Modifies the current law to allow for approval of construction projects within school districts, rather than needing the project to be commenced by a certain date, permitting the municipality to take advantage of the state's enhanced school bonuses.
Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $20,000 from the state treasury to the Rhode Island Sailing Events Commission for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The funding is intended to support the commission's work of evaluating potential sailing events and advising state leaders on hosting marine activities in Rhode Island. The money will be released by the state controller upon receipt of proper financial documentation. This measure directly affects the commission by providing it with specific resources to carry out its mission of promoting sailing events in the state.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to provide $500,000 in funding to the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports cancer patients and survivors in Rhode Island. The money would be used for operational expenses to help the foundation continue its work, which includes offering support groups, financial aid for low-income individuals, free wellness classes, and cancer education programs. The legislation aims to assist an organization that has been serving the community for twenty years, particularly in an area with high rates of cancer diagnoses.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a two-day sales tax holiday on August 10 and 11, 2024, allowing consumers to purchase certain items without paying sales tax. The tax break applies only to nonbusiness retail sales of tangible personal property, excluding specific goods like tobacco, fuel, electricity, vehicles, meals, and any single item priced over $2,500. While vendors do not need to collect sales tax on these qualifying purchases during the holiday, they must still file regular tax returns and report the sales. The bill also requires the state revenue director to report the amount of tax revenue forgone and file a detailed report with the legislature by the end of 2024.
Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates May 2024 as "Rhode Island Pharmacy Advocacy Month" within the state. It aims to recognize the contributions of over 6,000 licensed pharmacy professionals and highlight their role in improving patient care and public health. The resolution encourages citizens, healthcare workers, and organizations to participate in events that promote the importance of pharmacists in the healthcare system. Additionally, it directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the Rhode Island Pharmacists Association and the Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits individuals, corporations, and political action committees from distributing deceptive synthetic media, such as AI-generated images or videos of candidates, within 90 days of an election. The law requires creators to clearly disclose that any manipulated media is artificial, with specific rules for how these warnings must appear in visual or audio formats. While the ban applies to most deceptive content, it includes exceptions for bona fide news reporting, satire, parody, and certain online platforms. Candidates whose images are used in violation of these rules can seek legal relief and damages from the creators responsible.
Relocates certain provisions of the general laws relating to child care assistance from the Rhode Island Works Program to the chapter on child care state subsidies.
Changes the name of The College Crusade Scholarship to the Onward We Learn Scholarship and provide that those scholarships would not be considered federal or financial aid with regard to the Promise Scholarship or Hope Scholarship Pilot Program.
Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $6,000,000 to Onward We Learn in RI.
