Rep. Chris Blazejewski

Maddy summaryHB 6385 is a technical reenactment bill that formally rewrites existing sections of Rhode Island's General Laws. It specifically reenacts all of Title 25, parts of Title 27 (chapters 1-18.9), and parts of Title 42 (chapters 1-46) as recommended by the Law Revision Office. The bill does not create new policies but ensures current statutes are accurately presented in the legal code. This procedural update affects no specific entities or individuals, as it solely updates the written law for clarity and consistency.

Repeals the exemption granted to pari-mutuel facilities and casinos from the smoke free workplace requirement and provides for a one time appropriate of $1,000,000 to inform patrons of the smoke free policy within the casino.

Maddy summaryHB 5803 creates a standardized online permitting platform for all state and local building permits, zoning applications, and related services (including environmental and transportation permits) across Rhode Island. It requires local municipalities and state agencies to use this electronic system for processing applications, plan reviews, inspections, and fee collection by December 2013. The bill establishes new fees: 0.1% of construction costs for commercial permits and 0.2% for residential permits (capped at $100), with 50% of residential fees funding contractor training programs for minority businesses. These fees will fund the platform’s development and maintenance, replacing paper-based processes with a uniform statewide system.

Amends the composition of the building code standards committee and would make several technical amendments relative to the building code office and would establish a state building code office within the office of state fire marshal.

Allows food service businesses to provide temporary outdoor dining whenever building/other structure used for food service rendered uninhabitable by casualty fire/flood for 18 months or the building fit for occupancy sunsetting on 6/30/27.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives. It formally celebrates the 30th anniversary of Father Bernard A. Healey's ordination to the priesthood on June 24, 1995. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send Father Healey a certified copy of the resolution. It directly affects Father Healey as the recipient of this symbolic honor, recognizing his decades of service to Rhode Island communities through the Catholic Church.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural House resolution congratulating Dr. Rosemary Costigan on her appointment as President of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI). It formally recognizes her as the first alumna and second woman to lead CCRI, highlighting her 30+ years of service at the college - including roles as nursing faculty, department chair, interim president, and her leadership in securing accreditation and major donations. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions; it is solely a ceremonial acknowledgment of her career achievements. The House passed it on June 20, 2025, and will send a certified copy to Dr. Costigan.

Maddy summaryHR 6327 is a joint resolution rejecting 11 proposed salary increases for unclassified service directors of Rhode Island state executive departments. It directly affects 11 department directors whose salary adjustments were referred to the General Assembly by the Department of Administration under state law (RIGL § 36-4-16.4). The resolution formally rejects these specific proposals, preventing the increases from taking effect. The bill passed the House on May 13, 2025, and was referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

Maddy summaryHB 6315 removes a 10% cap on certain investments for domestic insurance companies in the state. It eliminates the restriction that previously limited these companies from allocating more than 10% of their admitted assets to specific investment types, such as oil and gas production loans, timber deeds, mineral rights, and transportation equipment. This change directly affects domestic insurers operating within the state by allowing greater flexibility in their investment portfolios. The bill does not introduce new requirements but removes an existing limitation on how insurers can allocate capital. The repeal takes effect immediately upon the governor’s signature.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House Resolution (HR 6426), not a substantive legislative bill. It formally expresses the House's congratulations to specific individuals and groups for achievements including: - Students named to the Community College of Rhode Island's 2025 Spring Dean's List (multiple listings across representatives) - Athletic teams winning state championships (e.g., East Providence High School Girls Lacrosse, Tiverton High School Girls Softball) - A retiring Warwick police chief, a high school valedictorian/salutatorian, a high school alumni association, and a couple celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary. The resolution has no policy changes or legal effect - it simply records the House's recognition of these accomplishments.