal cancer prevention efforts, referencing statistics about the disease's impact in Rhode Island.

Permits, effective 7/1/25, the family court to make appropriate orders of support and education of any child who has attained 18 years of age, but not 21, who is domiciled in the home of a parent, and is principally dependent upon said parent for support.

Establishes a compact agreement among at least two (2) states to prohibit the use of subsidies to selectively retain industry or company entice relocation from one state to another state or to open a new facility.

Authorizes the collection of a small additional fee, in addition to the registration fee paid by motorboat owners, to be deposited in a restricted account, in order to fund the newly established freshwater lake management program.

This joint resolution would propose to the voters a constitutional amendment which would allow a criminal defendant to argue jury nullification as a defense.

Allows the towns of Burrillville and Glocester to publish notices in any newspaper located within their municipalities and would also allow publication in other designated digital or print platforms selected by their city or town councils.

Amends the definition of "small employer" for purposes of the small employer health insurance availability act to mean a business employing less than one hundred (100) employees rather than fifty (50) employees.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution formally welcomes Scouting America's Narragansett Council to the Rhode Island State House and celebrates Scouting Month in February. It recognizes the Council's community service, youth programs, and impact across Rhode Island, including 6,842 Scouts donating 19,653 service hours in 2024. The resolution has no policy or funding implications - it is a symbolic gesture expressing legislative appreciation for the organization's work. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Council's Scout Executive.

Creates a 5 member commission to study the way insurance plans and traditional employer provided benefits are given to Uber and Lyft drivers, and others providing services to the public, and would report by January 5, 2026, and expire March 5, 20206.