Provides for municipal and state police authorities to acquire and to utilize automated license plate readers. Further, the act identifies what data may be collected and in what ways the data can be used.
Extends certain protocols applicable to vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory branches, updates definitions relative to common entities and sales.
Incorporates the department of elementary and secondary education's SurveyWorks school climate indicators for evaluating the performance of LEAs and individual public schools.
Defines "military-connected student" and provides advance enrollment and open enrollment school registration procedures to give the military connected student flexibility in choosing a school district.
Provides that health clubs must discontinue automatic deductions from the consumer's account or credit card within 30 calendar days of receiving a notice to stop from the consumer.
Maddy summaryHB 5845 requires major water suppliers in Rhode Island (those serving over 50 million gallons annually) to create and maintain flood resilience plans by 2026. These plans must assess risks like flooding and hurricanes, evaluate infrastructure and chemical safety, and outline response strategies. Suppliers must submit initial assessments by July 2026 to state officials and update plans every three years. The bill aims to strengthen drinking water system preparedness against natural disasters without specifying funding or enforcement details. The measure is pending further committee review after a March 2025 hearing.
Prohibits public utilities, serving greater 100,000 customers from recovering through rates any direct or indirect cost associated with, amongst other costs, advertising, marketing, communications.
Limits the mandatory rental registry to properties constructed prior to 1978, and further push out the effective date of registration to September 1, 2025, with the penalty clause becoming effective as of October 1, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 6083) passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the federal Sport Fish Restoration Program. It recognizes anglers, the sportfishing industry, state fish and wildlife agencies, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for their role in creating and sustaining the "American System of Conservation Funding." The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it solely expresses appreciation for the program's historical contributions to fisheries conservation. It does not affect any individuals, agencies, or legislative procedures.
Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the 4th annual "RI Craft Beer Week" (March 7-16, 2025) in Rhode Island. It recognizes the state’s craft beer industry’s economic impact, including $876 million in annual wages/benefits and 7,161 jobs supported by 50 breweries. The resolution formally celebrates the industry’s contributions to local communities and economic growth. The Secretary of State is directed to send a certified copy to the RI Brewers Guild. (Note: This is a ceremonial resolution, not a law with binding effects.)
