Rep. Chris Paplauskas

Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates April 2026 as the 'Month of the Military Child' within the State of Rhode Island to honor the sacrifices of military families. The resolution highlights the challenges faced by military children, such as frequent school transitions, and specifically acknowledges the Middletown School District for serving a significant number of these students. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the proclamation to the Middletown School Committee and Superintendent William J. Niemeyer to facilitate local observance.

Expands Rhode Island Housing’s authority to revise the qualified allocation plan to prioritize cost-efficient affordable housing production and total units, while reducing the scoring weight of non-production-related criteria.

Maddy summaryThis bill, HR 8396, is a symbolic resolution that officially designates April 2026 as Autism Awareness Month in the State of Rhode Island. It aims to increase public understanding of autism by recognizing the achievements of individuals and agencies supporting those with autism spectrum disorders. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Autism Society of Rhode Island Chapter to facilitate this awareness effort.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally expresses the Rhode Island House of Representatives' condolences to the family of Anthony Piccirilli, a retired State Auditor General and CPA. The resolution honors Piccirilli's distinguished career, which included serving as Rhode Island's State Auditor General for twenty years and establishing the state's first Auditor General office. It also recognizes his extensive leadership roles in national auditing organizations and his contributions to improving federal financial audits. Finally, the bill authorizes the Secretary of State to send certified copies of this resolution to Piccirilli's surviving wife, children, and other family members.

Provides any police report involving a railroad fatality and all communications between railroad employees not be made public. Additionally, it makes a violation of this section a misdemeanor.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that congratulates AHEPA Chapter 106 "Sophocles" of Providence on its 100th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the chapter's century-long history of service to the Greek-American community in Rhode Island, including its founding in 1926, its scholarship programs, and its partnerships with local institutions. The text authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the chapter's president, Mr. George Coclin. This is a commemorative measure that honors the organization's legacy without proposing new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis Rhode Island House resolution commemorates March 25, 2026, as the 205th anniversary of Greek Independence Day and celebrates the shared democratic values between Greece and the United States. The bill highlights historical ties, including American support during Greece's independence struggle and ongoing strategic partnerships in defense and humanitarian efforts. It formally recognizes Greek-American contributions to Rhode Island and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to Greek Orthodox churches and relevant officials. The resolution also expresses support for the Ecumenical Patriarchate's rights and religious freedoms.

Maddy summaryThis resolution officially celebrates World Greek Language Day in Rhode Island, as designated by UNESCO. It recognizes the historical and cultural significance of the Greek language, noting its 4,000-year oral tradition and 3,500-year written history. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to Greek diplomatic and religious leaders, including the Greek Ambassador to the United Nations and the Archbishop of America. This is a ceremonial measure that acknowledges international cultural recognition rather than implementing new policy or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution congratulates the University of Rhode Island Women's Basketball Team for winning the 2026 Atlantic 10 Conference Championship and earning a berth in the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. The document recognizes the team's historic 28-4 season, highlighting key players like Brooklyn Gray, Albina Syla, and Sophia Vital, as well as Head Coach Tammi Reiss for their contributions to the team's success. The resolution authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to Coach Reiss as a formal acknowledgment of the achievement.

Exempts homes under two thousand (2,000) square feet from automatic statewide IECC energy mandates, allowing municipalities to decide whether to adopt climate-focused building code requirements for small and modest homes.