Rep. Marie Hopkins

Maddy summaryHB 6204 repeals a specific energy efficiency charge that utilities previously included in customer rates. This directly affects electric and gas distribution companies in Rhode Island, which must stop adding this charge to base rates. The bill does not alter existing requirements for funding demand-side management programs (through a separate 0.3 mills/kWh charge) or renewable energy programs (funded until 2028). It removes only the energy efficiency charge, leaving other utility funding mechanisms and program structures unchanged.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 6374) passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives on May 29, 2025. It formally congratulates the East Greenwich/Toll Gate Co-Op Boys Ice Hockey Team for winning the 2024-2025 Division II State Championship, highlighting their 22-2 record, playoff victories, and overtime championship win. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to head coach Jeff Giusti. As a symbolic gesture with no policy impact, it recognizes the team's athletic achievement and leadership.

Maddy summaryHB 6203 repeals Rhode Island's Renewable Energy Growth Program, which was a tariff-based financing system for distributed renewable energy projects. The program established rules for financing solar and other renewable projects under 5-year targets, with specific requirements for site selection (avoiding core forests) and project size limits. This bill removes all existing provisions of the program from state law, ending its operation without creating new mechanisms or requirements. The repeal directly affects electric distribution companies, renewable energy developers, and customers participating in the program.

Maddy summaryHB 5777 proposes to repeal the legal authority for the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority to implement tolls on state roads and bridges. This bill would remove the power of the authority to charge and collect tolls for transit over the turnpike and facilities such as the Newport Bridge, Mount Hope Bridge, Sakonnet River Bridge, and Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge. If enacted, it would directly affect the funding mechanisms of the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority and users of these roadways.

Maddy summaryHB 5393 shifts the responsibility for maintaining sidewalks along state highways from local entities to the state government. Under this bill, the state would be accountable for all upkeep of these sidewalks, such as repairs and general maintenance. However, the state would not be responsible for snow and ice removal on these sidewalks, which would remain with other parties. This change clarifies maintenance duties for sidewalks used by pedestrians and directly affects state and local government entities.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6336 is a resolution from the Rhode Island House of Representatives honoring and celebrating "Armed Forces Day" on May 17th, 2025. It expresses gratitude to all members of the United States military for their service and sacrifices, and directs the Secretary of State to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Rhode Island Adjutant General.

Establishes the first time home buyer savings program act. Allows modifications to federal adjusted gross income for $50,000 in contributions and $150,000 of interest and dividends included in federal adjusted gross income.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6309 is a commemorative resolution that designates May 6th through May 12th, 2025, as "National Nurses Week" in the State of Rhode Island. It officially recognizes the contributions of registered nurses and encourages all state residents to honor them for their selfless care and efforts in improving the healthcare system. The resolution also directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies to relevant nursing organizations.

Maddy summaryHB 5753 proposes a change to the state's business corporation tax laws. It directly affects small business corporations that have elected "subchapter S" status. The bill would exempt these subchapter S corporations from paying the minimum annual corporate tax during their first year of existence. Currently, the minimum tax for these corporations is $400. This measure aims to provide a tax exemption for newly formed subchapter S corporations in their initial year of operation.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6296 commemorates May of 2025 as "National Military Appreciation Month" in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution acknowledges the sacrifices of past and present U.S. Armed Forces members and their families, encouraging citizens to show support and observe various military-related holidays throughout the month.