Rep. Joseph Solomon

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 6144) celebrating Leona P. Marchand's 100th birthday on March 30, 2025. It formally recognizes her life and contributions, noting her birth in 1925, marriage, 25+ years of work at Ann & Hope and Central Falls Public Schools, and retirement hobbies. The resolution directs Rhode Island's Secretary of State to send Leona a certified copy of the resolution. As a commemorative measure with no policy or legal effect, it does not impact laws, funding, or specific groups beyond honoring an individual.

Maddy summaryHR 6140 is a ceremonial resolution celebrating WPRI-TV's 70th anniversary on March 27, 2025. It formally congratulates the Providence-based television station for its seven decades of local news, community programming, and investigative journalism in Rhode Island and Southern New England. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to WPRI-TV's General Manager. This is a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or direct impact on constituents or legislation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House Resolution (HR 6141) congratulating students and schools that won Rhode Island's 2025 ProStart® High School Competition. It specifically honors William M. Davies, Jr. Career and Technical High School (Culinary and Foodservice teams) and Chariho Area Career & Technical Center (Hospitality & Tourism team) for advancing to the national competition. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to the winning schools. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect policy.

Requires a municipality or quasi-public agency to file a report with the department of municipal finance if it has not made its payment to its other post-employment benefits trust fund or if it is less than thirty-five percent (35%) funded.

Allows continuing care providers to provide care in an individual’s home, subject to the same disclosures and requirements as continuing care provided in a facility.

Limits copays, coinsurance or office deductibles for services of a physical therapist to the amount authorized for the services of a primary care physician or osteopath on or after January 1, 2026.

Authorizes retired police officers and firefighters to earn income in addition to their earnable compensation; provided that, the amount would not exceed 5 times the rate of earnable compensation currently in force.

Maddy summaryHB 5934 would allow any person aged 18 or older who holds a valid license or permit to carry a stun gun. The bill amends licensing requirements in the weapons chapter to explicitly include stun guns under the same provisions as other weapons. This change directly affects licensed individuals aged 18 and older who wish to carry stun guns in vehicles or on their person, removing prior restrictions. The bill does not alter age limits for other weapons or change general stun gun regulations. The measure is currently pending in committee review.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates March 25, 2025, as the 204th anniversary of Greek Independence Day, celebrating Greece's historical ties to democracy and its longstanding partnership with the United States. It includes ceremonial elements like urging Turkey to respect religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and commending Rhode Island's Greek-American community for cultural contributions. The resolution has no binding policy changes or funding provisions; it is purely symbolic, reaffirming shared democratic values through recognition. It directs the Secretary of State to distribute certified copies to Greek Orthodox churches, state officials, and Greek diplomatic representatives in Rhode Island. As a commemorative resolution, it does not directly affect legislation or alter legal obligations.

Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution, Article IV, Section 1, that would allow four (4) year terms for general assembly members, commencing with the 2028 election.