Authorizes the administration of the division of motor vehicles to make available special license plates for the Rhode Island Manufacture Association.
Maddy summaryHB 7055 changes how longevity payments (extra pay for years of service) are handled for certain state employees in Rhode Island. Starting July 1, 2026, non-classified state employees under grade 19 (excluding faculty) will be able to negotiate these payments through collective bargaining agreements, reversing a 2011 ban. The bill specifies payments cannot be counted toward base salary and clarifies rules for employees with existing agreements. It applies to employees of the Board of Governors for Higher Education, Board of Regents for Elementary/Secondary Education, and other state departments. This is a policy change to allow future negotiations, not a new benefit.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a special legislative commission to study and offer recommendations on how to support primary care medicine in Rhode Island. The commission will consist of fourteen members, including legislators, state officials, medical society leaders, and healthcare professionals, who will meet for approximately two years without receiving compensation. Their main tasks include reviewing current primary care practices, exploring ways to improve revenue and reduce financial burdens for doctors, and examining successful strategies from other states. The group is required to submit their final findings and recommendations to the House by April 28, 2028.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 2026 as National Military Appreciation Month within the State of Rhode Island. It formally recognizes the sacrifices of current and former military service members, as well as their families, by highlighting various observances held throughout the month. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to the Governor and the Adjutant General to officially implement this commemoration.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 19, 2026, as Greek and Pontic Genocide Remembrance Day in Rhode Island to honor the victims of the 1913-1923 atrocities against Greek populations in the Ottoman Empire. The resolution formally recognizes the historical events that included forced relocation, death marches, and mass killings, while also acknowledging the contributions of Greek descendants to the state. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the President of the Pan-Pontian Federation of the USA and Canada to facilitate the commemoration.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 2026 as Motorcycle Awareness Month in Rhode Island to promote road safety and educate the public about sharing the road with motorcyclists. The resolution highlights statistics on motorcycle accidents and encourages all drivers to avoid distracted driving and give motorcycles ample space. It does not change any laws or regulations but serves as a symbolic proclamation to raise awareness among motorists and riders.
Maddy summaryHB 8531 amends Rhode Island's compulsory attendance laws to give school committees the authority to deny or defer approval of homeschooling plans under specific circumstances. The bill requires schools to implement due diligence interventions, such as consulting with parents and support teams, before referring truant students to family court. It also establishes a formal process for approving alternative learning plans and extended withdrawals, which allow students to take breaks or reduce their coursework while remaining enrolled, particularly considering pandemic-related disruptions. Additionally, the legislation prohibits schools from using truancy as the sole reason for out-of-school suspensions and mandates that private schools and at-home instruction meet specific attendance and curriculum standards.
Provides any Medicaid program savings associated with enrollment reductions would be retained within the healthcare system and reinvested through targeted increases in reimbursement.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally recognizes and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Rhode Island Academy of Physician Assistants. It honors the organization's leadership and contributions to healthcare in Rhode Island over the past five decades. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to the academy as an official acknowledgment.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally congratulates the Wheeler School team and their coach, Dayna Cueva Alegria, for winning first place at the 2026 Rhode Island Academic Decathlon. The resolution recognizes the team's success in a ten-subject competition covering areas like science, math, and literature, as well as individual achievements at the national finals. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the coach as an official acknowledgment of their accomplishment.
